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Garden Educator + AmeriCorps Program Manager
Gardeneers
Chicago, Illinois
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
HOW TO APPLY
E-mail a resume and cover letter to the Director of AmeriCorps Programs, Leah:
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Admin & Leadership, Environmental Education |
Tags | Conservation Corps |