Overview
Community Garden Connections Co-Coordinatoror – L. McCann Study E Jobs in Keene, New Hampshire, USA at Antioch University
Position: Community Garden Connections Co-Coordinatoror – L. McCann [Work Study] Antioch University New E[…]
Start Date:
5/5/2025
End Date: 5/1/2026
Number of Positions: 4
Hours per Week: 20 hrs/week per student
Weekends
Required:
Per student interest and availability; not required
Evenings
Required:
Per student interest and availability, not required
Supervisor:
Libby Mc Cann
Alternate Supervisor:
Suzanne Green
This position allows for remote work Yes/No:
Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 10-20% 10% Staff meetings and/or any related administrative/program planning/computer-based efforts
Method to assess remote work:
Meeting attendance; deliverables created
Job Description
Community Garden Connections (CGC) seeks creative, collaborative students to co-coordinate our ongoing local garden education and food justice initiative.
CGC is committed to building local capacity to grow food and address issues of food insecurity related to climate change impacts, personal and communal health, and resiliency (http://(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below).).
This position works closely with additional CGC Co-Coordinators and faculty to support existing community garden sites (70 beds total) located at social service agencies/nonprofits in the City of Keene as well as one campus garden site.
All coordinators will be responsible for specific sites, will collaborate with fellow co-coordinators to ensure all deliverables are met, and will champion specific responsibilities based on their interests. These positions are available for work study or non-work study students.
General responsibilities:
Foster relationships with assigned CGC garden sites and assist at other sites where needed.
Collaborate with local nonprofits and organizations in the Monadnock Region who are engaged in related work.
Creatively pursue relevant service projects that address community-identified interests and fulfill CGC’s mission to increase access to food and to enhance community resiliency.
Design, implement and evaluate educational workshops that support your professional and community interests.
Assist other co-coordinators in their responsibilities as needed.
Participate in maintaining garden beds at assigned sites as needed by partner organizations.
Fiscal responsibilities include budget management, inventory, and procurement of supplies.
In addition to these general coordinator responsibilities, there are specific roles outlined below.
When applying, please indicate which of the following role(s) and responsibilities would best fit your interests and experiences.
Qualifications:
Strong project management, organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to have fun planning, preparing, and gardening with local organizations.
Works well with a variety of people.
Self-directed and motivated to move the project forward.
Willing to learn new skills.
Familiarity with gardening, food justice, environmental education, culturally responsive education, grant writing and/or evaluation experience preferred though not required.
Possibly interested in continuing beyond the position end date.
How to Apply: Send email of interest with resume to Libby McCann Email: emccann
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Environmental Studies
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Title: Community Garden Connections Co-Coordinatoror – L. McCann Study E
Company: Antioch University
Location: Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian)
