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Grow Some Good…
We’re Hiring!
Grow Some Good is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life cycles, connect students to their food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices. In addition to helping establish food gardens and living science labs in local schools, we provide resources and curriculum support through community partnerships in agriculture, science, food education and nutrition.
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Garden Coordinator
- Moloka’i: Maunaloa School Garden Manager
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Join our team
We are looking for qualified, motivated individuals to help move our mission forward!
Grow Some Good currently supports schools and community gardens across Maui.
As a non-profit, positions are dependent on receiving grant funding and donations. Positions are typically for the school year and breaks are non paid for unless there are special projects.
School Garden Coordinator
Job Position Description
The Garden Coordinator leads curriculum-focused outdoor classes and garden-based nutrition workshops. The Garden Coordinator works with teachers as they plan their lessons utilizing the outdoor classroom and models skills that teachers need to feel comfortable using the garden to teach science, history, social studies, cultural studies, math, literacy and other standards in practical real-life applications.
Details:
We are currently hiring for positions at multiple schools on Maui. Positions may be Grow Some Good staff, Department of Education positions, or private school positions depending on school placement.
- 10-35 hours per week depending on position
- HOURS: Varies based on school hours, but typically 7 hours/day between 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. up to 5 days/week + prep time
- LOCATION: various schools across island of Maui
- RATE: $17 – $22 per hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
- Work with teachers to develop lessons that support classroom teaching in a range of curriculum areas (science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, etc.).
- Lead garden classes, incorporating both environmental science and nutrition education as they relate to the garden.
- Oversee and coordinate students’ hands-on experiences in the garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking).
- Create video lessons as needed for distance learning opportunities.
- Lead safe and efficient maintenance of the garden, coordinate volunteers, support school outreach functions and work with PTA and PCNC (Parent Child Networking Coordinator) and Grow Some
- Good to secure needed supplies.
- Collaborate with Grow Some Good on garden scheduling / maintenance, plan and prepare for garden work activities, co-manage planting schedule, and ensure availability of tools and other necessary materials.
- Establish garden time schedule with curriculum coordinators and teachers.
- Participate in community garden events that bring students, families, teachers and community members together.
- Maintain necessary records of garden use and volunteer activity.
Required Qualifications
- 4 year college degree with work in agriculture, science, ecology, environmental science, education or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college background.
- 1+ years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 5 – 14.
- Knowledge and experience in growing a variety of edible plants, preferably in tropical climates. Knowledge of topics including urban gardening, botany, biodynamics, aquaponics, indigenous farming techniques. Knowledge in environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems and food access are a plus.
- Ability and willingness to create video lessons as needed for students participating in distance learning. Experience with video editing a plus.
- Ability to establish positive rapport with diverse groups of students and volunteers through written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.
- Ability to organize work plans and work independently.
- In good physical condition with willingness to participate in occasional physical labor in garden setting. Much of day is spent on your feet in outdoor setting. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Should have access to transportation for occasional supplies procurement and delivery, and be able to show proof of insurance for vehicle used.
- May be required to meet Department of Education minimum qualifications for employment and/or complete background check.
- Must be able to access a personal computer and have a cell phone.
Moloka’i: Maunaloa School Garden Manager
The primary duty of the Garden Manager will be to oversee and manage a productive, organic fruit and vegetable garden while providing support to teachers as they utilize the space to accomplish learning objectives. The Garden Manager will work closely with administration and teachers, recruit volunteers to help maintain the school garden, create and foster community relationships, track the financial expenditures for the garden, and train school staff and volunteers in best practices for place-based, regenerative farming in school gardens. The timeframe of this position aligns with the 2022-2023 school year. Interviews will remain open until the right candidate is placed.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the garden with students and volunteers, which may include: weeding, planting, watering, maintaining irrigation system, IPM (Integrated Pest Management), compost maintenance, and fruit tree care
- Create a planting plan that includes: crop rotation, planting logs and harvesting log
- Create garden signage, which describes the different plants and areas of the garden
- Coordinate needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis, employing a variety of strategies and including a broad cross-section of stakeholders
- Work with the school operations team to acquire tools, planting materials as necessary
- Outline quarterly budgets for necessary items and keep garden related financial records
- Work with school teachers to support garden curriculum that is NGSS based and connected to in-class learning objectives
- Survey teachers about garden use and prepare activities and service-learning plans based on information provided
- Assist with whole/half class sessions in the outdoor classroom(s)
- Participate in ongoing documentation of student projects through photographs and transcriptions of student’s words
- Help teachers assess the level of learning that is taking place in the garden
- Encourage building stewardship in the garden space among students, staff and volunteers
- Act as lead on school garden community workday(s) and coordinate service hours and/or parent volunteers
- Assist with tracking specific grant metrics
- Network with other school gardens and maintain consistent communication with partner organizations, such as Grow Some Good, and ask for support when needed
- Attend school garden related workshops and professional development, as available
- Support the ongoing nurturing of relationships to further integrate community members, businesses, volunteers and others based on student, school and community needs
- Assist in creating a work plan for the garden for the next three years
Education and Experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Preferred) OR three (3) years of experience in K-6 classroom, public health, environmental education, social work, community development and/or leadership or equivalent
- Ability to care for and maintain an organic garden
- Volunteer management experience (Preferred).
- Experience organizing events and programs (Preferred)
- Experience supervising interns and/or volunteers
- Enthusiasm and demonstrated ability to work with children and adults
- Ability to change priorities and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and a strong work ethic
- Can analyze and collaboratively problem solve issues
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Word, Excel and Google Suite
- Exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration, volunteers, and greater community via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence
- Physical ability to lift up to 40lbs of materials
- In addition to the above requirements, staff members must meet the requirements of all hires, requiring a criminal background check and a negative TB test
- Must be COVID-19 fully vaccinated