Lincoln County School District is accepting on-line applications for a School Garden Coordinator. This position will support all schools and primarily be located at Arcadia (Toledo).
The School Garden Coordinator will work with teachers and Program Manager to develope and implement school garden programing.
Essential job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Administer garden lessons developed by certified staff that support grade level content standards: 6 hours+ per student.
- Implement Harvest of the Month lessons/tastings: 2 hours+ per student.
- Create community events: Fall Harvest Festival and summer Children’s Garden Fair.
- Organize quarterly garden work parties and recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
- Maintain regular contact with administration and Program Manager about activities in the garden.
- Document outcomes and impacts using evaluation and tracking tools provided.
- Uses tools and equipment in garden maintenance.
- Transport and deliver garden materials as appropriate.
- Garden design, setup, light construction and irrigation to accommodate All students including ADA accessibility and cultural inclusion.
- Build community partnerships with local garden clubs.
- Facilitate annual plant sales
- Participate in District Wellness committee
- Works closely with Nutrition Services to bring District grown food into the Cafeteria
- Helps promote Nutrition Education
- Oversees food safety requirements in the garden as set forth by the Department of Education
Qualified applicants will be asked for an interview and must provide a resume and at least 2 letters of recommendation in their online application. Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $59 ODE processing fee.
Starting Salary: $21.43-$23.65 per hour
This is an 8 hour modified 10-month position (178 days not always aligned with the school schedule). This is a grant funded position and continuation of the position will depend on the grant.
Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Employer paid PERS.
Closing Date: All classified positions are posted for 5 business days, but may be extended if not
filled within the 5 day period. After 5 business days, this position will remain open until filled.
