Program Support - Community Garden

• Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does
• Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority Populations Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does
• Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority Populations
• Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity
• Enhance DCHC’s Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region
• Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment, Retention, and Development

• Actively contributes to a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for community members, volunteers, and partners using a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and equity-based approach.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for the Growing Together Community Garden, including scheduling, logistics, and communication related to planting, maintenance, harvesting, workshops, and events.
• Support the transition to a volunteer-led garden model by assisting with volunteer coordination, onboarding, scheduling, and communication.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Community Garden, ensuring smooth coordination of daily activities, supplies, volunteer support, and adherence to seasonal work plans.
• Act as a liaison between DCHC programs, volunteers, community members, and external partners involved in food security, wellness, and garden-related initiatives.
• Assist with planning and delivery of garden-based workshops, social gatherings, and skill-building activities that promote food literacy, inclusion, and community connection.
• Support integration of garden produce into DCHC food security programs, healthy eating classes, and other community initiatives.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of DCHC programs, services, and health promotion priorities, including social prescribing opportunities connected to the Outdoor Wellness and Recreation Hub.
• Perform day-to-day Program Support duties, including responding to community inquiries, maintaining records, scanning, photocopying, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support tracking of garden activities, volunteer participation, and basic reporting requirements as requested.
• Complete procurement forms, purchase orders, and support supply coordination related to garden operations and programming.
• Participate in internal and external committees, working groups, or projects related to food security, community development, or health equity as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and team activities as requested.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work at or travel between DCHC sites and community locations, as required.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative or coordination experience, preferably in a community health service, social services, or community development setting.
• Minimum one-year post-Secondary education at a Community College.
• Demonstrated understanding of food insecurity, health equity, and issues impacting marginalized and priority populations, including newcomers, seniors, unsheltered individuals, racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQ+ populations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with volunteers, community members, and diverse stakeholders in a collaborative and respectful manner
• Sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic, and socially diverse communities.
• Proven experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Capacity to maintain professional links with partner agencies, colleges, and universities.
• Experience working with diverse agencies and working successfully in partnership with these agencies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the local health and social service sector, government programs and current legislation that may affect clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate actions and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member within an evolving role in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and general office software; experience with digital communication tools is an asset.
• Must be able to work in a variety of social and physical settings.
• Ability to provide support and input into departmental objectives as aligned with Agency’s Strategy, to assist in evaluating and continuously improving work processes.
• This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for travel to various DCHC sites, meetings, and events.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

• While we thank all applicants for their interest in applying, only those qualified andconsidered for an interview will be contacted. All applicant submissions will be kept on file for six months, for future consideration.
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.
• All positions are subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions for all external hires: Reference Checks; and Criminal Background checks (including Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Please be advised that AI Technology supports the screening process of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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