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
Contract Youth Educator
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Comfort working with kids of differing abilities and backgrounds, with knowledge and
experience in trauma-informed learning - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to respectfully work with and interact with
diverse community members - Ability to work independently with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to carry materials (20 pounds or less)
- Ability to work occasionally outdoors and some weekends and occasional evenings
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous
development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Applications accepted on a rolling basis!
Learn more here and apply by emailing jobs@dug.org
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