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Garden Education Coordinator

Job Title: Garden Education Coordinator

Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Programs Director

Days: Up to 40 Hours, Schedule will vary between Monday & Saturday

Location: 158 East 115th Street, Suite 144, New York, NY 10029 (Will involve working at Jefferson or Washington Houses in East Harlem)

Public Transportation: 6 train to 116th Street or M116 to Third Avenue

Pay: $25/hour

Anticipated Start: March 2024

Position Purpose:

Garden Education Coordinators train Public Health AmeriCorps Members to educate children and youth through the key programs at our gardens in East Harlem. Afterschool, Summer Camp, and Green Exercise Days serve elementary school age children through educational workshops during the school year, and Outdoor Leadership Academy serves 14-24-year-olds through experiential education and career readiness workshops or professional development throughout the year. The Garden Education Coordinator is responsible for teaching, carrying out activities and guiding participants in their personal growth and professional skills, while ensuring that Members teach children and youth about gardening, and soft and hard skills related to gardening in line with their academic and/or career goals. Concrete Safaris operates gardens across NYC Housing Authority property in two public housing developments, Jefferson and Washington Houses.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Participate in the development and implementation of learning experiences for Public Health AmeriCorps Members to teach children and youth within the mission and outcomes related to gardening. Train, lead, manage, and track progress of members as they teach children in the study of urban agriculture, garden design and installation, pollination and insects, community engagement in public spaces, plant sciences, and garden volunteerism and tours. Offer in-person programming only.

2. Ensure that staff and participants know and follow safety and educational procedures. Apply basic child development principles in working with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth. Assure that participants are properly supervised at all times.

3. Be a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to participants and others in regard to general procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Equipment Used:

Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrow, pruning tools, hoses, power tools, and other gardening equipment.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Use mathematical reasoning. High level of professionalism, integrity, work ethic, accountability, and responsibility. Highly organized self-starter; ability to take direction, structure tasks, establish priorities, and set goals.

Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications and Education):

High School diploma is a must, College Degree preferred. NYS Mandated Reporter, First Aid, & CPR. Must be at least 21 years of age. COVID vaccine proof required.

Experience:

Horticulture: 3 years (Required); Gardening: 3 years (Required); Youth Development: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Garden Education: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person