College Hill Learning Garden - Education and Outreach Project Manager (3374)
Job Description
PROJECT: COLLEGE HILL LEARNING GARDEN
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The College Hill Learning Garden is owned and operated by the SFPUC with the goal of educating the next generation of environmental stewards. At the Learning Garden the SFPUC provides free fieldtrips and educational experiences for youth in the elementary grade levels (primarily grade levels 3rd through 5th but occasionally youth in grade levels K through 12th). Through a unique site-specific curricula youth make connections between the water, power and sewer services of the SFPUC and key ecoliteracy concepts which support their growth towards becoming environmental stewards.
This position is responsible for all operational and educational activities at the College Hill Learning Garden. Primary responsibilities include site management, teaching and instruction. Position responsibilities also include administration of educational programming at the College Hill Learning Garden, scheduling fieldtrip visits with teachers and schools, coordination with various internal and external stakeholders including developing relationships with SFUSD teachers, developing College Hill community support and interest, maintaining educational vegetable gardens and acting as a good neighbor to the community surround the College Hill Learning Garden.
This position is part of the SFPUC’s Community Benefits Team. The SFPUC was among the first utilities in the nation to adopt an Environmental Justice Policy and later, a Community Benefits Policy, and the Community Benefits team is tasked with ensuring that the SFPUC is in compliance with these policies. This position reports to the SFPUC’s Arts and Education Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TEACHING & OUTREACH: 50%
• Manage all site operations and all educational programming at the garden.
• Lead instruction for all fieldtrips to the College Hill Learning Garden, including leading hands-on outdoor fieldtrips for youth and adults in both small groups and large groups.
• Facilitate hands-on field trips for SFUSD students utilizing existing College Hill Learning Garden curriculum and best practices in outdoor education.
• Outreach and coordinate with SFUSD Schools for enrollment in fieldtrip availability. Outreach will be targeted to SFUSD students in grades 3rd through 5th.
• Implement educational curriculum which is aligned with the SFPUC’s Big Ideas educational framework and the NGSS.
• Develop and/or deepen a partnership with underserved schools in San Francisco, as well as the four schools closest to College Hill (Fairmount, Junipero Serra, Leonard Flynn and Paul Revere ES).
• Coordinate with non-profit providers to provide community involvement days at College Hill for residents of Bernal Heights, Mission and other nearby neighborhoods.
• Lead and facilitate regular weekend open-garden hours to allow for community exploration and engagement.
• Develop, outreach and facilitate virtual educational engagements for SFUSD youth centered on the SFPUC’s Big Ideas, existing College Hill Learning Garden fieldtrip curriculum and SFPUC operations.
CULTIVATING EDUCATIONAL VEGETABLE GARDENS: 20%
• Manage the College Hill Learning Garden so that all site assets perform their educational functions.
• Manage and perform daily, weekly, seasonal and annual maintenance of the garden’s educational vegetable gardens, which includes: pruning, weeding, planting, applying mulch, amending soil with compost, watering and harvesting.
• Candidate must be able to perform garden tasks such as pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, composting, watering, and harvesting, which involves lifting, kneeling, bending, hauling, reaching, pulling, squeezing and sweeping, on a daily basis.
• Coordinate the maintenance of garden equipment, grey and green infrastructure, and garden irrigation, which includes: maintenance and upkeep of tools, tool shed and sink area, composting toilet and office.
• Ensure the site is safe for all and secure when staff are not present (ensuring gates are locked, tools are locked in tool shed, etc.)
• Ensure that the College Hill Learning Garden operates in accordance with all public health directives, including those related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING: 30%
• Manage, schedule and assign tasks and responsibilities to the Garden Associate and Garden Interns.
• Manage, schedule and assign tasks to students and volunteers.
• Track and measure Key Performance Indicators related to the operation of programs at the College Hill Learning Garden, such as: number of students served, student demographics, number and types of field trips/lessons conducted, number of schools participating in a field trip, number of adult classes/community involvement days, and pounds of vegetables harvested.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders, as needed.
• Class 3374 Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A JOB LIKE THIS, WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
One year (2000 hours) of experience supervising, coordinating or directing volunteer services and/or community outreach services in an organization which provides services to the public.
Substitution: Additional experience supervising, coordinating or directing volunteer and/or community relations services, as described above, may be substituted for up to two years of the required baccalaureate degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
VERIFICATION:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
NOTE: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.
Verification of required work experience typically must be on the employer’s letterhead, and must include the applicant’s name, job title, description of job duties, dates of employment, hours per week, and signature of the employer, supervisor, or appropriate representative.
Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. CCSF employees will not receive credit for experience obtained outside of their classification unless recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Rule 110.9.1/111A.11.2.
Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.
Verification of required valid licensure/certification typically must be a photocopy of the license/certificate including the name of the issuing agency as well as the name of the license/certificate holder, license/certificate number, and expiration date.
Additional Information
SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS ARE LISTED BELOW:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EXAM ANALYST INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Linda Muir by email at LMuir@sfwater.org.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Carol Isen - Human Resources Director