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| Job Title: | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Growing Good Produce Team Coordinator |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID360219
LocationAll Other -See Job Description
Job FamilyMuseums
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8411IE
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
Title: Growing Good Produce Team Coordinator
Reports to: Farm Education Manager
Location: University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Center (UROC)
Job Code: 8411IE Mus Pro 1
Overview
Since 1985, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Growing Good program has served as a vital youth development program for pre-kindergarten to high school students in the Twin Cities Metro. Join a team of educators developing inclusive, positive youth experiences with plants. The Growing Good team and community partners grow food in urban gardens and engage residents with hands-on learning activities.
We are looking for an engaging team player to deliver teen programming in and around our produce gardens. The Produce Team Coordinator will work with community partners to coordinate youth internship opportunities to grow, harvest, and distribute high quality produce, and guide multiple teams to explore and participate in various community food system activities and special events. This unique opportunity promotes local food access and community health, while building teamwork, leadership, and first time job skills for young people.
Job Description
60% Program delivery and instruction of teen workdays
Lead teens through plant care activities and harvests with Garden Educator, partner organization staff, and volunteers
Lead teens in leadership and team building activities
Identify and support teen-developed learning experiences about the local food system, community engagement, and growing food plants.
Coordinate and deliver on-site tours, field trips, cooking lessons, and intern trainings
Lead transportation and materials for teen activities
15% Garden Support and planning
Work with Garden Educator to prepare and put away garden materials
Support annual crop planning and teen input about what to grow
15% Project Communications
Attend team meetings and check-in meetings with Farm Education Manager
Work with partner organizations to support and recruit teens, and track work activities
Document lesson plans and results weekly and prepare annual plans and reports
Communicate regularly with partner organizations and teens to refine programs.
Track program expenditures and budgets
10% Management Team
Work as part of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum team to ensure all aspects of programming and production are running as efficiently as possible. Assist with staff onboarding and other events and activities as needed. Demonstrate and document best practices to support and represent the Arboretum within coalitions at the local, state, and national level.
Physical Demands
This is a garden setting. Staff must be able to work on foot all day in all weather conditions performing manual labor. There will be frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, tool usage, machinery operation as well as speaking to the public, staff and program participants. Staff is required to lift, push, and pull items up to 30 lbs. Staff are expected to work in multiple locations.
6 month May-October appointment Temporary Employee, 100%
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
BA / BS in related fields or a combination of education and experience equal to at least four years.
Documented experience growing vegetable gardens and local food advocacy
Drivers license with good driving record
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in partnership collaboration
Experience with co-creating educational program experiences
Working knowledge of with google suite including gmail, calendar, docs, sheets, photos, and slides.
Volunteer recruitment, coordination, and training experience
Familiarity with 21st Century Job Skills and other teen-focused employment programs
Minimum two years of successful experience working with teenagers in formal and/or non-formal education setting
About the Department
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a community outreach unit of the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. The Arboretum is located west of Minneapolis/St Paul and its 1,200 acres traverse the municipalities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Victoria. As a member of the American Public Garden Association and an accredited museum through the American Alliance of Museums, the Arboretum is a tremendous public asset. Visitors engage with gardens, collections, natural areas, a farm, research demonstrations, youth and adult education, events and exhibits. Please visit us at .
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Please visit the for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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