Growth Coordinator

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN•Anchorage, AK

5h•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Seeds of Change provides horticultural programming and flexible activity spaces for AKBH providers to utilize with their clients. Our team maintains the growing systems, hydroponic operations, and shared environments that make these opportunities possible. In addition to cultivating plants and sustaining productive growing spaces, Seeds staff support in developing workplace and operational skills through hands-on learning experiences. By preparing and maintaining activity spaces, supporting therapeutic and educational programming, and fostering meaningful opportunities for participation, Seeds of Change helps create an environment where individuals can learn, contribute, build confidence, and grow alongside their communities. The Growth Coordinator supports the core operations of our hydroponic and outdoor growing systems, performing essential tasks such as planting, harvesting, packaging, and general maintenance. This position helps maintain functional, clean, and welcoming growing spaces that support Seeds operations and activities. The Growth Coordinator provides daily direction and hands-on training to the Operations Associates and Apprentices, supports their skill development, and works closely with the Service Coordinator to translate scheduled activity needs into organized staffing, space, station, and material preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 5 + years' experience in coordinating and leading groups
Strong background in horticulture, greenhouse operations, or sustainable agriculture
Experience supervising staff or youth in a work-based or educational setting
Strong organizational and communication skills
Adaptability to work in a changing environment with diverse populations

Nice To Haves

Calm, dependable, and team-oriented
Enjoys horticulture, hands-on work, and helping others develop practical skills
Comfortable in therapeutic or clinical-adjacent spaces
Comfortable coordinating people, priorities, and day-to-day operational needs
Able to model professionalism and flexibility

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily hydroponic greenhouse, and outdoor growing operations, including plant care, crop planning, harvesting, systems maintenance.
Provide daily directions, training, and support to Operations Associates and Apprentices.
Maintain safe, organized, and functional growing spaces, equipment, supplies, and activity stations.
Work closely with the Service Coordinator to prepare growing spaces and plant-based activities for scheduled groups, field trips, volunteers, and other scheduled use of Seeds.
Lead or support hands-on horticultural activities, tours, field trips, and other Seeds activities as needed.
Collaborate with the Program Manager and Service Coordinator to support smooth day-to-day operations and program coverage.