Senior Program Associate & Facilitator (Part-Time)
About The Organization
Impact Justice is a national nonprofit organization that advances justice through innovation, equity, and evidence-based practices. Through its Growing Justice program, Impact Justice partners with correctional agencies to combine workforce development and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), equipping participants with valuable employment skills while increasing access to fresh produce within correctional facilities.
About The Role
Impact Justice is seeking a part-time Senior Program Associate & Facilitator to support the Growing Justice program at Camille Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia, SC. This position serves as the primary onsite staff member responsible for facilitating controlled environment agriculture (CEA) curriculum, supporting participants during hands-on training in the vertical farm, coordinating day-to-day program operations, and fostering an engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate has experience with adult facilitation, agriculture, horticulture, greenhouse production, controlled environment agriculture, or related fields and enjoys working collaboratively in a mission-driven setting.
Qualifications
- Experience in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), greenhouse production, horticulture, urban agriculture, or a related field preferred.
- Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or adult learning preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working in a correctional setting.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Compensation
$34.68/hour (30hrs/week) plus benefits.