AmeriCorps GardenerFarm Educator

PARK EAST ACADEMY INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living allowance

Education Award

Health coverage

Job summary

Ray of Life Collective is seeking an AmeriCorps Gardener/Farm Educator to help maintain gardens and farm spaces while delivering engaging educational experiences for children and community members.

The role aligns with interests in gardening, sustainability, education, youth development, and community service, offering opportunities to teach, learn, and contribute to healthier community spaces.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Passion for gardening, agriculture, youth, education, or community service.
• Willing to work outdoors.
• Eager to learn new gardening and farming skills.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must successfully complete a required background check.
• Reliable transportation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish, plant, maintain, and beautify gardens and farm spaces.
• Grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other crops.
• Teach children and community members about gardening, nutrition, and sustainability.
• Assist with harvesting and composting.
• Prepare and maintain garden beds.
• Help create engaging outdoor learning spaces.
• Support community gardening and educational activities.

Skills

Gardening

Education

Youth development

Community service

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: AmeriCorps Gardener/Farm Educator Organization: Ray of Life Collective Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Program Dates: September 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

About the Position

Ray of Life Collective is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded AmeriCorps Gardener/Farm Educator to help maintain productive garden and farm spaces while providing engaging educational experiences for children and community members.

This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in gardening, agriculture, sustainability, education, youth development, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Establish, plant, maintain, and beautify gardens and farm spaces
• Grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other crops
• Teach children and community members about gardening, nutrition, and sustainability
• Assist with harvesting and composting
• Prepare and maintain garden beds
• Help create beautiful, productive, and engaging outdoor learning spaces
• Support community gardening and educational activities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Passion for gardening, agriculture, youth, education, or community service
• Willing and able to work outdoors
• Eager to learn new gardening and farming skills
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Must successfully complete a required background check
• Reliable transportation is a plus

AmeriCorps Living Allowance & Benefits

• Full-Time: $1,952.38 per month $7,395 Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Members may also be eligible for professional development and leadership training, student loan forbearance/deferment on qualifying loans, childcare assistance, and health coverage.

Why Join Us?

Turn your passion for gardening and education into meaningful community service. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, strengthen your leadership skills, help others learn, and contribute to healthier and more sustainable community spaces.

Grow. Teach. Serve. Make an impact.