Children's Garden Coordinator

About the Opportunity:

We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity at our Portland Metro campus for a Children's Garden Coordinator. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Children's Garden and the garden-related activities for the children in treatment at the Parry Center Campus, in addition to enhancing and maintaining the physical environment of the agency's grounds as needed.

About You:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Develop and implement therapeutic horticultural activities for children utilizing the organic vegetable, herb, and flower garden, as well as indoor activities sites. Develop garden-related educational syllabi and organize thematic events such as seasonal celebrations, etc.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain all physical aspects of the garden site and its infrastructure, including caring for all plantings both perennial and annual to promote the optimum health, appearance, and safety of the Children's Garden by pruning and trimming of shrubs, tilling, weeding, composting, mulching, planting. Plan and implement annual garden design.

• Participate in weekly clinical meetings on Wednesday mornings, to coordinate with clinical staff in providing activities in response to children's individual treatment plans. Participate in weekly Facilities Department Meetings.

• Maintain lines of communication between the garden program, the Development Department, Volunteer Program, and the Clinical Treatment Programs as well as a variety of private and public sponsors of the garden. Assist in developing and maintaining media contacts, public relations, tours, and grant requests etc., under the direction of the Development Department.

• In collaboration with the Volunteer Department, coordinate, set up & manage the annual August fundraiser Farmer's Market

• Attend and participate in occasional local seminars and workshops dealing with Horticultural Therapy

• Complete all training required for the position.

Our preferred candidate will have the have the following education, knowledge, and experience:

Must Have:

• Associate degree or higher in Landscape, Managment/Horticulture Therapy or equivalent training/education

• Experience in working in horticultural such as school garden, retail nursey, organic farming, etc. with knowledge of year-round needs of a large garden

• Driver's license in good standing and personal vehicle and proof liability insurance with limits of $100,000/$300,000

Preferred but not required:

• Experience working directly with children and adolescents

• Knowledge of mental and behavioral health challenges and how to modify activities to accommodate those needs

• Ability to collaborate with other professionals and develop horticulture activities for children and adolescents

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package, including the following:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees

• 401k retirement plan matches.

• Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development.

• Paid Training

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• And more!

This is full time 40/hour per week on site position. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

About us:

We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of "Building Brighter Futures with Children and Families".

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need - when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non -violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https://www.trilliumfamily.org/

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Application Details: Consideration of candidates is on-going, and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.

If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support a culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.