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.
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.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and Trusted Time Off
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
- Annual $250 professional development fund
- Annual $600 phone stipend
- 3% 401k match
- RTD EcoPass (includes unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains in all of metro Denver, including to Denver International Airport)
- HSA employer contribution
- 24/7 access to a vibrant dog-friendly coworking space at the Posner Center for International Development (tea & coffee included)
- Discounted seeds & seedlings during Spring Plant Sale
- Union membership for eligible employees
- Learning opportunities in Horticulture, Urban Agriculture, Food Access, Health & Wellness, Climate Action, Community Garden Building & Education, Community Garden Establishment and Support, and School Gardens
Current Opportunities
Contract Youth Educators
We are seeking a Contract Youth Educator who is experienced in youth education and has a passion for sharing the wonder of nature with kids. The Youth Educator will be an integral part of the Youth Education Team, delivering DUG programs for ECE – 5th graders at schools and youth organizations across metro Denver. This role will also support in the creation and management of educational materials for youth programs.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable educator with a flexible daytime schedule, who is passionate about effective and equitable approaches to learning and teaching, and embraces the value of community and cultivating relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. This position must pass a criminal background check prior to start. This position reports to the Youth Engagement Manager.
This role pays $65-80 per 60-min class depending on skills and experience.
Learn more about this role and how to apply HERE.
Volunteer with Us
Not seeing a “right fit” but want to get involved? Explore volunteering opportunities with DUG.
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