Education Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead the planning and implementation of the IRC Atlanta New Root’s Youth Leaders Gardening for Growth program at two elementary schools and Clarkston High School in DeKalb County School District schools. - Build and maintain good relationships with school personnel and work with school staff to conduct targeted student recruitment. - Conduct engaging, garden-based classroom lessons to elementary students about food, gardens, and nutrition. - Build elementary school garden sites that engage the school and greater community in garden activities and programs, working alongside school leadership, teachers, parents, and students to create a sustainable garden plan. - Engage Youth Food Justice Interns from Clarkston High School in a youth-led leadership program at the elementary schools supporting them in, planning and leading garden and nutrition-based activities. - Conduct community outreach aimed to bring BIPOC farmers and STEAM professionals to provide relevant content for garden based programs to elementary school sites. - Conduct accurate program tracking and reporting to ensure program compliance with its goals through required reporting to funders and internal stakeholders. - Collaborate with Youth Program team members to develop cross-program connections. - Attend Youth Education Team meetings and complete administrative duties, including but not limited to reporting, timesheets, and expense reports. - Provide training and supervision to interns, and volunteers. - Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience:

- Minimum of four years related professional experience such as: teaching outdoor, nutrition, and/or environmental education to early or elementary school aged students preferred. - Experience nurturing gardens and engaging community, especially youth in maintaining gardens. - Experience working with refugee and immigrant children and or youth in school settings for community-based food programs, popular education, food sovereignty projects, and/or related field required desired - Demonstrated experience with community organizing and engagement, particularly with newcomer communities and related to food justice and equity, food systems, agriculture or health/nutrition preferred, - Prior experience working with low-income, new immigrant youth in a non-traditional setting, - Strong practice of cultural humility through facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

- Basic carpentry/light construction and gardening/farming experience. - Adaptable, creative and collaborative problem solver, self-starter, willing learner. - Strong project coordination experience including writing, presentation, intern/volunteer supervision, budget management skills, and computer literacy. - Ability to safely lift ~ 30 lbs.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

- A belief in the ability of all youth to reach their education, career, and personal goals. - Demonstrated competency in program planning and implementation skills, including the ability to manage large groups of students and the ability to think creatively and strategically. - Initiative, creativity, and ability to complete projects independently. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired (Swahili, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Burmese, French, Spanish). - Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment. - Superior time management and organizational skills. - Computer literacy required. - Must have access to reliable transportation and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance coverage.

Working Environment:

- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirement.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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