Team Up - Garden Educator

Member Duties

• Maintain school gardens
• Harvest and distribute produce
• Lead programming focused on nutrition, food production, and resource conservation
• Co-teach garden curriculum aligned to Colorado and Next Generation Science Standards
• Cookordination with volunteers and community partners
• Help plan community outreach events
• Track AmeriCorps data
• Attend Team Up trainings and Days of Service

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

• Environment
• Education
• Children/Youth
• Health

Skills

• General Skills
• Education
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Community Organization

About the Role

Team Up AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand the effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive.

Responsibilities

Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up AmeriCorps member cohort; the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education.

Requirements

This role requires initiative, adaptability, and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

Education level High school diploma/GED

Skills

• General Skills
• Education
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Community Organization

Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full Time

Contact

Brenna Travis
1315 Main Ave
Durango CO 81301
970) 247-9444