Job Overview This position supports the coordination and day-to-day functions of the DEEP Roots Demonstration Garden, including policies and procedures, logistics, maintenance, and event/activity coordination. The position works closely with the DEEP Roots Program Coordinator and requires appropriate approval and oversight for garden operations and decisions. This is a combination of field and office work, so applicants should be friendly, outgoing, collaborative, comfortable speaking in front of large groups, and fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. Spanish is a plus. The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respectfully and professionally represents FoodLink and its programs at all times.
• Implements policies and procedures for the demonstration program tasks & operations
• Coordinates with FoodLink team members, volunteers, and outside partners in the scheduling and coordination of the demonstration garden volunteer days, field trips, and skill shares
• Assists with workshop logistics, including event preparation, setup, materials, and other tasks to support successful workshops and activities
• Assists with growing seedlings and preparing seedlings for free community distributions
• Attends staff meetings, 1:1s, and other meetings necessary for the smooth coordination of the demonstration garden and activities
• Assists with day-to-day demonstration garden activities, including planting, harvesting, maintenance, irrigation, seed starting, and other seasonal garden tasks.
• As needed, assists the DEEP Roots Program Coordinator with compost management, fertilizing, soil preparation, and other soil health and maintenance activities.
• Maintains all written and electronic records associated with the program
• Develops and maintains a positive work environment, communicating with all FoodLink team members and volunteers collaboratively and respectfully.
• As needed, assists with home, community, and school garden projects, including garden design, construction, planting, and providing guidance and support to participants.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with community members and partners, being sensitive to vulnerable populations from different ethnic, racial, and cultural groups, and those from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Communicates effectively in writing (English and Spanish), preparing clean and professional online and print materials, free of spelling and grammar errors.
• Upholds the FoodLink values of trust, collaboration, respect, compassion, and food with dignity at all times and in all venues, including online.
• Willing to work evenings and some weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid California Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Comfortable using G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

OTHER SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership skills
• Commitment to FoodLink's core values of trust, collaboration, respect, compassion, and food with dignity
• Ability to work and interact well with individuals (staff, volunteers, and community members) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion of sensitive information
• Exhibits a strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity in all aspects of the position and in carrying out job duties
• Maintains professional and respectful appearance and demeanor when representing FoodLink in the community
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized
• Basic filing and record-keeping abilities
• Strong follow-through to complete daily tasks
• Flexible and helpful--able to change plans, identify needed work, and adjust tasks as needed to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Provides services with dignity, including services to coworkers and volunteers, customers, clients, and vendors, without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or familial status
• Exhibits conscientiousness toward time, schedule, and resources available at FoodLink

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Requires outdoor work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 26.0 - 30.0 per week

Work Location:

In person