No current openings
Check back late June 2023 for Garden Educator position(s)
Board of Directors:
Grow Portland board members represent Grow Portland in the community in a positive and proactive way. Board members are also expected to share common values in environmental stewardship, social justice and youth empowerment. They support the staff in strategic planning, financial oversight, and meeting equity goals. If you are interested in a further conversation and learning more, please complete this interest survey.
Internships
If interested, email mwelton at growportland dot org
Grow Portland can support up to two interns. Ideal candidates can commit to a minimum of 6 months but there is flexibility based on the scope of each internship. While internships are currently unpaid, we do collaborate with various school programs where funding is available along with working to design each internship to meet the unique development & learning outcomes of the student.
Communications, Marketing & Outreach
Development & Fundraising
Grant Writing & Tracking
Garden/Site Support
Data Management (goals & objectives tracking, administration systems)
Program support (Project based: Digital curriculum development, native plants & signage, etc.)
Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are essential, especially in supporting the ongoing care and upkeep of our school partner garden sites.
Individual site support (watering, weeding, general garden maintenance)
One-time or ongoing
Opportunities to work with our staff as well as independently at school garden sites
Participate in larger work parties with other individuals
Currently, volunteers are not permitted to join programming directly with students do to ongoing Covid restrictions
Corporate Groups: Make a big impact in a short time in supporting Title 1 schools to help move soil & bark chips, rebuild garden beds, pruning & weeding.
Want to know more? email mwelton at growportland dot org
Grow Portland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to building a team that represents the community we serve and is racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
