New Roots Education Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The New Roots Education Specialist manages the International Rescue Committee Atlanta’s New Roots Youth Leaders Gardening for Growth which builds elementary gardening and nutrition education programs at elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. The New Roots Specialist is responsible for instructing elementary school students in collaboration with school partners and supporting high school-aged Youth Food Justice leaders to engage with elementary students in garden-based and nutrition education. The New Roots Education Specialist supports program planning, implementation, and reporting. The New Roots Education Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the New Roots Coordinator. 

Major Responsibilities: 

•    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, planning garden and nutrition-based activities
•    Conduct community outreach to bring BIPOC farmers and STEAM professionals to bring 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 responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree required

Work Experience: 
•    Experience teaching outdoor, nutrition, and/or environmental education to early or elementary school aged students
•    Experience nurturing gardens and engaging community, especially youth in maintaining gardens

Demonstrated Skills and 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.
•    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 and garden sites at schools and in the classroom to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
•    Regular work schedule of 9:00am-5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends

**Compensation: (Pay Range: $20.20 - $22.50)**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 requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

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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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.