About Us
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides access, skills, and resources for people to grow healthy food in community and regenerate urban green spaces. We’re working towards a sustainable urban future where people are deeply and directly connected to the earth, each other, and the food they eat.
DUG centers equity as one of its organizational values, and we value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. We believe food is a universal right, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of our food system. Learn more about us!
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
At DUG, we strive to promote JEDI principles across our organization. One example is through our Change Committee, which is a group of staff members and community members who meet monthly to discuss various topics such as accessibility in the gardens, language justice, and youth engagement.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits for employees including paid holidays, vacation, paid trusted time off, as well as employer-sponsored insurance and retirement plans. DUG also offers professional learning opportunities in Horticulture, Urban Agriculture, Food Access, Health & Wellness, Climate Action, Community Garden Building & Education, Community Garden Establishment and Support, and School Gardens.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our staff are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving people’s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Current Opportunities
DUG Corps Education Support Member
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.
View the full job description and apply HERE.
DUG Corps Garden Support Member
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.
View the full job description and apply HERE.
DUG Corps Volunteer Support Member
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.
View the full job description and apply HERE.
Volunteer with Us
Not seeing a “right fit” but want to get involved? Explore volunteering opportunities with DUG.
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