City Blossoms is hiring for TWO fellowship positions. City Blossoms fellowships are designed to support the professional development of young leaders interested in community and youth engagement, non-profit management, outdoor education and/or environmental and food justice. Fellows work side-by-side with City Blossoms educators, receive training and coaching and are provided the opportunities to lead their own projects within program areas. The fellowship runs from October through Summer 2O2O.

The Early Growers program aims to foster an environment where young children, ages two to five, can have access to and develop relationships with nature, food, and each other through gardening-based education and activities. This program works directly with existing childcare centers to provide trainings and resources to early childhood educators, offer hands-on experiences to children, and support the creation and/or maintenance of age-appropriate garden projects.

The City Blossoms Fellow - Early Growers Focus is responsible for assisting (15 hours a week or 75% of time) the Early Growers Program Manager in program development and implementation. This includes but is not limited to leading educational workshops for children, preparing materials, developing work plans, collecting data, garden maintenance, and fostering community partnerships.

Additional responsibilities will be to support the rest of the City Blossoms team (5 hours a week or 25% of time), by participating in workdays, community events, and regularly supporting Open Times.

The position will be based at the City Blossoms Studio but will require regular travel to several sites throughout Washington, DC. The position requires availability Mondays through Fridays with occasional Saturdays and with the ability to work between 8am and 6pm. 

The Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperative (YEC) program aims to foster an environment where youth, predominantly ages fifteen to nineteen can have access to and develop relationships with nature, food, and each other through gardening-based education and activities. This program works with high school aged students to promote academic, environmental, entrepreneurial, and personal skill development.

The City Blossoms Fellow - YEC Focus is responsible for assisting (15 hours a week or 75% of time) the YEC Program Manager in program development and implementation. The Fellow will also work closely with youth to support the growth of their business - Mighty Greens including ordering supplies, supporting with outreach in participating schools and with partners, making products, tabling at events and farmers markets, caring for the gardens and greenhouses, and organizing activities. 

Additional responsibilities will be to support the rest of the City Blossoms team (5 hours a week or 25% of time), by participating in workdays, community events, and regularly supporting Open Times.

The position will be based at the City Blossoms Studio but will require regular travel to three or four satellite sites throughout Washington, DC. The position requires a Monday through Friday schedule between December-March, Tuesday through Saturday schedule otherwise, and with the ability to work between 8am and 8pm. 

1- Program Administration 

• Follow program work plans; 
• Maintain close communication with City Blossoms staff and partners; 
• Participate in meetings to support planning and implementation; 
• Support accurate and timely data collection and input into evaluation trackers.

2- Program Support

• Co-teach lessons to participants;    
• Support the creation of resources, and materials;
• Assist in the maintenance of the gardens; 
• Co-facilitate Open Times at 1-2 Community Green Spaces;
• Support City Blossoms work days, community celebrations, fundraisers, etc. 

3- Representation, Networking, and Collaboration 

• Maintain good working relationships with team members and outside partners;
• Represent City Blossoms through relationships with partners and stakeholders; 
• Provide City Blossoms with photos and material for social media, website, newsletters and email correspondences.

• High school certificate or equivalent;
• Two years of post high-school employment or education; 
• Experience working with children and/or youth preferred;
• Interest working in diverse settings on community-based projects;
• Interest in landscaping, farming or gardening preferred but not required;
• Passion for City Blossoms’ mission.

• Successful completion of background checks including DC and FBI; 
• Successful completion of Tuberculosis test.

• Basic proficiency in Spanish or another language preferred; 
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced professional setting;
• Strong active listening, verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Google applications; 
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and self-starter mentality;
• Preference for a highly collaborative and creative work environment;
• Proficient presentation and public speaking skills.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting 20 pounds.