Garden Crew Instructor

Cedars•San Rafael, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars of Marin is seeking a compassionate and skilled part-time Garden Instructor for its Garden Program, part of the Cedars Textile Collaborative (TAC). The instructor works with adults with developmental disabilities to plan and support meaningful gardening activities, including hands-on horticulture projects, community-based work opportunities, and skill-building activities. The role helps participants build confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment through gardening and outdoor projects. Some caregiving may be required, depending on participants’ needs. The TAC Program is located on a property of more than two dozen acres overlooking San Anselmo, with a community garden, art barn studio space, upgraded kitchen, weaving studio, and other facilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pay is $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience in gardening, landscaping, and yard maintenance.
Ability to consistently demonstrate patience and compassion.
Experience leading, advising, organizing, and motivating groups of people.
Ability to manage a crew of gardeners and work with a team of leaders.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to pitch in when and where needed.
Ability to pass an employment physical, including a TB test, and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Valid DMV driver's license, at least three years of driving experience, and willingness to drive a passenger van.
CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to acquire both.
Ability to pass an FBI and DOJ criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or teaching experience is highly preferred.
An optimistic outlook.

Responsibilities

Plan and support meaningful gardening activities with Cedars clients.
Lead hands-on horticulture projects, community-based work opportunities, and skill-building activities.
Help create an environment that supports participants’ confidence, independence, and sense of accomplishment through gardening and outdoor projects.
Provide caregiving to the extent required by participants.
Lead and help manage a crew of gardeners, and work with a team of leaders.
Drive a passenger van as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Pet insurance (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching based on tenure (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Paid vacation and sick time (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Three personal days (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Ten paid holidays (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Flexible Spending Account Plan (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Employee Assistance Program (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance (for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week).