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:  $17.55 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, 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. 
• Create weekly social media posts designed to encourage students to engage in activities at the garden or engage in thought around agriculture or environmental justice
• Create monthly newsletters designed to inform our followers what is happening in the garden and how they might engage with us.
• 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.
• Regularly meet with campus and community partners to coordinate events or collaboration at the garden 
• Participate in all CCCAC staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Work with the team to develop and implement a volunteer culture on campus.
• Contribute to all CCCAC special events and programs.
• Participate in summer orientation events if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to think creatively and experience with leading groups.
• Some experience of gardening/agricultural practices or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to gain core understanding of food justice, and organic food systems. 
• Capacity to work effectively in a University environment and represent the goals and mission of Associated Students.
• Effectively work with a wide population of students and cultural needs. 

Work Environment, Hours, and Physical Demands

• This job operates in a garden environment and routinely uses standard garden equipment.
• Must be able to properly use garden equipment; i.e. hoses, shovels, etc. 
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry garden supplies, up to 40 pounds.
• Must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM -5:00PM.