JOB TITLE: Community Garden Volunteer Liaison
REPORTS TO: Garden Program Manager
SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday (8:00am-4:30pm) [Winter], Tuesday and Thursday (9:00am-5:30pm) [Summer]
LOCATION: Venice, CA
STATUS: Part-Time, 16 hours/week, Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $21.00 - $22.00/hr
ABOUT US: Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Located in Venice, CA, the SPY Community Garden Volunteer Liaison provides members with a safe and engaging outdoor environment that highlights food justice, community-building, and healing. The Community Garden Liaison will enhance the Garden’s community-facing programming through meaningful and strategic relationships with community members, volunteers, partners, and youth interns.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
* Support the SPY Garden Program Manager with onsite supervision of youth interns and facilitation of garden-related curriculum.
* Plan and facilitate garden-related skill-based workshops for youth.
* Collaborate with the Volunteer and Advocacy Program Manager to coordinate volunteer engagement.
* Support community members/volunteers as they engage with the garden and youth interns.
* Plan and facilitate community-facing workshops and volunteer days.
* Conduct outreach and cultivate relationships with industry and community partners.
* Coordinate quarterly Farm-to-Table events for community members.
* Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and evaluation.
* Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
* Bachelor’s Degree in any related field is preferred, but not required.
* 1+ years of professional experience in farming/gardening is required.
* 1+ years of experience working with transitional aged youth (18-25 yrs).
* A commitment to and passion for the mission of SPY is preferred.
* A willingness to work collaboratively as part of the SPY team.
* A strong interest in providing direct service to youth experiencing homelessness.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care and housing first models.
* Must possess great communication and organizational skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
* Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, all workers in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination.
BENEFITS & PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time.
EEO STATEMENT: Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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