City of Hampton

Community Gardens Coordinator

City of Hampton  •  $42k - $46k/yr  •  Onsite  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 09516

Department: PARKS

Job classification: Community Gardens Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Join our team as a Community Garden Coordinator at the picturesque Bluebird Gap Farm. Cultivate your passion for gardening while fostering community connections. Apply now and grow with us!

The purpose of this position within the organization is to plan, coordinate, and administer the Community Garden Program for the City of Hampton. This position works under general supervision according to set procedures. Oversees a team of volunteers.

Minimum Requirements

  • Requires high school diploma or successful completion of a GED.
  • One (1) year of experience with coordinating volunteers and working in community gardens, or closely related experience.
  • Must have knowledge of crop planting schedules, gardening maintenance, and knowledge of pesticide management.
  • Requires the ability to instruct program participants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
  • This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
  • Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

  • Requires shift work to include some nights, weekends and holidays.
  • May require some local travel.
  • The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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City of Hampton

About City of Hampton

Hampton, Virginia, is a progressive coastal city in Southeastern Virginia that has been recognized nationally for its innovative local government.

With 124 miles of waterfront and 1,800 acres of park land, Hampton offers unbeatable outdoor recreation and leisure. Restaurants, breweries, museums and live-music venues provide indoor entertainment. The city’s public high schools have received awards for an innovative career pathway program that creates teams that frame learning around employment clusters of interest. The city of 135,000 people is located in the heart of a top-40 metro area with a population of more than 1.7 million, offering both small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Hampton is rooted in its history as the oldest continuous settlement in what was once British North America, but in its more than 400 years of existence the city has developed a history and culture of innovation. We have led change, as home to the country’s original Air Force base and NASA center, one of the top historically black universities, and industries developing technologies for sensors, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and unmanned flight, cybersecurity. In Hampton, entrepreneurs thrive.

Join the city government team that’s been an All-America City three times and named a White House Local Champion of Change, earned accolades from ICMA for Strategic Leadership & Governance, Center for Digital Government, Government Finance Officers Association and many more.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hampton, VA
Year Founded
1610
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