Required Qualifications

For position the candidate must have one of the following

4 year degree in recreation, education or human services OR
2 years of college coursework (in any discipline) in addition to 910 hours of verifiable kid time OR
5,460 hours of verifiable kid time + additional training through the state

Please note: In your cover letter- please indicate which of these qualifications you meet in BOLD text directly under your signature line

Minimum three years of experience working with children
Minimum two years teaching experience in an Environmental Education setting
Minimum one year of experience managing interns or other teams
Experience managing moving schedules to execute program goals
Experience in project management
Strong conflict resolution skills
Exceptional relationship building skills
Willingness to joyfully work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to work long hours teaching, mentoring and engaged with program participants
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a small staff
Adaptability to changing situations, needs of program participants and changing weather conditions
Ability to multi-task and delegate
Current certification in Medication Administration, First Aid and CPR

Desired Qualifications

Experience with organic gardening/farming highly desired
Experience with Nutrition, Dietician, etc highly desired
Bilingual Spanish/English highly desired

Major Functions and Accountabilities

The Nutrition Education and Summer Camp Coordinator reports to Program Director
Assists the Program Director in setting organizational and program goals
Oversees and trains Program Participants and Interns in daily operation of programs
Develops and reviews curriculum for programs with Program Director and Interns
Manages program schedule for self and interns
Teaches curriculum in two of Growing Gardens programs: Children’s Peace Garden and Growing Gardens Food Project
This job is outside in all weather conditions and involves many contact hours with program participants (children, teens, interns, volunteers, adults, etc)

Record keeping and administrative work documenting programming
Attend weekly staff meetings

Children’s Peace Garden

Outreach to teachers and school administrators to form relationships which facilitate new programming and meet program goals
Oversee all spring and fall schedules for Nutrition Education programming to our elementary, preschool and organizational partners
Oversee all parent communication and daily summer camp schedules
Support Interns and Cultiva Youth Leaders teaching in summer camp
Teach on a regular basis. Majority of teaching is with elementary aged children in the garden and in local schools
Train Interns, Volunteers and Cultiva participants to teach in the PG

Communicate with teachers and/or parents during programming as needed
Develop and review curriculum

Cultiva Youth Project

Train Cultiva Youth Leaders how to teach curriculum and activities for Summer Camp

Intern Program

Interview potential Interns with Program Coordinator to fill positions (two year-long interns, six seasonal interns)
Work with Program Coordinator to set and manage Intern schedule

Train Interns how to teach curriculum and activities
Manage Interns on a daily basis during the summer season
Provide check-ins, feedback and coaching as needed

Provide support to Interns in the form of recommendations and references for future jobs

Growing Gardens Food Project

Work closely with GGFP Coordinator to coordinate, schedule, and manage spring and fall gleaning efforts at Boulder County Farmer’s Market
Glean at BCFM Wednesday night markets April-May and Aug-Oct
Manage detailed accounts of gleaned produce and survey results
Coordinate with Nutrition Education partners to successfully receive donated produce

Events

Growing Gardens hosts a number of events throughout year. This person will work with all other staff to make these events successful.
Attend Boulder Community outreach events as a Growing Gardens ambassador

Administrative

Maintain medical release forms on-site during programs (Summer Camp)
Ensure program evaluations are completed and compiled for each program
Ensure program participants served is kept up to date
Submit employee timesheet on a bi-monthly basis
Schedule programming to meet organization goals
Create mid-season and end of season reports for Nutrition Education and Summer Camp programming

Special Requirements

Hours change seasonally and additional time may be required as necessary, including occasional weekend and evening work and long hours
Ability to operate computers, mobile devices, office and garden tools
Ability to interact with volunteers, interns, youth, people with disabilities and the general public on a daily basis
Able to work on uneven terrain in the field
Able to sit at a desk for long periods of time
Must be able to successfully manage multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must submit to a fingerprint background check
Must have current Medical Administration, CPR and First Aid Certification prior to start date.

This position offers many great rewards and is a great opportunity to put your heart into your work place.