RamCorps DUG Corps Garden Support Member

Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week30-32

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationDenver, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?Yes

Description of Work Unit

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to reviewColorado State University's Principles of Community (~~~) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement.

Established in 2015, the partnership between CSU Extension and AmeriCorps aims to provide people power to the communities of Colorado. The CSUE AmeriCorps Program is an AmeriCorps State program funded by AmeriCorps through Serve Colorado - The Governor's Commission on Community Service. Our program facilitates members serving across the state of Colorado. To learn more about CSU Extension, visit ourwebsite (~~~/) . To learn more about AmeriCorps, clickhere (~~~/) .

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Denver Urban Gardens started as a grassroots movement in the late 1970s when gardeners in Denver's Northside neighborhood came together to create a space for a group of local Hmong women to grow their own food. Working collaboratively, they transformed a vacant parking lot into what is now the Pecos Community Garden, and over the following years, more community gardens began to spring up as the group helped other neighbors do the same. In addition to our gardens, DUG programs provide access, skills, and resources to help people grow food in community and regenerate urban green space. We offeryouth programming (~~~) ,skill-building workshops for adults (~~~) ,community-centered events (~~~) ,volunteer workdays (~~~) ,free and reduced-cost seeds and seedlings (~~~) , andcompost training (~~~) .

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Position Summary

Denver Urban Gardens ( DUG ) Corps members serve as program activators, building DUG's capacity to fulfill its mission to provide access, skills, and resources for people to grow healthy food in community and regenerate urban green spaces. Members will provide key program support and represent DUG throughout metro Denver. This is a three-quarter time (1,200 hours) AmeriCorps position. Service will begin with the new member orientation on February 10, 2025.

DUG's Garden/Field Operations team works together to meet the needs of our Community Garden and Food Forest networks of food producing spaces. The team does notdirectly engage with the planting, growing, and harvesting of our community garden plots. This position will be integrated with the team to support in workday and field strategy meetings throughout the season. Training and personal protective equipment as needed on all technical tasks assigned to this role will be provided.

Term of Service / Time Commitment:

This is a three-quarter time AmeriCorps national and community service position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 1200 hours during the term (approximately 30 hours/week). The position begins February 10, 2025, and ends October 31, 2025. The member will develop a schedule with leadership that ensures enough opportunity to meet the minimum number of service hours.

Training and Support Provided: Members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% (or 340 hours) of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved trainings. Member will be supervised and supported by Taylor Kibble, Garden Projects Manager, as well as by Melinda Macpherson, RamCorps Program Manager,~~~. The cohort of members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions

This position is based atDenver Urban Gardens (1031 33rd Street #100.Denver, CO, 80205). Members will serve at the DUG offices in Denver, in the field at garden sites and event locations throughout the DUG network, and some hours may be served remotely.

Program Benefits

• A living allowance of approximately $1,377.89 for three-quarter time members (1200 hours) per pay period on a bi-weekly cycle for an approximate total of $26,180.00 for the term of service. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member.

• An education award of $5,176.50 is earned upon successful completion of term of service.

• It is possible to temporarily postpone repayment of qualified student loans through forbearance while serving as an AmeriCorps member.

• Mileage reimbursement for travel to required trainings and days of service.

• Access to ongoing professional development trainings and resources through the university.

• Experience serving with professionals in the field with on the ground training.

• Non-tangible benefits including extensive making a difference in a community, valuable networking opportunities, and serving the local community in an identified area of need.

• Alumni benefits include priority hiring with organizations that are part of Employers of National Service and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to eliminate educational debt.

• The member will develop experience serving with institutions of higher education (Colorado State University). They will also serve with DUG and community partners.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old at start of service.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

• Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI , and National Sex Offender Public Website checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202.

• Wear official AmeriCorps identity items such as name tag, T-shirts, and lapel pins during all AmeriCorps service.

• Be willing to provide direct services, strengthen the community or build the capacity of the organization as described in the position description.

• Interest in gardening, community building, education, and/or fieldwork.

• Ability and willingness to serve in a position 5 days a week, Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

• Ability to use a computer for e-mail communication and online reporting.

• Able to be respectful, collaborative, and constructive in working environments.

• Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or service experience in one or multiple of DUG's pillars: food, community, and climate.

• Passion for community building and making new connections.

• Proficiency in language(s) other than English.

Posting Details

Working TitleRamCorps DUG Corps Garden Support Member

Posting Number202400813T

DepartmentExtension Community Engagement

Salary Range$21.81 per hour

Employee Benefits

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Close Date01/24/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, all materials must be received directly at~~~ later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Please submit the following to apply

• Resume

• Cover Letter

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office ~~~. For questions regarding the AmeriCorps program, the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Melinda Macpherson ~~~.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryDirect Service

Duty/Responsibility

• Be on-site support for DUG led volunteer workdays in existing gardens, including tool and supplies loading and unloading, site set up, prep and material staging, leading volunteers in building, repairing and maintenance of garden features for accessibility support and risk mitigation.

• Be on ground support for new garden builds, including receiving material deliveries, site preparation, marking and staking out project areas, and pre-measuring and cutting lumber.

• Support in executing sustainability installation projects, including water tank installation, replacing PVC spigot risers with galvanized steel, message board construction and installation, and other safety and accessibility improvement projects.

• Meet garden maintenance needs in a timely manner as assigned by DUG Garden/Field Operations Staff including irrigation repair, fence repair, garden plot/bed repair and general clean up support.

Percentage Of Time80%

Job Duty CategoryMember Training and Professional Development

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate in on-going trainings and events as required and requested by AmeriCorps, CSU Extension, and/or partner sites.

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryService Commitment

Duty/Responsibility

• Complete contract service hours (three-quarter time: 1200 hours) and site-specific responsibilities by October 31, 2025.

• Commit to complete your term of service.

• Attend DUG all-staff meetings and events.

• Have dependable transportation to and from host site, program/partner site, and programming activities.

• Wear official AmeriCorps identity items such as name tag, T-shirts, and lapel pins during all AmeriCorps service.

• Represent AmeriCorps, Colorado State University Extension, host site, and program/partner site in a professional manner.

• Accurately complete and submit enrollment paperwork and reports; report data as requested.

Percentage Of Time10%

References

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents