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Program Manager
We’re seeking an experienced manager to lead and execute two major Green Heart program areas:
- Farm to School program, which utilizes school gardens for hands-on education with 19 school partners (mainly elementary schools) across the Charleston area, and school field trips to the 1⁄2 acre Urban Farm in Downtown Charleston; and
- Youth Development program, which provides paid employment for high school students and graduates at the Urban Farm to develop career and life skills.
This position will be responsible for the hiring and supervision of Garden Educators and youth employees, management of program schedules and curriculum, recruitment and placement of volunteers, and coordination of the program logistics. Full job description here.
To apply, please send a resume & cover letter to careers@greenheartsc.org.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Must have a minimum five (5) years of experience working in formal and/or informal youth education programs
- Must have two (2) years of management experience, with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience and training
- Experience creating a safe and inclusive space for a diverse community of
stakeholders - Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to
detail and ability to meet deadlines - Strong computer skills and familiarity with collaborative apps, such as Google Workspace
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
DESIRED:
- Experience and expertise in food, health, and/or community development programs
- Cultural competency within the context of Charleston and surrounding area school populations
- Experience and/or training in racial equity and inclusion
- Strong commitment to promoting and supporting health, education, and volunteerism
Garden Volunteer
We are always looking for qualified & passionate volunteers to support our school gardens and the Urban Farm at Enston Home! Garden Volunteers commit to garden work days or special projects throughout the semester.
Our work days have a capped number of volunteer spaces. Garden work days are posted on our Events Calendar, so take a look, sign up and we’ll see you out in the garden!
Details
Urban Farm Field Trips
Interested in bringing a group of students to the Urban Farm at Enston Home? A Green Heart Urban Farm Field Trip will consist of a farm tour, hands on garden activity, and a farm-fresh taste-test. Field trips can be designed to the meet the needs of your students and cover a wide range of topics. Please note there is a cost of $10/person for field trips – however, if this cost is prohibitive, we are happy to discuss payment with you further.
Fill out this inquiry form to get the process started and contact Nicole, nicole@greenheartsc.org with any questions.
DetailsGarden Volunteers and Volunteer Groups
Garden Volunteers: We are always looking for qualified & passionate volunteers to support our farm & gardens throughout the year. Garden Volunteers commit to garden work days or special projects throughout the year. Spring workday dates are posted on our Events Calendar, so take a look, sign up, and we’ll see you out in the garden!
Volunteer Groups: We are currently accepting groups of 15 people or fewer to volunteer on Thursday evenings at the Urban Farm at Enston Home. We require volunteers to register on our Events Calendar beforehand, so please check to see if there are spots available. Outside of Thursday evenings, we organize a limited number of special garden volunteer events for our financial sponsors. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Executive Director, Jesse Blom at jesse@greenheartsc.org.
Other ideas?
Would you like to get involved with our project in a way that is not listed? We are always open to suggestions from our volunteers, and ideas to improve our gardens and our programs are always welcome! For more information, please contact us at volunteer@greenheartsc.org