Company description
The Giving Grove is a national 501c3 with a mission to provide healthy calories, strengthen communities, and improve the urban environment through a network of sustainable little orchards. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown our affiliate network – other 501c3s and Extension Schools in the food access and policy sector – to cities from coast to coast. We support these affiliate partners by resourcing, financially supporting, and inviting them into a group of like-minded people sharing best practices.
Job description
We are currently seeking a (part-time/contractual, up to 20 hours/month, hourly negotiable starting at 45/hr based on background and experience) individual with a background in horticulture, specifically specializing in the holistic (organic/biological) care of fruit and nut trees and small fruits. This individual must be comfortable presenting/co-presenting workshops and creating content for the national network. Position can be remote and will require occasional travel, covered by The Giving Grove.
Expectation of Duties
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Assist with curriculum development for community-facing and affiliate-facing fruit tree care and maintenance workshops on a national level
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Review, edit and submit content for The Giving Grove’s educational website pages and Field Guide
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Assist with updating production estimates of fruits, nuts and berries
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Develop content for quarterly newsletters for affiliate partners based on feedback and interests of affiliate partners
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Present at quarterly meetings and national conferences based on feedback and interests of affiliate partners
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Assist with editing and contributing to an affiliate-centered website
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Respond to national inquiries on fruit tree care and maintenance
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Use expertise to offer advice and guidance to The Giving Grove Staff on horticultural approach, land and food policy
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Additional opportunities to participate in Giving Grove activities as mutually agreed upon
Qualifications and Candidate Preferences
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Educational focus or certification in the horticulture field
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5+ years of direct experience in caring for fruit/nut trees
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Experience working with and/or ordering from nurseries
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Commitment to biological and organic methods of orchard care
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Understanding of land trusts, conservation easements and land bank policies
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Understanding of issues of equity and access in food policy, land acquisition and greenspace
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Commitment to collaboration
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Location
job can be done remotely
Application instructions
This job expired on May 08, 2023
Deadline
April 14, 2023