Garden Transition Specialist & Career Mentor

St. Joseph's Villa; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

403b

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, VA is seeking a Garden Transition Specialist (Instructor) to guide Career and Transition Services participants through garden-based training and skill development.

You will develop planting schedules, train participants in organic gardening, and mentor them toward employment or further education, while collaborating with the horticulture team and documenting progress. The role requires a BS/BA with three years of related experience; standard benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with three years related experience.
• Proficient with Windows, Outlook and MS Office applications.
• Ability to research information and compile data.

Responsibilities

• Develop the garden planting schedule for training activities.
• Plan and supervise participants cultivating vegetables, herbs, flowers in the garden.
• Lead gardening training sessions and act as instructor and mentor to participants.
• Maintain monthly documentation of activity and student progress.
• Organize volunteer projects in the garden space.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Skills

Windows

Outlook

Internet research

MS Office

Education

BS/BA degree with related experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, VA is seeking a Garden Transition Specialist (Instructor) to guide Career and Transition Services participants through garden-based training and skill development.

You will develop planting schedules, train participants in organic gardening, and mentor them toward employment or further education, while collaborating with the horticulture team and documenting progress. The role requires a BS/BA with three years of related experience; standard benefits are provided.