Garden Educator + AmeriCorps Program Manager

Garden Educator

• Prepare for and lead after-school and school-day garden programming with the assistance of Americorps Service members by creating lesson plans, ensuring all materials and supplies are prepared, and ensuring successful execution of lessons.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to 7-10 Americorps Service Members to ensure the success of school programs and garden spaces.
• Ensure beauty and productivity of school garden spaces; properly close gardens at the end of season.
• Maintain accurate records on each assigned school including, but not limited to: surveys, school and volunteer contact info, pictures of students and gardens, harvest, and program logs.
• Build relationships and maintain ongoing communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings with teachers, principals, administrators, other school staff, volunteers, community members, and parents.
• Administer Gardeneers’ curriculum
• Work in partnership with the Director of Curriculum + Learning on all aspects of planning, executing, and post-harvest with a focus on minimizing food waste.
• Create and implement post-harvest handling practices.
• Oversee community farm stands at garden spaces.
• Oversee Community Day tasks and be available for Community Day as needed; coordinate and lead Resource Fair Days.
• Contribute to writing, completion, and reporting of grants as needed.
• Represent Gardeneers through tabling, presentations, and facilitating activities at schools and community events

Americorp Program Manager

• Assist Director of Americorps Programs and Americorps Program Manager with administration of Americorps program including:
• Recruiting Americorps Service Members
• Onboarding and facilitating trainings for Americorps Service Members
• Identifying and organizing professional development and staff culture opportunities for Service Members throughout the season
• Facilitating monthly check-ins with Service Members to ensure members are on track with their professional development, hours, provide feedback, and build relationships with each individual
• Seasonal observations and guidance for Members.
• Record keeping and documentation as required by Americorps program
• Responsible for overall quality of Americorps program

Full description here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPSzbdepKLmzd6wzsIINZJIt8P7-LacQh2xo-TY2Z-8/edit?tab=t.0