We are accepting applications until January 3, 2025

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for creating and sustaining a robust volunteer network for all the programs at DUG. This involves coordination of volunteer/corporate workdays throughout the year and administrative support for DUG community gardens as well as managing volunteer requests for DUG programs and events. The balance of responsibilities ebb and flow throughout the year, primarily dictated by the gardening season and other DUG program needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Volunteer coordination
• Corporate workday coordination
• Volunteer administrative duties

The compensation range for this role is $55,058 – $60,527, full-time non-exempt, fully benefited position based on experience and skill set.

We are accepting applications until January 3, 2025

The Office Coordinator supports DUG’s calendar of programming and provides support both behind the scenes and in direct engagement with our audiences. This
position is a great opportunity for a collaborative, teamwork-oriented individual who is self-directed, enjoys variety and is passionate about community gardens in service to connecting communities to nature, healthy food, healthy neighborhoods, food access, and food justice.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Office Administrative Assistance
• Program Support
• Financial Support
• Background Checks

The compensation range for this role is $55,058 – $60,527, full-time non-exempt, fully benefited position based on experience and skill set.

We are accepting applications until January 15, 2025

We are seeking a Contract Educator who is passionate about sharing their expertise in any of the following topics: compost and waste diversion, vermicomposting, organic gardening, and local food systems. This role will be an integral part of the Community Education Team, delivering public and private workshops as part of DUG’s programming across the Denver metro area.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Represent Denver Urban Gardens as an extension of our Community Education Team
• Deliver high quality, consistent, and engaging content in all workshops
• Keep accurate records of attendance for all workshops
• Maintain good communication with Community Education Manager
• Submit invoices by the last day of each month

This is a contract position with no minimum of hours guaranteed. $100 per 60-min workshop with $25/hour for prep time. Workshop prep time may include time spent procuring supplies and materials (up to a 2 hour maximum per workshop).

We are accepting applications until January 24, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Be present for and support the execution of all community and youth education workshops (held during weekday evenings and Saturday mornings) by assisting with setup, greeting and checking in participants, and general event cleanup.
• Provide on-ground support for the maintenance of all educational spaces.
• Provide workshop prep and facilitator support, including gathering materials, handouts, and workshop supplies.
• Support with timely education-related communication with attendees (email reminders, on-site assistance, building relationships).
• Represent DUG at tabling and outreach events to share about DUG educational programs.
• Support educational activities during DUG signature events (e.g. Volunteer Appreciation, Grow a Garden, Symposium).
• Participate in service opportunities and training sessions for Youth Service Fellowship.
• Attend and provide support as needed for DUG training programs.
• Support the organization of physical and digital education materials.
  Input data for tracking workshop, outreach, and other educational program attendance into Salesforce.

This role is a 30-32 hour per week role with an hourly rate of $21.81.

We are accepting applications until January 24, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 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.

This role is a 30-32 hour per week role with an hourly rate of $21.81.

We are accepting applications until January 24, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Serve with DUG’s volunteer program and the gardens team to support, and occasionally lead, our network of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include garden and food forest workdays, DUG signature events, seed distribution, gardening kit distribution, and more.
• On-the-ground support at workdays including setting up and breaking down volunteer tables and materials, welcoming volunteers on-site, supporting with physical labor, taking photos, and more.
• Represent DUG at in-person events hosted by our community gardens and food forests across Denver Metro.
• Assist in the cultivation and relationship building of community and corporate partnerships.
• Attend community outreach and tabling events to expand DUG’s volunteer network and promote DUG programs.
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner, including reporting on attendance at events, sending thank you notes, answering questions sent to DUG’s volunteer program gmail account, and posting on DUG’s Volunteer Platform (powered by Galaxy Digital).

This role is a 30-32 hour per week role with an hourly rate of $21.81.