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Job Description
Community Garden Coordinator
Location Tijuana River Valley Community Garden
Schedule Part-time, up to 25 hours per week (nights and weekends required) one-year grant‑funded position
Reports to Garden and Facilities Director
Compensation $20-$23 per hour
Benefits Eligible for sick time, optional 403B plan, $25/month cell‑phone stipend
Classification Part‑time, Non‑exempt
Expected Start Date ASAP
Scope of Work The Community Garden Coordinator position works primarily at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden located south of Imperial Beach, CA. This position will work with the Director of Gardens and Facilities to ensure over 210 small community garden plots are maintained and managed in accordance with lease agreement from County of San Diego and Olivewood Gardens. Strong communication, maintenance, and gardening skills are essential, including weeding, watering, harvesting, composting, and more. As an organization rooted in community, this role requires active participation in anti‑racist work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct garden plot inspections and follow up with gardeners with relevant notice letters
Provide advice and assistance to help garden members implement gardening practices that conserve natural resources and are pesticide‑free
Conduct maintenance on shared spaces, like moving, weeding, moving compost, mulching, and more
Serve as a liaison between Olivewood Gardens and TRVCG members, answer questions and provide timely communication
Coordinate with staff and partners to organize and participate in garden events and workdays
Fill vacant plots with wait list members and conduct garden orientations with new members
Conduct maintenance and repairs as needed
Coordinate volunteer events and activities including clean‑ups, maintenance, etc.
Participate in garden advisory meetings
Support annual lease renewal process and maintenance of garden waiting lists
Attend Olivewood Gardens monthly staff meeting and other relevant trainings and meetings
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate: Community service minded, enjoys working outside, good communicator, takes direction well, critical thinker, appreciates garden and mission, eager to learn and engage with Olivewood team and TRVCG
Previous experience in gardening, maintenance, and working in an outdoor setting is required
Spanish language proficiency is preferred
Desire to embrace Olivewood Gardens mission to protect and conserve natural resources
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, auto insurance, reliable transportation and experience in first aid
Willing to maintain flexible work schedule, working weekends and evenings when needed
Ability to work independently in an outdoor setting during various weather conditions
Physical Demands Work is performed in an outdoor setting with moderate noise level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous outdoor tasks related to garden maintenance. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision.
Stand whole day
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear and taste or smell
About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center The mission of Olivewood Gardens is to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Olivewood champions health equity and food justice through education, access, and advocacy at our 8‑acre urban garden and teaching kitchen in National City, and throughout the community.
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Location Tijuana River Valley Community Garden
Schedule Part-time, up to 25 hours per week (nights and weekends required) one-year grant‑funded position
Reports to Garden and Facilities Director
Compensation $20-$23 per hour
Benefits Eligible for sick time, optional 403B plan, $25/month cell‑phone stipend
Classification Part‑time, Non‑exempt
Expected Start Date ASAP
Scope of Work The Community Garden Coordinator position works primarily at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden located south of Imperial Beach, CA. This position will work with the Director of Gardens and Facilities to ensure over 210 small community garden plots are maintained and managed in accordance with lease agreement from County of San Diego and Olivewood Gardens. Strong communication, maintenance, and gardening skills are essential, including weeding, watering, harvesting, composting, and more. As an organization rooted in community, this role requires active participation in anti‑racist work and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Position Responsibilities
Conduct garden plot inspections and follow up with gardeners with relevant notice letters
Provide advice and assistance to help garden members implement gardening practices that conserve natural resources and are pesticide‑free
Conduct maintenance on shared spaces, like moving, weeding, moving compost, mulching, and more
Serve as a liaison between Olivewood Gardens and TRVCG members, answer questions and provide timely communication
Coordinate with staff and partners to organize and participate in garden events and workdays
Fill vacant plots with wait list members and conduct garden orientations with new members
Conduct maintenance and repairs as needed
Coordinate volunteer events and activities including clean‑ups, maintenance, etc.
Participate in garden advisory meetings
Support annual lease renewal process and maintenance of garden waiting lists
Attend Olivewood Gardens monthly staff meeting and other relevant trainings and meetings
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate: Community service minded, enjoys working outside, good communicator, takes direction well, critical thinker, appreciates garden and mission, eager to learn and engage with Olivewood team and TRVCG
Previous experience in gardening, maintenance, and working in an outdoor setting is required
Spanish language proficiency is preferred
Desire to embrace Olivewood Gardens mission to protect and conserve natural resources
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, auto insurance, reliable transportation and experience in first aid
Willing to maintain flexible work schedule, working weekends and evenings when needed
Ability to work independently in an outdoor setting during various weather conditions
Physical Demands Work is performed in an outdoor setting with moderate noise level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous outdoor tasks related to garden maintenance. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision.
Stand whole day
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear and taste or smell
About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center The mission of Olivewood Gardens is to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Olivewood champions health equity and food justice through education, access, and advocacy at our 8‑acre urban garden and teaching kitchen in National City, and throughout the community.
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