Regional Project
Coordinator
The Kitchen Community
Boulder, CO
Company Description
The Kitchen Community (TKC), a 501c3 nonprofit organization,
strengthens community through food by building Learning Gardens in schools and
community centers. We’ve developed the Learning Garden to connect kids to real
food through outdoor learning and experiential play. Learning Gardens are 21st
century learning environments that support a diverse array of lesson-plans and
activities in science, business, math, and art. Please refer to http://thekitchencommunity.org/
for more information about the organization.
Position Description
- The Kitchen Community is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist with site reviews, site design, construction activities, and maintenance tasks. Reporting to the Regional Project Manager, a primary responsibility is to serve as a liaison with the schools and their garden teams to ensure successful Learning Garden pre-build and Planting Day activities. The Project Coordinator visits sites and works with the schools and garden teams to develop and review effective garden team goals.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate with TKC Operations Manager and Regional Project Manager in grading, targeting, and selecting recipient schools for Learning Garden grant applications.
- Work with Regional Project Manager to assist with Learning Garden site analysis and site selection.
- Proactively manage communications with schools regarding Learning Garden pre-build and build information.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, updating contact information, and tracking school information.
- Promptly respond to emails and inquiries.
- Communicate with district facilities personnel, school principal, and school facilities manager regarding garden site, scope, requirements, project timelines, and deliverables as needed.
- Meet school garden teams, review plans, and communicate as necessary. Determine team’s weaknesses and strengths. Relay this information to Regional Program Manager.
- Assist in developing project tasks and resource requirements, including site design tasks.
- Coordinate and execute project plan within scheduled project timelines.
- Coordinate with TKC Program team regarding applicants and installed Learning Garden schools.
- Coordinate the Installation Day with the Learning Garden Program Manager, school community, and garden team.
- Provide on-site garden assistance to Learning Garden Educator(s) and school garden team on Installation Day.
- Transition the school relationship to the Garden Educator.
- Assist with proper product installation as required and review minor maintenance procedures with schools administration and facility management.
- Assist in reviewing, executing, recording, and tracking required warranty repairs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum education of bachelor degree in related field such as landscape architecture, construction management, urban planning, urban agriculture, environmental science, or environmental design.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills, and capacity to work with team, contractors, and clients.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and coordinate several major activities at once, in a flexible manner.
- Proficient computer skills with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word. Adobe Suite knowledge a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of construction management and site design experience.
- Interested in local food systems, urban agriculture, and/or school gardens.
- Knowledgeable about the garden growing season in the region.
- Familiarity or previous experience with non-profit organization(s).
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to
Kalle Waterhouse at kalle@tkc.org