[Lapg] WE CAN Foundation Urban Farm Network - Garden Manager & Teacher Job Description

[Camille Cimino]

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 at gmail.com



-- 
Camille Cimino
"The Nature of Things"
(213) 924-5238
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