Located in the cultural district of downtown Greensboro, the Miriam P. Brenner welcomes children, caregivers, and teachers of all backgrounds and abilities to explore and learn in 20+ hands-on indoor and outdoor exhibits including The Edible Schoolyard, a half-acre teaching garden and kitchen classroom. The garden and kitchen were established in 2010 as a founding program of the Edible Schoolyard Project, a nonprofit started by food activist and restaurateur Alice Waters. The Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum uses a seed-to-table philosophy whereby kids and families learn about the systems through which food is grown, harvested, prepared, and shared as a meal. By giving kids a greater knowledge of and connection to what they eat, we inspire them to make better choices for their health and the health of their communities.

Summary

This position is ideal for someone who has the skills and experience to maintain a public garden, embodies a commitment to nurturing our children and community through food education, and demonstrates collaborative leadership ability.

Reports to: COO

Position Status: Exempt, full-time

Hiring Range: $38,480 to $47,840. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Schedule: This position is full-time and is designed to be 40 hours a week. Weekend and evening work is required. Roles and Responsibilities

Garden Work

• Maintain the health and productivity of all plants in the garden including, but not limited to: weeding, pruning, harvesting, planting, seed-saving, implementing soil health strategies, implementing pest control methods, and composting

• Maintain the tidiness and safety of work and play spaces in the garden

• Care for a small flock of laying hens

• Follow best practices for organic gardening with special emphasis on permaculture principles and integrated pest management

• Plant and provide seasonal produce, including a winter harvest, for the kitchen

• Maintain garden tools for children and staff

• Collaborate with the Facilities and Exhibits team on exhibit design and maintenance including educational elements selection and procurement.

• Maintain detailed records: garden budget, planting schedule, seasonal records, and other appropriate documentation.

Curriculum and Teaching

• Design, conduct, and evaluate garden-based and environmental science lessons and activities for guests of all ages

• Design, conduct, and evaluate field trips that incorporate STEAM education and academic standards in the garden exhibit

• Design and lead weekly, day camps for children ages 4 -14yrs, June – August and day camps while school is closed September – May.

• Act as the lead for off-site school-based, food literacy programs • Mentor and train MBCM staff, interns, and volunteers to be involved with programming and activities

Management

• Lead a team of 3-5 part-time employees and interns to achieve the goals of the Edible Schoolyard exhibit and programs

• Collaborate with the Visitor Services Manager and COO to ensure that employee onboarding, training, and management are in alignment with MBCM values and procedures

• Oversee a robust garden volunteer program

• Manage a departmental budget including grant funding Other Duties Besides the Roles and Responsibilities, all MBCM staff members are asked to provide assistance when needed to support the MBCM team in furthering its mission of promoting learning through play. This may include, but is not limited to, providing back-up on other MBCM programming, sitting on ad hoc committees for events and relationship building.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to Stephanie Ashton at sashton@MBCMuseum.com.

Compensation Information

Hiring Range: $38,480 to $47,840. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

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