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Company Name : Second Chance
Location : San Diego, CA 92114
Position : Youth Garden Program Coordinator/Manager (DOE)

Job Description : Youth Garden Program Coordinator/Manager (DOE)
Youth Programs
Who We Are
Second Chance is a place where justice involved San Diegans go to find hope, purpose and opportunity. Offering eight evidence-based programs, each staffed by a dedicated team of caring professionals, Second Chance is regarded throughout the greater San Diego area as a leader in helping formerly incarcerated and justice involved citizens successfully reintegrate into society.
What We Do
Second Chance helps hundreds of formerly incarcerated youth and adults receive the services they need to find a better path through job readiness training, case management, counseling, and transitional housing programs. We are dedicated to our mission of “disrupting the cycles of incarceration and poverty to help people find their way to self-sufficiency.”
We believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their family, and their communities. This is achieved by living our CARES values.
Program Summary
The Second Chance Youth Garden is a unique program of Second Chance that combines academic support, youth workforce development, and urban agriculture. The Youth Garden Program is an eight-week program for young people ages 14-21. Designed to divert youth away from the justice system, the youth garden program reengages youth in school and exposes them to meaningful work. Our program combines hands on work experience, classroom and experiential learning, individualized case management, and youth leadership and development opportunities. Working in underserved communities, the youth garden program aims to: make healthy food available, cultivate food justice, and help move youth toward successful high school graduation, higher education and employment.Who We’re Looking For Youth Garden Program Coordinator/ Manager (DOE), Full-time
We’re looking for smart, compassionate, and resourceful change-agents with a passion for inspiring others to better themselves. To be successful, you’ll have to be a loyal and dedicated critical thinker; a creative problem solver who doesn’t shy away from challenges and takes pride in everything you do. You believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig to find it. You love people. You enjoy leading others. You value diversity and embrace change.
The Youth Garden Program Coordinator/Manager (DOE), Youth Programs reports to the Senior Director of Programs and is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Youth Garden Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Farming:

Work alongside Urban Farmer/Educator II to:
maintain garden sites using complete organic practices at both garden sites including but not limited to planting, transplanting, pest, and disease management, weeding, watering, fertility management, compost maintenance and production, harvest, and post-harvest handling.
Manage garden sales including farm stand operations and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)- development, outreach, cash and invoice handling

Education and Program Support:

Provides all oversight for current and future elements of the Youth Garden Program including leading the Youth Garden team
Oversees outreach and recruitment efforts
Maintain relationships and develop new relationships with partner school sites and other referring entities/organizations.
Develop and implement all program curriculum, coursework, and case management
Work alongside Urban Farmer/Educator II to facilitate groups of youth in the garden Co-teach programming, evaluations, lessons, and youth activities (both indoors and outdoors) along with other program staff
Prepare for and facilitate other essential program components when needed (cooking class, team building etc.)
Monitor youth program participation, attendance, and progress in compliance with agency data collection system
Facilitate any referrals to appropriate community-based programming or services as needed
Chaperone participants at program related events or field trips
Assist Second Chance staff with projects, which promote agency programs, events and fundraising as needed
Communicate with parents, teachers, probation staff, or other community partners to coordinate services as needed
Collaborate with development staff to secure short- and long-term funding for the Youth Garden Program
Use Motivational Interviewing techniques and positive communication when working with all participants

What Skills Do You Need?
This is challenging work. A positive “can do” spirit is a must.
Qualifications

Experience working with (justice involved youth or at-risk youth, adults) preferred.
Demonstrated experience in small scale sustainable farming and tool/equipment usage.
Experience with teaching and/or group facilitation strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in data collection and software use
Proficient in operating: Computer, fax, scanner, printer, copy machine and multi-line phone
Not-for-profit experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency required
must possess at a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or other closely related field, preferably from an accredited college or university

Requirements
Must have a personal vehicle that you are willing to use for work, valid driver’s license and pass agency’s DMV check as well as provide proof of automobile insurance at agency-mandated liability levels.
Clearance on the following tests which will be paid for by San Diego Second Chance:
· Background Fingerprint check
· Drug Test
What We Offer
Purpose. Many places will offer you a job. At Second Chance you will change lives. Our work is that rewarding. It is what makes our employees stay and others return.
Job salary and benefits…
· This position is non-exempt (hourly), full-time, 40 hours/week. The rate of pay is $24-$27 per hour DOE.
· Employer paid medical and life insurance for employees
· Vacation and Sick Leave benefits
· And more!
If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference alongside a world-class team, then Second Chance wants you. Join us.
We’re committed to giving justice-involved individuals a Second Chance.
Are you?
Second Chance Program, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. Second Chance Program will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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