The Community Agriculture & Sustainability Volunteer Coordinator collaborates with staff to coordinate and facilitate volunteer activities for the Community Agriculture & Sustainability Division throughout the City of Alpharetta. They also work under the guidance of the Community Services Manager to coordinate the field operations of the city’s regenerative, organic farm.**This position is temporary part-time.**The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.
Facilitate 4-5 volunteer days per week at Old Rucker Farm, 12 months of the year, during set times of the day, working alongside the volunteers. The days and times may change with the season to accommodate temperatures and sunlight.
Facilitate, host, and work alongside private volunteer workday groups of 10+ people. Collaborate on scheduling and coordination; collaborate with Community Services Manager on projects and tasks available each week.
Lead and work alongside volunteers of student clubs from local schools in environmental and agriculture-related projects through after-school or weekend programming. Coordinate with staff to ensure participants are signed up and have completed all necessary documentation before arriving at workday.
Support and collaborate with the Education Coordinator on the successful delivery of the Grow-A-Row program, including plant delivery, harvest delivery, and other tasks as needed.
Coordinate with farm team to facilitate large workday events (MLK Day of Service, Farm workdays, Harvest Picnic, etc.) at the Old Rucker Farm or other city parks as scheduled, assisting with day-of facilitation, tool and equipment organizing, signage needs, etc.
Keep the Community Agriculture & Sustainability team informed of volunteer schedules on a weekly basis, including the program volunteers, groups, and general volunteer updates.
Coordinate with the Community Agriculture & Sustainability team regarding the production field planting schedule (Heirloom), availability of seeds, tools, and other necessary materials needed to carry out volunteer projects, have successful field plantings and grower program distributions.
Assist with field and park maintenance and production support, which may include seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and other tasks as needed.
Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge of:
Small-scale organic food production.
Small construction tool use and basic building skills.
Topics including urban agriculture, botany, horticulture, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access and food security.
Ability to:
Work independently and be flexible.
Work outdoors with exposure to sun during planting seasons, and in warm and cold weather.
Work with diverse populations including youth and adults.
Plan and organize programs.
Multitask, meet deadlines and documentation requirements.
Occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally reach and grasp with arms and hands.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job qualifies.
• High-school diploma
• Two to three years of volunteer coordination experience with outdoor group management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Computer (Microsoft applications) and project management skills.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.
The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
