Internal Only DPW Garden Coordinator

Urbana, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Garden Coordinator (Internal Only)

LOCATION: Dr. Preston L Williams Jr Elementary

SUPERVISOR: Teaching and Learning Department; co-coordinated with F2S Leadership Team including Sola Gratia Farm and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

JOB SUMMARY: Garden Coordinator(s) will support sustainable garden development and use by school teachers and students. Each Coordinator will also lead the Edible Grow Space committee at their school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Lead school-specific Garden Committee and coordinate regular meetings.
Manage school gardens according to comprehensive garden safety manual including food safety physical safety and environmental safety components
Manage school garden according to garden management plans for soil health efficient water use pests and weeds
Maintain records for traceability purposes including: grow space participation/work log and harvest log
Maintain flow-chart and contact list for grow space management roles and responsibilities
Co-develop summer management plan for edible grow spaces which could include: summer programming (summer school summer camps USD 116 student internship or work opportunities Future Farmers of America student projects) and community volunteer opportunities
Include global edible crops that will grow in Zone 5b including identification of specific planting/harvest times that correspond with the school year and whether these crops meet USDA standards for inclusion in school meals/snacks
Co-develop survey for USD community (students parents/guardians staff) about specific edible crops they would like to be grown in the edible grow spaces
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the district administration and/or F2S Leadership Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of schools and education terminology
Experience in education nutrition environmental science or agriculture
Experience working with youth in an educational setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Passion for inspiring healthful eating among youth and for promoting local sustainable agriculture is a plus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

3-8 hours per week; up to 50 weeks per year but most hours between April and November
This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit
This is not an administrative position.
Position is for current USD 116 employees

START DATE: March 1 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:January 2026

Required Experience:

Urbana School District #116TITLE: Garden Coordinator (Internal Only)LOCATION: Dr. Preston L Williams Jr ElementarySUPERVISOR: Teaching and Learning Department; co-coordinated with F2S Leadership Team including Sola Gratia Farm and Champaign-Urbana Public Health DistrictJOB SUMMARY: Garden Coordinato...