School Garden Urban Farmer Educator

Green City Growers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a premier urban farming company dedicated to transforming unused spaces into thriving gardens. Join a passionate team as a School Garden Farmer Educator, where you will engage with students and communities, teaching them the joys of gardening while promoting sustainable practices. This role is perfect for those who love the outdoors and are motivated by the chance to make a difference. With hands-on training and support, you'll play a key role in fostering self-sufficiency and revitalizing urban landscapes. If you're ready to grow with us, this position offers the chance to inspire and educate future generations in a vibrant, hands-on environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonus program

FSA/Dependent care

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in farming or engaging youth in educational settings.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead garden lessons for students from Pre-K to grade 12.
• Drive between multiple garden sites and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Gardening

Education and Programming

Customer Service

Communication

Transportation

Education

Experience in farming or professional garden work

Experience engaging children or youth

Tools

Google Calendar

Dropbox

Job description

Green City Growers is an employee owned, certified BCorp and is the premier urban farming company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. We transform unused space into thriving urban farms, providing our clients which include schools, homeowners, restaurants, corporate campuses, senior living communities, and sporting venues with immediate access to nutritious food, while revitalizing city landscapes and inspiring self-sufficiency. Most farmers will tend to raised bed gardens, with the potential for working with in-ground and/or indoor growing systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on team in a quickly growing company that is dedicated to developing sustainable onsite food production systems and educating people to grow sustainably.

Full Time Hourly: 40 Hours/Week

Green City Growers, or GCG, is growing and is looking to hire a School Garden Farmer Educator for our programs at school gardens in Boston and the surrounding area. This position is seasonal full time ,40 hours per week. It begins in March and goes through late November, early December. This is a perfect position for someone who is motivated by something larger than themselves, someone who loves the outdoors and engaging people in hands-on growing in the garden, a self-starter with the ability to see their work through with a high degree of independence and is looking for a great opportunity to grow.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Gardening: We train and support for crop planning, planting, maintenance, and harvesting at a variety of raised-bed gardens throughout Boston and the surrounding areas according to GCG’s horticultural practices. These sites will primarily be school gardens and youth clubs.
• Education and Programming: Use weekly lesson plans to lead garden lessons for groups of students Pre-K through grade 12. Programs may also include senior assisted living communities, special education and youth clubs. Training and support provided.
• Customer Service: Represent GCG on-site with clients and participants.
• Communication: Check schedule multiple times weekly using Google Calendar, document completed and future tasks at each site visit. Communicate additional site needs and customer feedback as needed for continual internal improvement. Training is available for Dropbox and lesson planning documentation.
• Transportation: Driving between multiple sites a day using a company vehicle allows us to have the greatest impact.

Ideal Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who will work independently using skills gained from in-house training, possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and maintain a keen sense of personal responsibility. Detail-oriented, with a commitment to high quality work and continuous improvement.
• Must love working with children or youth.
• At least 1 year of experience engaging children or youth in a group setting such as school, after school, camp or outdoor/farm education program required.
• At least 1 year of experience in farming or professional garden work.
• Ability to work a schedule that is based on site needs (potential for early mornings, long days).
• Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Driver’s license and good driving record required. Following a conditional offer of employment, GCG may require a motor vehicle record check on all final candidates.
• CORI check will be required.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, spouses, and children after 90 days
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year
• Discretionary bonus program
• FSA/Dependent care

Green City Growers does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] outlining your experience and desire to be part of our team. Please no calls or emails other than to this email address.