Planting and cultivating various plants, flowers, and vegetables. Apply permaculture practices including: companion planting, crop rotation, proper planting and bedding practice for increased water and nutrient retention
Managing compost and waste materials in an environmentally friendly manner
Collaborating with other gardeners to plan seasonal planting schedules
Adding fertilizers, compost, and other amendments to improve soil quality
Interacting with community members and encouraging community and volunteer participation
Organizing workshops or events to educate the community on gardening
Maintaining records of planting dates, crop yields, harvest. etc
Data entry of participant attendance, involvement, and other data for grant reports
Safely transport youth participants to and from youth centers and other activities as needed
Complete scheduled pickups of food boxes, tools, and materials to support programming
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Creativity in developing and implementing activities
Patience and understanding when working with youth
Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits the driver to be insured under 4th Second’s automobile coverage
Pass Required Background Checks: Successfully complete Live Scan and other background checks as a prerequisite for hiring, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols set forth by 4th Second
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Google Suite, email, internet, and calendaring applications
Experience cultivating in community gardens or other agricultural/horticultural spaces
Familiarized with permacultural principles
Proficient in another language other than English
Confident in community engagement and interacting with youth
Physical Qualifications:
Engage in verbal and written communication
Operate a computer, smartphone, and other office tools and equipment
Reach hands up above one's own head
Able to traverse uneven ground (i.e., walk along terrain where the ground is
Lifting and moving up to 25 lbs including: gardening tools, landscaping items, plants, hoses, wheelbarrows etc. - Standing for extended periods; 4 or more hours in a shift
Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions year-round
Able to kneel, bend, swing gardening tools, and pull weeds for an entire shift (rest and break times in between)
Operate a moving vehicle
Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Work Environment:
This position operates in public and private community spaces such as indoor youth centers and community gardens. The role may involve exposure to unsanitary conditions such as handling soil, food waste, yard waste, etc. Navigating interactions with different personalities in public is to be expected. Staff are expected to follow all safety protocols and demonstrate cultural competency and trauma-informed care in all interactions. Note: We comply with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. New hires may be subject to passing skills tests. We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.
