Community Garden Coordinator

L'Arche Canada Inc.•Winnipeg, MB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L’Arche Winnipeg is a non-profit organization that creates homes and social opportunities for 25 people with intellectual disabilities in Winnipeg, providing family-style housing in six homes and a Supported Independent Living Program. The mission of L’Arche Winnipeg is to make known the gifts of individuals with developmental disabilities and create a world where everyone belongs. The Community Garden Coordinator will gain experience leading community members with intellectual disabilities in gardening activities, responding to our members’ interests and needs, and facilitating appropriate participation based on people’s abilities while upholding and contributing to our culture of inclusion and mutual respect. The Community Garden Coordinator will gain employment experience in both gardening and community engagement, including garden design, property maintenance, planting, weeding, harvesting, equipment management, and collaborative group facilitation. There will be opportunities to learn about sustainable garden design, Indigenous plants, and pollinators. The Community Garden Coordinator will be supervised by our Homes Coordinator, who establishes the schedule and coordinates communication with the homes. The employee will be supported by the House Leaders, who will help facilitate the participation of residents in gardening activities.

Requirements

Demonstrable gardening experience and knowledge is required
Acceptable Criminal record check, Adult & Child Abuse Registry checks (required)
Be available to work some evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
Access to a vehicle is preferred
Age 15-29
Manitoba Resident
Legally entitled to work in Canada

Responsibilities

Planning, planting, weeding, and watering plants
Supporting food harvesting and processing at various L’Arche homes.
Upholding sustainable gardening practices.
Working with volunteers
Leading L’Arche Winnipeg community members in gardening activities
Fostering a sense of community
Ensuring the garden is accessible to all community members
Attend all training and formation sessions to learn about L’Arche, including Abuse Prevention and Leadership Training, Monthly Assistant’s Formation Meetings, Assistant’s Body Meetings, Weekly check-in meetings with Community Leader, and Online L’Arche Canada Professional Development Courses.
Upholding our core values of inclusion, respect, mutual care, compassion, peace, diversity.
Building relationships with core members with intellectual disabilities, and with L’Arche Assistants and Office Staff.