School Garden Coordinator
Job Position Description:
The School Garden Coordinator leads curriculum-focused outdoor classes and garden-based nutrition
workshops. Our Garden Coordinator works with teachers as they plan their lessons utilizing the
garden as an outdoor classroom and models skills that teachers need to feel comfortable using
the garden to teach science, history, social studies, cultural studies, math, literacy and other
standards in practical real-life applications.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
● Work with teachers to understand the needs of the classroom and develop lessons that
support classroom teaching in a range of curriculum areas (science, social studies,
mathematics, language arts, etc.).
● Lead garden classes, incorporating both environmental science and nutrition education
as they relate to the garden.
● Oversee and coordinate students’ hands-on experiences in the garden (planting,
tending, harvesting and cooking).
● Lead safe and efficient maintenance of the garden, coordinate volunteers, support
school outreach functions and work with PTA and PCNC (Parent Child Networking
Coordinator) and Grow Some Good to secure needed supplies.
● Keep a garden scheduling / maintenance plan and prepare for garden work activities,
co-manage planting schedule, and ensure availability of tools and other necessary
materials for garden workdays.
● Establish a garden class schedule with curriculum coordinators and teachers.
● Participate in community garden events that bring students, families, teachers and
community members together.
● Maintain necessary records of garden use and volunteer activity.
Required Qualifications
● 4 year college degree with work in agriculture, science, ecology, environmental science,
education or related field preferred. Relevant work experience may be substituted for
college background.
● 1+ years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 5–14.
● Knowledge and experience in growing a variety of edible plants, preferably in tropical
climates. Knowledge of topics including urban gardening, botany, biodynamics,
aquaponics, indigenous farming techniques. Knowledge in environmental science,
health and nutrition, food systems and food access are a plus.
● Ability to establish positive rapport with diverse groups of students and volunteers
through written and verbal communications.
● Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.
● Ability to organize work plans and work independently.
● In good physical condition with willingness to participate in occasional physical labor in
garden setting. Much of the day is spent on your feet in an outdoor setting. Must be able
to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
● Must be able to access a personal computer and have a cell phone.
● Must have reliable transportation.
● Be willing to consent to a criminal history record check and fingerprinting.
● Be willing to become substitute teacher certified.
● Be willing to provide information from current and past employers to be contacted as
references.
