Coordinator, Dig Plant Grow

Basic Job Functions

Supervise DPG Educators as they facilitate a variety of garden-based education activities with children and families visiting the Edible Academy for drop-in gardening activities.

Support volunteers contributing to the Edible Academy and complete opening and/or closing procedures to prepare and secure the Edible Academy campus.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise DPG Educators as they facilitate a variety of garden-based education activities with children and families visiting the Edible Academy for drop-in gardening activities.
• Perform opening and/or closing responsibilities at the Edible Academy, preparing the campus for staff and visitors, securing the campus at closing, completing daily review logs, and communicating daily summary emails to supervisors.
• Maintain organized work areas, including care of garden tools and enrichment activity supplies.
• Communicate with other departments via radio for assistance if necessary, including Security, Visitors Services, Maintenance, Custodial, etc.)
• Complete and document ongoing horticultural projects and tasks throughout the Edible Academy campus.

Qualifications

• Gardening and teaching experience
• An outgoing personality
• An enthusiastic attitude
• A willingness to work with children and families
• Punctual, reliable, thorough, and detailed
• Able to lift heavy program materials and work outdoors for extended periods
• Two years related experience is required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use hands, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
• Work under low, moderate or loud work conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule

Wednesday and Sunday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. This is a temporary, part time role.

Pay

Commensurate with experience within range of $28-$32 per hour.