Community Garden Coordinator
Quick answer
World Relief is hiring a Western Washington-based Community Garden Coordinator to manage a 2-acre garden site and oversee programs focused on food justice and immigrant community resilience.
- Role
- Community Garden Coordinator
- Organization
- World Relief
- Location
- Western Washington
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Community Garden Coordinator for World Relief Western Washington manages a 2-acre site to provide refugees and immigrants with access to culturally relevant food and environmental education. This role involves overseeing garden infrastructure, coordinating community workshops, and supervising youth interns. The coordinator also collaborates with partners and volunteers to advance food justice and support the resilience of local immigrant communities. This position requires hands-on agricultural work as well as program management and community engagement.
What you'll do
- Oversee the maintenance and development of garden infrastructure and natural spaces.
- Develop and promote educational workshops for community members and gardeners.
- Support grant writing and donor engagement to secure program funding.
- Strengthen relationships with refugee and immigrant community members through wellness checks and events.
- Supervise summer youth interns and coordinate volunteer work parties.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Proven gardening or farming experience.
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Valid WA State Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Personal Christian faith aligned with World Relief’s values.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package, employee discount program, and access to a Cigna Gold-level healthy workforce program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office/on-site role located in Western Washington, as it requires hands-on maintenance of a 2-acre community garden and in-person coordination of programs.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications needed?
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), gardening experience, cross-cultural experience, and a mature Christian faith.
How do I apply for this position?
The job posting does not provide a specific deadline or a direct application link, but interested candidates should monitor the World Relief careers portal for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Relief's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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