Growing Futures Youth Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Growing Futures Coordinator to join our team in developing a community garden, supporting Youth programming, coordinating outdoor exploration, and promoting environmental advocacy efforts. This position requires a range of gardening skills, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with fellow gardeners and community members. If you have a passion for community building we invite you to apply and contribute to the growth and vitality of our community garden. Previous experience is preferred, but not necessary. Sincere interest, creativity, and passion for working outdoors is!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Creativity in developing and implementing activities
- Patience and understanding when working with youth
- Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits the driver to be insured under 4th Second’s automobile coverage
- Pass Required Background Checks: Successfully complete Live Scan and other background checks as a prerequisite for hiring, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols set forth by 4th Second
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Google Suite, email, internet, and calendaring applications
- Experience cultivating in community gardens or other agricultural/horticultural spaces
- Familiarized with permacultural principles
- Proficient in another language other than English
- Confident in community engagement and interacting with youth
Responsibilities
- Planting and cultivating various plants, flowers, and vegetables.
- Apply permaculture practices including: companion planting, crop rotation, proper planting and bedding practice for increased water and nutrient retention
- Managing compost and waste materials in an environmentally friendly manner
- Collaborating with other gardeners to plan seasonal planting schedules
- Adding fertilizers, compost, and other amendments to improve soil quality
- Interacting with community members and encouraging community and volunteer participation
- Organizing workshops or events to educate the community on gardening
- Maintaining records of planting dates, crop yields, harvest. etc
- Data entry of participant attendance, involvement, and other data for grant reports
- Safely transport youth participants to and from youth centers and other activities as needed
- Complete scheduled pickups of food boxes, tools, and materials to support programming
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement plan
- 5 days of paid sick days per year
- 1 Hour of Employer Paid Wellness Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
