Green Corps Program Director

Position Overview:  

Direct  Green Corps an urban agriculture training program for high school age students, in Cleveland, OH.  Manage staff in the planning and building of urban agriculture sites in Cleveland which includes an 11-week work-study program for high school students, based in horticultural training and job skill development. 

Program includes urban agricultural site development and planting, selling produce in local farmers markets, and creation of packaged products including salsa.  Oversee strategic planning development for student work-study program, growth of agricultural base, urban conservation initiatives and Cleveland Botanical Garden outreach to the community through Learning Gardens.  Build strategic partnerships in the Greater Cleveland community.   

Responsibilities:

Manage the program development and implementation of the seasonal work and year-round programming for the Green Corps' Learning Gardens, located throughout Cleveland, OH.

Serve as an effective liaison to schools, community and neighborhood organizations, and build partnerships with these organizations that will strategically connect Learning Gardens as part of the greater- community.

Build school and social services liaison network to streamline recruitment program for students in the summer work-study Green Corps program.  Coordinate recruitment of students.

Establish documentation and record keeping protocol, including student profiles and statistics, program evaluation, educational curriculum and student activity.

Recruit and supervise seasonal Learning Garden employees.  Build orientation program to ensure that seasonal staff will receive in appropriate educational objective, group dynamics and youth development skills. Staff evaluation.

Coordinate Green Corps program special events - Open Houses, ground breaking celebrations, closing ceremonies and garden harvest celebrations.

Manage and assist with budget preparation, program assessment and evaluation, and grant reporting.

Work on the development of the Green Corps program including strategic siting of Learning Gardens, development of long-range plan, development of the Ripe from Downtown line of products.

Liaison with internal Cleveland Botanical Gardens functions including development, marketing, and administration.

Ensure Green Corps quality programs from both an educational and land management perspective.

Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in education, horticulture or related area is required. Excellent organizational, project management, supervisory and communication skills.  Experience in- lieu of master's degree acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to form community networking relationships and to organize educational, vocational and/or community service programs. 
• Classroom or informal science teaching, at the high school level is desirable.
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work extended hours during the summer months. 
• Innovative, entrepreneurial spirit in designing urban agricultural, student based work-study program.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and driving record acceptable to be covered on the Garden's vehicle insurance policy

Compensation: Cleveland Botanical Garden offers a competitive salary & benefit package and a dynamic work environment. 

To Apply:

Please send resume with salary history & requirements. No phone calls, please. 

Human Resource Manager
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH  44106

Cleveland Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. The Garden seeks skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to join our staff and enhance our reputation as one of the country's foremost public gardens.