DAYTIME VOLUNTEER STAFF NEEDED: EDUCATION COORDINATOR

As the season changes, so do the schedules of our all-volunteer staff of farm and education coordinators. Do you have availability in the daytime to help us host and educate visiting groups of all ages? We’re seeking a volunteer Education Coordinator to assist our Youth Education programs, which serve neighborhood children, visiting school groups, and Bloomingdale 4-H Gardening Club members. The commitment consists of 1-2 farm shifts per week, or 5-9 hours when the farm is open to youth, Monday/Thursday 3-7p and Wednesday/Saturday 10a-1p. Flexible schedules are helpful.

Job details include: 1) Developing and implementing both casual and structured gardening and nutrition activities for kids aged 5-18; 2) facilitating/assisting volunteers and Green Tomorrows participants with farm work; 3) following weekly list of “to do’s” which usually include weeding, planting, or other farm work; 4) welcoming passers-by, answering their questions about the farm and explaining farm programs. The Coordinator will foster appreciation of fresh, healthy food and help to grow an emerging community food project in the nation’s capital.

Ideal candidates will have a background in gardening and youth education, but we are happy and willing to train. Candidate must be reliable and comfortable working with diverse groups of people and ages, and desire to be part of a collaborative community food project.  A passion for and understanding of issues related to local food security and community development a plus. Please send a resume or short explanation of qualifications to info@commongoodcityfarm.org.