Community Garden Volunteer Liaison

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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