Assistant Manager, Environmental Education and School Garden
About The Position
Assist the school gardens instructor with development and implementation of activities to produce food and maintain gardens. This includes germination, planting, harvesting IPM, monitoring nutrients, recordkeeping, and equipment maintenance. Ensure food safety procedures and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are followed when students and staff are harvesting produce. Prepare for student lab activities to ensure efficiency and productivity. Coordinate with the Environmental Education department in obtaining resources and materials to support gardens and outdoor education. Participate in training with Environmental Education and garden instructors as needed. Assist with the documentation of garden produce and communicate progress reports. Produce communications for Food and Nutrition Services and Healthily Living Collaboration presentations and social media. Work collaboratively with instructors, cafeteria staff, and school partners, as a comprehensive support team for student environmental and food quality education. Maintain a positive attitude toward all students and staff. Partner with food service employees regarding the proper preparation and presentation techniques required for all foods utilized. Transport materials and plants when necessary for sharing between locations. Assist in the distribution of garden education materials for schools. Maintain assigned inventory. Work with Environmental Education Curriculum, Professional Development, and Food and Nutrition Services staff to help refine curriculum used by instructional staff. Serve as a community resource in the area of nutrition education to parents, students, and civic organizations. Travel to and from schools throughout Lee County. Communicate with Food and Nutrition Services as needed regarding school presentations and training. Revised: 4/26/22
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
- One (1) year of experience preferred in nutrition education, environmental education, community garden production, greenhouse experience or documentation of an agricultural certification.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
- ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills; mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
- Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
- Ability or willingness to learn to operate a motor vehicle with a trailer.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, multi-task, and remain focused on objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Assist the school gardens instructor with development and implementation of activities to produce food and maintain gardens. This includes germination, planting, harvesting IPM, monitoring nutrients, recordkeeping, and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure food safety procedures and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are followed when students and staff are harvesting produce.
- Prepare for student lab activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinate with the Environmental Education department in obtaining resources and materials to support gardens and outdoor education.
- Participate in training with Environmental Education and garden instructors as needed.
- Assist with the documentation of garden produce and communicate progress reports.
- Produce communications for Food and Nutrition Services and Healthily Living Collaboration presentations and social media.
- Work collaboratively with instructors, cafeteria staff, and school partners, as a comprehensive support team for student environmental and food quality education.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward all students and staff.
- Partner with food service employees regarding the proper preparation and presentation techniques required for all foods utilized.
- Transport materials and plants when necessary for sharing between locations.
- Assist in the distribution of garden education materials for schools.
- Maintain assigned inventory.
- Work with Environmental Education Curriculum, Professional Development, and Food and Nutrition Services staff to help refine curriculum used by instructional staff.
- Serve as a community resource in the area of nutrition education to parents, students, and civic organizations.
- Travel to and from schools throughout Lee County.
- Communicate with Food and Nutrition Services as needed regarding school presentations and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
