We are hiring!
We are looking for people that are passionate about helping their community thrive and grow. Please read below to find out more about the positions we are looking to fill.
Youth Education Programs Coordinator:
VGI seeks a creative, independent individual with leadership skills as well as gardening experience. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for youth empowerment and education. The programs that you will oversee include the YEP! Youth Education Program. This program encompasses the After School Garden/Cooking Clubs, Summer AgriCorp Camps, and Farm Field Trips.
This is a part-time position which would begin June 17th, 2024. The position is salaried at $20,000/year and includes access to our seasonal produce on the farm. General hours will be Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoons with some weekend hours depending on various events and program activities.
Please email us for a more detailed description of qualifications and the essential duties of the position. A background check is required.
Compost Assistant:
The compost assistant is responsible for ensuring that the current business composting contracts are fulfilled and that compost production on the farm is operating smoothly to provide for the soil needs of the 1.5 acre farm.
This is a part-time position, which would start immediately. Compensation is $15/hour at 12-15 hours a week. Compost pick-ups are 6 days a week (Mon-Sat), 2-3 hours per shift.
If interested, please reach out for more details regarding essential duties and specific qualifications.
Operations Coordinator:
The Operations Intern supports the Executive Director in the operational duties in the office and around the farmstead. This entails but is not limited to, assisting with grant applications, tracking fundraising records, assists with marketing, social media content creation, etc.
This is a part-time position paying $15/hour at 20 hours per week. Potential to be a hybrid position. General office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
If interested, please reach out for more details regarding essential duties and specific qualifications.
Application Instructions: Send a cover letter and resume by June 15, 2024 to helpusgrow@victorygardeninitiative.org. Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line and preferably combine documents into 1 PDF document if possible. Paper applications may be sent to our Mailing Address below.
Victory Garden Initiative
Our farm and offices are located in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee and most of our programs are within Harambee/Riverwest.
Farmhouse (office): 249 E. Concordia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Urban Farm: 220 E. Concordia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Mailing Address: PO Box 12130, Milwaukee, WI 53212
www.victorygardenintiative.org
414-209-4070
Victory Garden Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Victory Garden Initiative values perspectives, voices, and insights from people of diverse backgrounds and is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates and others who are underrepresented in local food system work and are deeply connected with the Harambee Neighborhood and Milwaukee in general.
