Denver Urban Gardens Program Member

Position: Denver Urban Gardens Program Support Member
* Be willing to provide direct services, strengthen the community, and build the organization’s capacity as described in the position description.
* Accurately complete and submit enrollment paperwork and reports; report data as requested.
* Able to use a computer for e-mail communication and online reporting.
* Able to be respectful, collaborative, and constructive in working environments.
* Uphold a passion for community building and making new connections.
* Wear official DUG/Ameri Corps identity items such as name tags, T-shirts, and lapel pins during all Ameri Corps service.
* Participate in weekly check-ins and semi-annual performance reviews with the site supervisor; submit an online biweekly timesheet to the site supervisor.
* Represent Ameri Corps, Colorado State University Extension, and DUG professionally.
* Attend DUG all-staff meetings and events.
* Serve alongside other DUG Corps service members to support DUG programs’ needs, including garden infrastructure and field operations, the food sovereignty program, and connect with our network of volunteers at workdays and events.

Members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% (or 240 hours) of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved trainings. Members will be supervised and supported by DUG staff, as well as by Melinda Macpherson, Ram Corps Program Manager,
* A living allowance of approximately $1,249.00 for full time per pay period on a bi-weekly cycle for an approximate total of $24,980.00 for the term of service. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member.
* An education award of $5,176.50 earned upon successful completion of term of service.
* It is possible to temporarily postpone repayment of qualified student loans through forbearance while serving as an Ameri Corps member.
* Possible mileage reimbursement for travel to required trainings and days of service.
* Access to ongoing professional development trainings and resources through the university.
* Experience working with professionals in the field with on the ground training.
* Non-tangible benefits including making a difference in a community, valuable networking opportunities, and serving the local community in an identified area of need.
* Alumni benefits include priority hiring with organizations that are part of Employers of National Service and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to eliminate educational  addition to our gardens, DUG programs provide access, skills, and resources to help people grow food in community and regenerate urban green space. We offer youth programming, skill-building workshops for adults, community-centered events, volunteer workdays, free and reduced-cost seeds and seedlings, and compost training.
* Support the Food Sovereignty Manager with Grow a Garden program outreach and execution, including assembling gardening kits, distributing seeds and seedlings to metro Denver families.
* Support DUG’s Culturally Inclusive Seeds program and community seed access by helping organize and distribute food-producing seed varieties to stimulate community food production around diverse growing practices.
* Support gardens and food forests teams with field projects as needed.
* On-the-ground support for DUG's network of volunteers during program opportunities, including garden and food forest workdays, DUG signature events, seed distribution, and gardening kit distribution. This will include setting up and breaking down volunteer tables and materials, welcoming volunteers on-site, supporting with physical labor, taking photos, and more.
* Assist with administrative tasks in a timely manner, including: reporting attendance at events, sending thank you notes, answering questions sent to DUG’s volunteer program Gmail account, auditing records and program registrations for program participants, logging email correspondence, and posting events on DUG’s Volunteer Platform (powered by Galaxy Digital).
* Must be at least 18 years old at start of service.
* Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to…