Overview
Description:
Garden-based learning is where education meets your local food system. Join a group of passionate growers and educators to nurture the next generation of empowered eaters and community leaders!
We are looking for individuals interested in working as an educator in a hands-on, outdoor setting within a variety of our elementary educational programs. In the spring & fall, we host two after-school programs, lead Garden Classroom field trips, and run a Spring Break camp—all of which will be facilitated primarily by two instructors. During the summer, four instructors collaborate to implement our nine-week Summer Camp program. YGP Summer Camp provides much needed hands-on, high-quality child care for 1st – 6th graders during the summer break.
More details on our website, linked below.
Required Skills:
Instructors must be at least 18 at the start of the season.
Background check required.
Must be comfortable working outside in all weather types.
Preferred Skills:
Responsible and reliable, with strengths in time management, prioritizing and delegating tasks
Works well independently and in a team setting with an ability to communicate positively and effectively with staff and community members
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the YGP mission
Experience working directly with youth, an interest in experiential education, and a desire to work with children
Problem solver
Gardening experience
About Youth Garden Project
The Youth Garden Project (YGP) is a non-profit organization located in the beautiful red rock country of Moab, UT. Our mission is to “cultivate healthy children, families, and community through educational programs and connecting people with food from seed to table.” The garden is located on 1.5 acres adjacent to the high school and Mill creek, includes two outdoor classroom spaces, a chicken coop, a historic building which serves as our office, a commercial kitchen, a rabbit enclosure, two greenhouses, over 80 garden beds, and a fruit tree orchard.
