Job description

PURPOSE
To coordinate a small urban agricultural site that grows a variety of seasonal produce, train adolescents in sustainable horticulture, entrepreneurship and food preparation techniques during after school hours and six week summer program, and function as a resource for community education and outreach about health, nutrition and food security issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop planting and maintenance plan for succession plantings for the schoolyard garden;
• Assist interested teachers in using the garden space as a classroom;
• Deliver weekly workshops during Jr. GYF season including the daily snack prep using garden raised produce using GYF provided curriculum;
• Manage a schedule of tasks for Jr. GYF participant work assignments at the site, including planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting of produce;
• Manage related site tasks including tool and machinery use and maintenance, deliveries and general security during operating hours;
• Act as a resource for information for project partners, community members, Garden staff and the media as required;
• Assist with distribution of food to local food pantries and school lunch system where/when possible;
• Lead team building exercises;
• Lead after-school garden club activities twice a week (May-June & Sept. – Oct.)
• Plan and coordinate weekly field trips during six-week summer program;
• Keep accurate records of produce harvested and donated.
• Assist at nearby Washington Park/Dyett High School Green Youth Farm as needed.

DEPARTMENT: Community Gardening

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Program Manager

SUPERVISES: Jr. GYF participants, volunteers and Garden Club participants

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Organic vegetable production and experience in working with youth are essential.
• Degree in horticulture or related subject is highly desirable.
• Candidate must be dependable, responsible, able to work independently and adapt to flexible schedule.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Dependable transportation is a must.
• Some weekend and evening work required to implement the program.

PAY: $15/hour, 40 hours/week

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