This is an opportunity to be immersed in Vermont Garden Network’s (VGN) initiatives in collective gardening and climate resiliency, across multiple program sites. The Garden Educator will work in gardens and greenhouses to assist with season-long tasks and deliver hands-on programming for a diverse audience. 

Primary Responsibilities 
As a Gardener

• Lead weekly tasks, including: direct seeding, transplanting, mulching, pest monitoring, pruning, trellising, weeding, harvesting, and coordinating watering schedules
• Participate in maintenance of sheds, tools, pathways, signage 
• Ensure that educational garden sites reflect best practices in organic agriculture and remain accessible to program participants and visitors
• Diligently document activities through garden logs, spreadsheets and photographs

As an Educator

• Serve as a mentor to new gardeners by providing guidance and building relationships with program participants over the course of the growing season
• Develop weekly garden-based learning opportunities to welcome families and caretakers of young children in a positive and nurturing environment
• Assist with gathering materials, workshop prep, and delivery as needed

As a Team Member

• Engage in weekly staff meetings and collaborate with supervisors across programs
• Represent our organization at public events and community gatherings
• Participate in other related assignments as necessary

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