The Farm and Garden Education Coordinator will develop culturally relevant and responsive programming for the Children’s Garden Program and other Student Farm efforts, coordinate educational programming related to internal and external tours, and coordinate and manage all aspects of the Children’s Garden program.

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Job Summary

The Student Farm serves UC Davis students and faculty and the public with diverse learning, teaching, research and outreach opportunities focused on the plant sciences and sustainable agriculture and food systems. Knowledge and skills are developed within diverse classroom, laboratory and in-field settings through formal courses, student internships, scientific experimentation and programs offered to a variety of campus and public audiences. The Student Farm collaborates with college and other campus faculty and staff, student organizations, statewide UC personnel and various public, private and non-profit organizations in developing and delivering its programs, which include an internship program that hosts up to 40 students each quarter.

The Children’s Garden Program at the Student Farm provides services, resources and professional development within the region and across the state related to garden-based learning and school garden development. The program serves a diverse group of children, teachers, parents and UC Davis students by creating and offering garden-based learning opportunities and programs. Each year a cohort of UC Davis students learn garden-based teaching methods (PLS193) taught by a UCD lecturer or faculty member. These students guide field trips for K-5 students from schools in the surrounding region. There are typically 4 tours per week from March – June hosting approximately 1600 children from approximately 30 area schools annually. The program serves students and faculty in EDU 142 and has the potential to be more closely coordinated with several majors within CAES as well as other colleges.

The Farm and Garden Education Coordinator will develop culturally relevant and responsive programming for the Children’s Garden Program and other Student Farm efforts, coordinate educational programming related to internal and external tours, and coordinate and manage all aspects of the Children’s Garden program.

This is a 50% time position one year contract position with a salary range of $19.25/hr. - $36.78/hr.  Apply by Friday January 13th - look for link at bottom of post.

15% CONDUCT OUTREACH AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS

• Outreach to underserved communities to diversify involvement in Food Agricultural Natural Resources and Human sciences by supporting Student Farm and CA&ES.
• Schedule, organize logistics for and facilitate numerous field trips and tours for the public. This includes reaching out to, scheduling and invoicing for educational tours primarily for K-5 schools in the surrounding region.
• When relevant, develop remote programming through on-line platforms, videos, and social media
• Participate where appropriate in outreach events

20% OVERSEE ACTIVITIES, MENTOR STUDENTS AND DEVELOP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Develop culturally relevant and responsive programming for the Children’s Garden Program and other Student Farm efforts
• Coordinate additional student farm tours for on-campus and off-campus partners as needed. 
• Coordinate, train, mentor, and supervise student employees and interns involved with children’s garden field trip program and other outreach efforts
• Work with instructor of PLS 193 and support intern training in Winter quarter

15% PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage all aspects of the children’s garden field trip program - including school contacts and tour records
• Conduct intern evaluations and review intern feedback of programs
• Manage materials and contribute to garden and farm site management and planning for tours in coordination with farm staff, especially the Ecological Garden Educator and Manager, to provide content for educational events and tours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:                         

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience developing culturally relevant and responsive curricula and educational programming
• Demonstrated experience in working well with and outreaching to diverse groups of people in agricultural settings
• Strong knowledge of and experience in gardening, horticulture, and farming

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Proven ability to guide experiential learning opportunities, coordinate and offer educational programs in garden, farm, or other outdoor settings. Leadership skills to guide student learners to accomplish tasks as a team
• Ability to quickly develop professional, well-articulated teaching materials for in-field use
• Interest in creating and maintaining, working and learning environments which are inclusive, diverse and welcoming.
• Time management skills to handle scheduling and responses in prompt and courteous manner. Ability to occasionally work limited hours during weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, horticulture, sustainable agriculture, education or related field
• Master’s degree in education, agronomy, ecology, community development, communications
• Experience developing culturally relevant and responsive curricula and educational programming
• Experience developing remote educational programming

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Applicant must have the ability and willingness to work and guide students and campus visitors outdoors
• Competence applying Next Generation Science Standards
• Additional language skills beyond English, specifically language relevant to indigenous or Latinx communities, Asian Diaspora, or African Diaspora

Complete position description and application HERE

Job ID 46863