Social Media and Outreach Program Assistant, Community Garden

Position Title: Social Media and Outreach Program Assistant, Community Garden

Department: Cesar Chavez Community Action Center (CCCAC)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part-Time:  Part-Time

Compensation:  $19.45 per hour

Reports To: Campus Community Garden Coordinator

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Associated Students Summary

Associated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high-quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.

A.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.

Position Summary 

This position works in a collaborative team environment, assisting with volunteers/students at the garden, serving as the key spokesperson for all outreach efforts to students and working with staff to strengthen daily garden operations. You will be responsible for developing weekly social media posts, and monthly newsletters, in addition to fostering and maintaining relationships with key campus and community partners. You may also help with workday planning, record keeping, and leading small groups of volunteers during workdays.  This position is ideal for someone who is interested in sustainable gardening practices, and community organizing.

Essential Functions 

• Assist in the operations of the Campus Community Garden. For example, ensure all equipment (shovels, hoses, etc.) are in good working order, help manage the greenhouse to ensure proper seed propagation, collect compost from campus partners, assist with seasonal planting, and ensure that the garden is well maintained and is both a productive and safe working environment.
• Assist with developing strategies to involve students in the garden through social media, giveaways, and programming. 
• Create weekly social media posts designed to encourage students to participate in activities at the garden or engage in thought around agriculture or environmental justice.
• Create recap posts for all garden events and programs. 
• Assist in distribution of posters and flyers for garden events, both on social media and around campus. 
• Attend garden events and programs to capture content for social media and outreach materials. 
• Collaborate with the A.S. Marketing team as needed to create general marketing materials for the garden. For example, filming educational videos or garden tours. 
• Create monthly newsletters designed to inform our followers what is happening in the garden and how they might engage with us.
• Assist with garden tours and class workshops. 
• Research and help practice GAP (good agricultural practices) as set forth by USDA.
• Represent the CCCAC to the campus community (students, staff, faculty, leadership) and local community members and organizations via meetings, events, conferences, email communication, etc.; work to build reciprocal partnering relationships.
• Participate in all CCCAC staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Participate in summer orientation events if applicable. 
• Work with the team to develop and implement a volunteer culture on campus.
• Contribute to all CCCAC and garden special events and programs.
• Complete tasks (e.g., errands, flyering, clerical support, research, phone calls, etc.) as assigned.
• Perform other duties for CCCAC, garde