Community Garden Coordinator

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Community Garden Coordinator

Job Description : Community Garden Coordinator

Location : ​ Tijuana River Valley Community Garden

Schedule : ​ ​ Part-time, up to 25 hours per week (nights and weekends required)  one-year grant-funded position

Reports​ ​to : ​ ​ Garden and Facilities Director

Compensation : ​ ​ $20-$23 / per hour

Benefits : Eligible for sick time, optional 403B plan, $25 / month cell-phone stipend

Classification : Part-time, Non-exempt

Expected Start Date : ASAP

Scope of Work :

The Community Garden Coordinator position works primarily at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden located south of Imperial Beach, CA.  This position will work with the Director of Gardens and Facilities to ensure over 210 small community garden plots are maintained and managed in accordance with lease agreement from County of San Diego and Olivewood Gardens. Strong communication, maintenance, and gardening skills are essential, including  weeding, watering, harvesting, composting, and more. As an organization rooted in community, this role requires active participation in anti-racist work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities :

• Conduct garden plot inspections and follow up with gardeners with relevant notice letters.
• Provide advice and assistance to help garden members implement gardening practices that conserve natural resources and are pesticide-free.
• Conduct  maintenance on shared spaces, like moving, weeding, moving compost, mulching, and more.
• Serve as a liaison between Olivewood Gardens and TRVCG members, answer questions and provide timely communication.
• Coordinate with staff and partners to organize and participate in garden events and workdays.
• Fill vacant plots with wait list members and conduct garden orientations with new members.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Coordinate volunteer events and activities including clean-ups, maintenance, etc.
• Participate in garden advisory meetings.
• Support annual lease renewal process and maintenance of garden waiting lists.
• Attend Olivewood Gardens monthly staff meeting and other relevant trainings and meetings.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center : The mission of Olivewood Gardens is to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Olivewood champions health equity and food justice through education, access, and advocacy at our 8-acre urban garden and teaching kitchen in National City, and throughout the community.

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About Mission Edge :

Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. The company's mission is to help other nonprofits become more effective, sustainable, and impactful. They do this by providing consulting services, training programs, and technology solutions to help organizations improve their operations and increase their impact.Mission Edge offers a range of services, including strategy consulting, program design and evaluation, technology solutions, and capacity building. Their services are designed to help nonprofits achieve their goals and serve their communities more effectively. The company has a strong focus on using technology and data to drive social impact, and they work with organizations across a variety of sectors, including health, education, and the arts.In addition to their consulting services, Mission Edge also offers a number of training programs and workshops to help nonprofit professionals build their skills and knowledge. They also host events and convenings to bring together leaders from across the sector to exchange ideas and learn from one another.In summary, Mission Edge is a nonprofit organization that helps other nonprofits become more effective and impactful through consulting services, training programs, and technology solutions. They work to improve the operations of organizations across a variety of sectors and are committed to using technology and data to drive social impact.