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City of Little Rock

PT Dunbar Garden Program Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Community engagement opportunities
Professional Development
supportive work environment

Job Description

The City of Little Rock is a vibrant and diverse municipality dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all residents and employees. Known for its rich cultural heritage and commitment to community development, the city actively promotes equal employment opportunities in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. This ensures a workplace free from discrimination related to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. The City of Little Rock is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive culture where every employee is empowered to contribute... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two year degree or comparable experience in relevant fields
  • Minimum one year experience in teaching or training
  • Minimum one year experience in management with fiscal and supervisory responsibilities
  • Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in diverse weather conditions
  • Ability to work with children kindergarten through eighth grade
  • Must pass non-DOT drug and alcohol screening
  • Criminal history background check
  • Sex offender status check
  • Motor vehicle report check
  • Ability to track and report volunteer hours
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to take direction and constructive feedback

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of a two year degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, sustainability, food systems, education, environmental studies or related area
  • One year experience in training, teaching or conducting presentations
  • One year experience managing an initiative or organization with planning, fiscal control, revenue generation, staff supervision and community relations
  • Experience preferably in a non-profit environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work with kids of all ages
  • Knowledge of Google Suite Apps or willingness to learn
  • Ability to create presentations using MS PowerPoint or Google Presentation app
  • Creative and flexible problem-solving skills
  • Artistic or multimedia skills are a plus

Job Duties

  • Work with the Board to develop annual and long-range strategic plans
  • Participate in financial planning and administer the operational budget
  • Develop measurable goals, implement plans, and budgets
  • Supervise interns and Americorp Service Members assigned to Dunbar Garden
  • Delegate tasks to service members and volunteers
  • Provide the Board with comprehensive financial reports
  • Oversee the operation of Dunbar Garden including event organization, volunteer program development, farm planning, crop scheduling, and product distribution
  • Act as a spokesperson and strengthen community relationships
  • Manage marketing, branding, community outreach, and online presence
  • Coordinate with educators for garden access
  • Supervise on-site market operations
  • Foster teamwork through flexible problem-solving
  • Maintain volunteer hour tracking
  • Evaluate market efficacy

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location