Horticulture Education Coordinator

The Giving Grove is a national 501c3 with a mission to provide healthy calories, strengthen communities, and improve the urban environment through a network of sustainable little orchards. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown our affiliate network – other 501c3s and Extension Schools in the food access and policy sector – to cities from coast to coast. We support these affiliate partners by resourcing, financially supporting, and inviting them into a group of like-minded people sharing best practices.

We are currently seeking a (part-time/contractual) individual with a background in horticulture, specifically specializing in the holistic (organic/biological) care of fruit and nut trees and small fruits. This individual must be comfortable presenting/co-presenting workshops and creating content for the national network. Position can be remote and will require occasional travel, covered by The Giving Grove.

Direct Report: Co-Director

Time Expectations: Up to 20 hours/month

Salary: Negotiable, starting at 45/hr based on background and experience

Expectation of Duties

Assist with curriculum development for community-facing and affiliate-facing fruit tree care and maintenance workshops on a national level
Review, edit and submit content for The Giving Grove’s educational website pages and Field Guide
Assist with updating production estimates of fruits, nuts and berries
Develop content for quarterly newsletters for affiliate partners based on feedback and interests of affiliate partners
Present at quarterly meetings and national conferences based on feedback and interests of affiliate partners
Assist with editing and contributing to an affiliate-centered website
Respond to national inquiries on fruit tree care and maintenance
Use expertise to offer advice and guidance to The Giving Grove Staff on horticultural approach, land and food policy
Additional opportunities to participate in Giving Grove activities as mutually agreed upon

Qualifications and Candidate Preferences

Educational focus or certification in the horticulture field
5+ years of direct experience in caring for fruit/nut trees
Experience working with and/or ordering from nurseries
Commitment to biological and organic methods of orchard care
Understanding of land trusts, conservation easements and land bank policies
Understanding of issues of equity and access in food policy, land acquisition and greenspace
Commitment to collaboration

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to admin@givinggrove.org. To view a pdf of the job description, click here.

Please submit by April 14^th. Organization is Kansas City based, but candidate can work remotely from a different state.

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