Team Up - Garden Educator

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Durango (CO)

On-site

USD 12,000 - 15,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Housing support

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Team Up AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. As a Garden Educator, you support food literacy education, maintain school gardens, harvest produce, and lead programming on nutrition and conservation.

Based in the Cortez/Mancos area, this full-time role runs 11/20/2026–08/31/2027 and requires a high school diploma or GED. You will collaborate with host sites, volunteers, and Training Days to strengthen community education.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
18+ age minimum; all applicants considered.
Program dates: 11/20/2026 – 08/31/2027; Colorado location.

Responsibilities

Maintain school gardens and lead programming on nutrition and resource conservation.
Support food literacy education for elementary students in Cortez and Mancos districts.
Coordinate with volunteers and track AmeriCorps data and trainings.
Co‑teach garden curriculum aligned to standards and engage community partners.

Skills

Education

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Environment

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Team Up AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team Up AmeriCorps member serves directly at a non-profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up AmeriCorps member cohort; the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education. To view the full position description and see other available positions, visit https://teamup-swco.org/open-positions/. Team Up values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets. We respect each individual’s unique gifts and prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.

Member Duties

Garden Educators serve at Montezuma School to Farm Project (MSTFP) supporting food literacy education for elementary students in the Cortez and Mancos school districts. Members maintain school gardens, harvest and distribute produce, and lead programming focused on nutrition, food production, and resource conservation. Duties shift seasonally between hands‑on garden work and teaching or program planning. Members co‑teach garden curriculum aligned to Colorado and Next Generation Science Standards, coordinate with volunteers and community partners, and help plan community outreach events. Members also track AmeriCorps data and attend Team Up trainings and Days of Service. This role requires initiative, adaptability, and cultural awareness.

Program Benefits