GreenSpace Partners

Position Opening

GreenSpace Partners is a program of The Green Institute that works with community members to improve the community through green space projects including community gardens, urban forestry projects, and city park renovations.  Our “Partners” include community gardens, block clubs, town home associations, neighborhood councils, and non-profit organizations.  More information about the program is available online at http://www.greeninstitute.org/GSP.

Once again this year we will be hiring a seasonal Greening Coordinator.  This position will report directly to the Program Director.  The dates of employment can be adjusted to accommodate an academic schedule.

Employment Dates:       April 15 – October 1, 2002 (flexible)

Pay Range:                   $10-$12/ hr

Benefits:                       None

Hours:                          30 hrs/wk (flexible); Saturday mornings required.

Requirements:               Driver’s License, familiarity with community gardens, ability to work independently in a diverse community.

The responsibilities of the greening coordinator will include, but not be limited to:

1.      Coordinating a market gardening program

·        Work with gardeners to plan, plant and cultivate market crops

·        Deliver tables, canopy, gardeners, and produce to market Saturday Mornings

·        Operate a table at the market, handling cash and distributing funds to gardeners.

2.      Assemble a variety of greening information in non-English languages

·        Research material already available in translation

·        Seek out community members/organizations to translate materials

·        Organize events within immigrant communities

3.      Work with community gardeners on individual projects

·        Distribute plant and seed donations and other supplies

·        Help community members to solve other problems as they arise

Applications should be received by Friday, March 29, 2002.  Applicants should send a resume and cover letter.  E-mail to czoll@greeninstitute.org is preferred.

Corrie Zoll, Program Director

GreenSpace Partners

2801 21^st Avenue South, Suite 110

Minneapolis, MN 55407

czoll@greeninstitute.org