Genesis Gardens Volunteer & Operations Lead

Mobile Loaves & Fishes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Loaves & Fishes seeks a Genesis Gardens Coordinator to join Community First! Village. The role coordinates volunteers, supports day-to-day garden operations, and fosters hospitality and connection through gardens.

You will work with the Gardens Steward and Sr. Programs Manager, organize planting plans, harvests, and logistics, and help create a welcoming, beautiful space for neighbors, volunteers, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of gardening, horticulture, landscaping, or related field experience.
• Hospitality, nonprofits, church ministry, education or related fields a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteers with the Gardens Steward to provide information, resources, and opportunities for meaningful engagement.
• Cultivate connections between volunteers, neighbors, and the Community First! Village community.
• Empower volunteers and neighbor contractors by creating a welcoming, valued, equipped environment.
• Facilitate opportunities for volunteers to work together, fostering connection, dignity, and purposeful work.
• Coordinate day-to-day needs of neighbor contractors with information, materials, tools, and resources.
• Coordinate harvest and Farmers Market logistics, ensuring good food is harvested and distributed.
• Organize garden supplies, tools, materials, and inventory for the Gardens' care.
• Identify operational needs and solve logistical problems to sustain mission-aligned work.
• Maintain gardens as beautiful, welcoming spaces and address maintenance needs.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Hospitality experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Asana

Job description

Mobile Loaves & Fishes seeks a Genesis Gardens Coordinator to join Community First! Village. The role coordinates volunteers, supports day-to-day garden operations, and fosters hospitality and connection through gardens.

You will work with the Gardens Steward and Sr. Programs Manager, organize planting plans, harvests, and logistics, and help create a welcoming, beautiful space for neighbors, volunteers, and visitors.