Student Garden & Service Coordinator

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a part-time Food Forest Student Coordinator to plan, organize, and lead service-learning events within the Food Forest. You will collaborate with advisors, garden managers, and volunteers to ensure successful projects and meaningful youth involvement.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and community outreach, with responsibilities spanning tour leadership, space maintenance, and hours-tracking for service-learning records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current ADA certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Ability to work Saturdays mornings and Tuesday from noon-1pm for staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes details for upcoming service-learning events including meeting with team to confirm event details and planning future events.
• Meets weekly with advisors and garden manager.
• Coordinates volunteer experiences benefiting the Food Forest.
• Manages volunteer projects and ensures tasks are being completed.
• Coordinates and leads Food Forest service opportunities.
• Leads educational tours in the Food Forest.
• Inspires creativity and thoughtful responses when discussing topics with students.
• Creates a sense of place for the community around the Food Forest.
• Maintains space inside and directly outside of Food Forest.
• Responsible for beautification and plant health.
• Maintains a clean work area especially after large service-learning events.
• Maintains overall integrity of job as a service-learning provider.
• Manages emergency situations and notifies appropriate authorities as needed.
• Stores, files, sends and verifies service-learning hours.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Program planning

Emergency response

Customer service

Training

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Permaculture course

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a part-time Food Forest Student Coordinator to plan, organize, and lead service-learning events within the Food Forest. You will collaborate with advisors, garden managers, and volunteers to ensure successful projects and meaningful youth involvement.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and community outreach, with responsibilities spanning tour leadership, space maintenance, and hours-tracking for service-learning records.