COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER LIAISON (PART-TIME) [TUESDAY AND THURSDAY (8:00AM-4:30PM)]

JOB TITLE: Community Garden Volunteer Liaison REPORTS TO: Garden Program Manager SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday (8:00am-4:30pm) [Winter] , Tuesday and Thursday (9:00am-5:30pm) [Summer] LOCATION: Venice, CA STATUS: Part-Time, 16 hours/week, Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $21.00 - $22.00/hr ABOUT US: Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. ABOUT THE ROLE: Located in Venice, CA, the SPY Community Garden Volunteer Liaison provides members with a safe and engaging outdoor environment that highlights food justice, community-building, and healing. The Community Garden Liaison will enhance the Garden’s community-facing programming through meaningful and strategic relationships with community members, volunteers, partners, and youth interns. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Support the SPY Garden Program Manager with onsite supervision of youth interns and facilitation of garden-related curriculum. Plan and facilitate garden-related skill-based workshops for youth. Collaborate with the Volunteer and Advocacy Program Manager to coordinate volunteer engagement. Support community members/volunteers as they engage with the garden and youth interns. Plan and facilitate community-facing workshops and volunteer days. Conduct outreach and cultivate relationships with industry and community partners. Coordinate quarterly Farm-to-Table events for community members. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and evaluation. Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Bachelor’s Degree in any related field is preferred , but not required. 1+ years of professional experience in farming/gardening is required . 1+ years of experience working with transitional aged youth (18-25 yrs). A commitment to and passion for the mission of SPY is preferred . A willingness to work collaboratively as part of the SPY team. A strong interest in providing direct service to youth experiencing homelessness. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and housing first models. Must possess great communication and organizational skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, all workers in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. BENEFITS & PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time. EEO STATEMENT: Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Please include references in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr