Community Agriculture & Sustainability Volunteer Coordinator

The Community Agriculture & Sustainability Volunteer Coordinator at the City of Alpharetta, GA, is a temporary part-time position responsible for coordinating volunteer activities at Old Rucker Farm. Key tasks include facilitating volunteer days, organizing private workdays, collaborating with the farm team, and supporting various agricultural programs. Candidates should have 2-3 years of volunteer coordination experience, knowledge of organic food production, and strong communication skills.
Job Summary & General Information The Community Agriculture & Sustainability Volunteer Coordinator works in collaboration with the Education and Volunteer Supervisor to coordinate and facilitate all volunteer activities for the Community Agriculture & Sustainability Division throughout the City of Alpharetta. This position is temporary part-time. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities The Volunteer Coordinator will: 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 and host private volunteer workdays for groups of 10+ people. Collaborate with the Education and Volunteer Supervisor on scheduling and coordination; collaborate with farm team on projects and tasks available each week, tools, and supplies needed. Lead volunteer workdays for student clubs from local schools in environmental and agriculture-related projects through after-school or weekend programming.

Coordinate with Education and Volunteer Supervisor to ensure all participants are signed up in Point and have completed all necessary documentation before arriving at workday. Support the Volunteer and Education Supervisor with Grow-A-Row program, 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, adding them to team calendars, including the program volunteers, groups, and general volunteers. Coordinate with the Community Agriculture & Sustainability team regarding the production field planting schedule (TEND), availability of seeds, tools, and other necessary materials needed to carry out volunteer projects; Assist with field and park maintenance and production support, which may include seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and other tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications At least 2-3 years of volunteer coordination experience, with outdoor group management experience preferred.

Knowledge and skills in small-scale organic food production. Knowledge and skills in small construction tool use and basic building skills. Knowledge of or interest in topics including urban agriculture, botany, horticulture, environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems, food access and food security.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults. Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills. Ability to work independently and be flexible.

Computer skills and project management skills. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally reaches and grasps with arms and hands.

Ability to work outdoors with exposure to sun during planting seasons, and in warm and cold weather. Supplemental Information 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.