The Salvation Army

Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Job Description

 

POSITION TITLE:  Kroc Community Garden Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii)

SUPERVISOR:  Family Services Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Hourly $18/ an hour

 

GENERAL STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the goal of all programs is a spiritual, emotional, and physical regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER HAWAII VISION:  Kroc Center Hawaii will be a dynamic and flourishing gathering place for diverse community; where all are welcomed, inspired, and transformed through the love of Christ.

RELIGIOUS SUMMARY: The Kroc Garden Coordinator will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii is seeking an experienced gardener and community organizer to help build and coordinate a community garden and educational program. This position will teach program participants how to grow food and promote the benefits of gardening. Our ideal candidate for this position enjoys working with and collaborating with people of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and possesses a genuine interest in supporting people and the community in their abilities to grow healthy and fresh foods.

The Community Gardener will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Kroc Center Community Garden, cultivating vegetables, fruits, and plants, developing, and providing general maintenance tasks related to the garden. The Community Gardener will coordinate program volunteers in maintaining the community garden, creating, and implementing the program workshops, demonstrations, curriculum, and outreach programs. The Community Gardener will interface with other Kroc programs and local community organizations and groups. This position requires strong people skills, community organizing experience and a passion for gardening education.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in gardening, teaching gardening or food production, and knowledge of general health and safety in respect to gardening.
2. In some instances, gardening and farming experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
3. Minimum of two to five years of work in coordinating and maintaining a community garden, farm, or horticultural experience.
4. Must have knowledge & experience with regards to local plants & vegetable gardening
5. Experience of garden management and caretaking
6. Experienced in building relationships in diverse communities and working with families and children.
7. Experience supervising volunteers. Promoting cooperation and team building
8. Ability to teach gardening workshops and educational classes.
9. Strategic planning and long-range program planning
10. Must possess a valid Hawaii Driver’s license.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Food and Farming, Horticulture or equivalent, or Master Gardener certification,
2. Knowledge of indigenous plants, flora, and fauna
3. Physical ability to walk, lift, bend and carry up to 50 pounds.
4. Excellent documentation and organizational skills and computer skills including Word processing, spreadsheet, and data management.
5. Flexibility to adjust work schedule as necessary to meet the work requirement.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Organize and oversee community garden activities, volunteers, and participants.
2. Maintains Google Drive folder and all Garden related documents.
3. Establish regular skills, and education sharing & training opportunities to sustain program engagement.
4. Coordinate assigned events on-site: monthly harvesting, garden demonstrations