Hello,

WE CAN is hiring!

I was hoping you might know someone or possibly you could post for this position at WE CAN.

Would be a great opportunity for a young adult.

Position is funded through Oct of next year.

WE CAN Foundation Urban Farm Network

http://www.wecan-foundation.org

Garden Manager & Teacher Job Description

The Garden Manager & Teacher oversees all aspects of the organic edible garden at We Can.  S/he designs and conducts a weekly garden class, currently scheduled every Wednesday from 3 - 6 pm. S/he facilitates lesson planning and garden participation, guides staff in the development and maintenance of a productive and educational garden. Garden Manager & Teacher reports both to Garden Coordinator and Executive Director.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching

• Design & conduct weekly garden classes
• Guides students in general maintenance of the garden with specific focus on compost, harvest, propagation, and cultivation
• Mentor individual students in and out of class, model respect and curiosity for learning, and encourage students’ interests and talents.
• Design and conduct lessons for volunteers and adults participating in the program 
• Oversees planning and installations of new gardens

Lesson Development & Documentation

• Collaborate with WE CAN garden staff in the development if garden lessons that are integrated with classroom teaching and standards
• Collaborate with the WE CAN Executive Director in the documentation of all lessons
• Oversee all the documentation of garden maps, harvest totals and garden history, and tracking baseline measures for evaluation purposes

Garden

• Manage gardens at a level of production that ensures ample produce to the kitchen, for the culinary classes, neighborhood giveaways, and special events
• Manage propagation, soil fertility, composting, crop rotation, garden planning, pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management, and animal husbandry
• Manage maintenance of garden facilities and equipment - tools, chicken coop, irrigation system, and hand tools
• Attend periodic staff meetings to identify and prioritize garden work, class preparation and other relevant tasks
• Ensure the maintenance of the WE CAN seed library, includes requesting donations
• Collaborate with staff on garden development and long-term garden projects
• Oversee the planning and development of propagating and growing plants for plant give-aways
• Oversee materials and seed ordering, soliciting seed, plant, and material donations 
• Work independently to maintain the garden outside of scheduled class session

Communication, Outreach, & Grant Writing

• Participate in WE CAN staff meetings and professional development
• Maintain healthy relationships with WE CAN staff, students, parents, neighbors, kitchen educators, volunteers, and affiliates
• Maintain an awareness and actively participate in WE CAN events, work parties, potluck events, and relevant community events
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the director regarding curriculum and lesson planning
• Communicate weekly class notes and plans to Garden Coordinator and Director
• Organize periodic work parties for implementing new gardens
• Contribute regularly to social media forums promoting events, activities and class happenings
• Represent WE CAN to the wider community ie. public speaking engagements, conferences, and scheduled events

Management

• Provide consistent, positive leadership - train and supervise garden staff and volunteers in conjunction with WE CAN Director
• Oversee volunteer solicitations and management
• Ensure an engaging and rewarding experience for garden staff and volunteers work in the garden
• Work closely with WE CAN Director in the development of an annual work plan

Skills Required

• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with youth from South LA or similar neighborhoods
• 2 years hands on garden experience or urban agriculture or related fields
• 2 years teaching experience, related field is preferred but not necessary

This position will be compensated at $12 - $18 per hr. for approximately

66 - 44 hrs. per month.  

This position is funded through FFY 2014 (Sep 31, 2014).

Please send all inquires and resumes to Camillecimino@gmail.com