Garden Coordinator at Granite Associates | Ferndale, NY, US | Rezi

Garden Coordinator at Granite Associates

Garden Coordinator

Granite Associates · Ferndale, NY, US

6 days ago

Garden Coordinator

Granite Associates · Ferndale, NY, US

6 days ago
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About the Role

The Catskill Edible Garden Project (CEGP) Coordinator oversees the edible garden program, including garden development and maintenance, educational programming, school and community engagement, and program administration. This role works collaboratively with various stakeholders to create programming that connects gardening, food, health, education, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the edible garden program, including garden development and maintenance.
  • Develop and implement educational programming.
  • Manage school and community engagement.
  • Handle program administration.
  • Collaborate with onsite Garden Coordinators, school administrators, students, families, community partners, and Sullivan 180 staff.
  • Create programming that connects gardening, food, health, education, and sustainability.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant horticulture, gardening, agricultural, or field experience.
  • Experience with garden and landscape maintenance and the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and landscape equipment.
  • Experience working with youth in classroom, garden and outdoor settings.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using digital communication and online platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Motivated, flexible, and able to adapt to changing school and program needs.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
  • Able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Physical requirements include bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, squatting, walking on flat, inclined, and naturally obstructed/rough surfaces, and repetitive arm and hand movements.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to participate in hands-on gardening, cooking, and educational activities.

Skills

  • Strong horticulture knowledge including plant materials, growth and propagation; soil structure, plant growth, composting, crop rotation, pathogens, pests, and sustainable gardening practices.
  • Knowledge of garden-based education, Farm to School, food systems, nutrition education, culinary education, or environmental education preferred.

Location

  • community

Work Type

  • full-time

Experience Level

  • 2-3 years

About the Company

  • At Sullivan 180 we believe gardens are places where students discover new things and connect with where their food comes from; places where they come together and healthy habits take root.

Equal Opportunity

  • This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.