Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator for Therapeutic Programs

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain gardens and open spaces including green walls, raised beds, edible-, perennial-, ornamental- and roof-top gardens.
• Increase soil fertility, prune, water, weed, and manage pests at garden sites.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in education, environmental science, botany, biology, horticultural therapy, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of plants, urban gardening, growing food, climate concerns, and social-emotional learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching populations such as youth at risk, older adults, individuals with mental illnesses, individuals with a history of substance use, and individuals who are or have been impacted by the justice system.
• Skills in trauma-informed care, restorative practices, cultural humility, and experience with reentry populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, etc).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to squat, lift, stretch, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, term life insurance policy, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after one year of service.

Additional Details

To be considered, submit your application and required materials. Only complete applications will be reviewed. No phone calls. Applications Due July 24th to be considered for the position.