Youth Education Programs Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Milwaukee, United States Victory Garden Initiative Full time

**Job Title**: Youth Education Programs Coordinator

**Description**: Victory Garden Initiative seeks a creative, independent individual with leadership and gardening experience, and a demonstrated passion for youth empowerment and education, to oversee the YEP Youth Education Program which includes After School Garden/Cooking Clubs, Summer AgriCorps camp, and Farm Field Trips.

**Reports To**: Executive Director

**Schedule and Compensation**:Part-time starting June 17, 2024. Salaried at $20,000 with Access to seasonal produce from the farm.

General hours are Mon, Tues, Friday afternoons with some weekend hours for events and programs, depending on position. Staff are encouraged to flex their schedule to suit position responsibilities and personal needs. The Youth Coordinator will, however, be expected to run in-person programming outdoors on our farm.

**Essential Duties**:

- Develop and improve youth curriculum that imparts Victory Garden Initiative’s mission;
- Establish and strengthen partnerships with other organizations to create and host a holistic and impactful program for youth;
- Consider opportunities for advancement and expansion of youth programs;
- Evaluate and report on program success and advancement;
- Guide education interns and volunteers;
- Represent Victory Garden Initiative in the community;
- Mentor young people towards the advancement of Victory Garden Initiative’s mission;
- Take care of Youth Education Garden on farm and school gardens;
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Operations & Development to manage program budget and perform marketing/outreach for programs;
- Assist Victory Garden Initiative staff with other duties as necessary, such as helping with other programs (Urban Farm, Blitz) and events (FarmRaiser, Annual Appeal).
- **Qualifications**:_
- _At least_ 2 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in a non-formal (i.e. nature centers, day cares, Montessori, nonprofit centers etc.) and outdoor settings but with an understanding of public school structure;
- Some familiarity with gardening and cooking preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems, _take initiative_, _work independently_, and think outside the box;
- Ability to build relationships with youth, families, and community members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds;
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions;
- Ability to lift 15 pounds and stand, stoop, kneel, and perform other general physical tasks as necessary to maintain a garden;
- Able to obtain First Aid/CPR certifications upon hire (training will be paid for by Victory Garden Initiative);
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**Application Instructions**:Send a cover letter, resume, and references by **Friday, June 7, 2024**

**Victory Garden Initiative**

Our farm and offices are located in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee and most of our programs are within the Harambee/Riverwest neighborhoods.

Farmhouse: 249 E. Concordia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Mailing Address: PO Box 12130, Milwaukee, WI 53212

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Work setting:

- In-person

Work Location: In person



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