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 Right now we’re looking for a friendly, strong, motivated person to join our nursery team, which is responsible for the physical work of keeping the store attractive, clean and organized. Nursery Associates spend their days in our lovely garden store doing heavy work with plants and pots. They interact with customers every day, too, so you should love working with people as much as you love working with plants.

You’ll be expected to lift, carry, and move heavy items on a daily basis, sometimes all day long, so you’ll need to be strong and fit. You must be able to lift 75 pounds regularly. You’ll load sold merchandise into vehicles, clean the nursery, move large plants and pottery, haul plants around in our yard, and create displays with direction from more experienced staff members.

Customer service experience in any industry would be a major plus. You’ll be responsible for greeting customers and connecting them to a more experienced salesperson when necessary. You'll get a lot of questions about plants, so you’ll need to be able to admit quickly when you don't have the answer and find someone on staff who does.

If you have some plant and garden experience, a passion for horticulture, and a strong interest in garden design, we’d love to hear from you. Experience in a warehouse or construction would also be helpful. We’re looking for someone who wants to learn! Nursery Associates are in a great position to gain knowledge and expertise from the skilled horticulturalists and garden designers who work and shop here.

Our Sales Specialists are passionately interested in the study of horticulture, design and people. We’re looking for applicants who will collaborate with our customers to create beautiful and sustainable gardens all day, every day.

Sales Specialists spend most of their time outside in our garden-like nursery providing a warm welcome to all who enter the store. Our customers are happy to be here, and working with them is a pleasure. Our style is to be ready and available to them when needed and otherwise unobtrusive. We are passionate about plants, and it’s our mission to share our inspiration and enthusiasm with our customers. We’re experts in directing customers to the plants and other garden amenities that best match their hopes and dreams for their garden space.

In addition to designing gardens with our customers, Sales Specialists are responsible for communicating about all products and services offered by Flora Grubb Gardens. They help our customers through the whole FGG experience, from greeting to check-out, and also support customers on the phone and via email.

To be successful in this role, an applicant should be a lover of plants and gardens and an outstanding communicator who thrives in a busy retail environment and works well with others to achieve shared goals.

Candidates must have at least one year of professional experience working with plants in either a garden nursery setting or in garden design or maintenance. Some formal horticultural study is preferred. Professional experience with staff supervision will be highly valued as well.

Through formal training, camaraderie with other plant experts, and time spent surrounded by plants here at the nursery, Sales Specialists can expect to consistently improve their skills in garden design, plant identification, and plant care. We’re committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff members, and we encourage our teams to support one another by sharing their expertise.  

Are you a natural leader? Are you passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a learning laboratory for science education and environmental literacy for elementary-aged kids? Are you committed to public service? We’re looking for people who share these passions to join our growing science-and-sustainability service Corps. 

Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO) is an AmeriCorps Fellowship program that offers emerging science and climate protection educators and leaders unparalleled professional development and training as they drive cutting-edge environmental solutions and advance science education in public schools, outdoors. We transform school gardens into lush, living laboratories. Climate Corps Education Outside engages a service corps of emerging leaders who serve full-time at a Bay Area public elementary school to bring nature and science directly into the hands of thousands of students. 

This position starts in early January and will go through the end of the 2019-20 school year. 

As a Climate Corps Education Outside Fellow you will:

• Commit to serve 675 hours during part of the academic year in a Bay Area school, with the option to extend for another full academic year.*


• Participate in the biweekly CCEO professional development program with a cohort of emerging education and sustainability professionals.


• Teach and plan ecoliteracy lessons for high needs students in the Bay Area that center around ecoliteracy and science activation. 


• Cultivate a garden space and green schoolyard to promote urban students’ connection to the environment and nature.


• Activate community and volunteer power to develop lush outdoor classrooms and benefit student learning. 


• Identify and fulfill one fundraising opportunity to promote the continuation of garden programming at a school site. 

Basic Eligibility

Fellows must:

• Have ability to work in the US


• Be 17 years old or older


• Pass state criminal and FBI background checks


• Be negative for tuberculosis


• Be able and willing to commit to at least one academic year*

Additional Qualifications:

• A commitment to Climate Corps Education Outside’s mission and vision


• College degree or equivalent experience


• Experience prioritizing and managing projects


• Experience teaching and working with groups of students (especially ages 5-12) outdoors


• Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds


• Experience with gardening or farming


• The ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth, ambiguity, and constant change


• The ability to self-direct and successfully juggle many tasks at once, shifting from one situation or task to another fluidly


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills


• Comfort speaking in front of students and working with groups


• Ability to be responsive to email, phone calls, and other means of communication


• Competency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus, but not required

*Second term is contingent on school site fit and continuation of program funding

Compensation

You will receive a living allowance stipend of $2,115 per month and a maximum end of program education award of $2,360 per service term.

Additional Benefits

• Kaiser health care coverage.


• Student loan forbearance qualification.


• Bi-monthly professional training.

For the complete position listing, please visit www.climate-corps.org/education-outside.html

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Keywords: environmental education, community outreach, climate change resiliency, gardening, outdoor learning, science education, environmental literacy, garden educator, nonprofit

Are you a natural leader? Are you passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a learning laboratory for science education and environmental literacy for elementary-aged kids? Are you committed to public service? We’re looking for people who share these passions to join our growing science-and-sustainability service Corps. 

Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO) is an AmeriCorps Fellowship program that offers emerging science and climate protection educators and leaders unparalleled professional development and training as they drive cutting-edge environmental solutions and advance science education in public schools, outdoors. We transform school gardens into lush, living laboratories. Climate Corps Education Outside engages a service corps of emerging leaders who serve full-time at a Bay Area public elementary school to bring nature and science directly into the hands of thousands of students. 

This position starts in early January and will go through the end of the 2019-20 school year. 

As a Climate Corps Education Outside Fellow you will:

• Commit to serve 675 hours during part of the academic year in a Bay Area school, with the option to extend for another full academic year.*


• Participate in the biweekly CCEO professional development program with a cohort of emerging education and sustainability professionals.


• Teach and plan ecoliteracy lessons for high needs students in the Bay Area that center around ecoliteracy and science activation. 


• Cultivate a garden space and green schoolyard to promote urban students’ connection to the environment and nature.


• Activate community and volunteer power to develop lush outdoor classrooms and benefit student learning. 


• Identify and fulfill one fundraising opportunity to promote the continuation of garden programming at a school site. 

Basic Eligibility

Fellows must:

• Have ability to work in the US


• Be 17 years old or older


• Pass state criminal and FBI background checks


• Be negative for tuberculosis


• Be able and willing to commit to at least one academic year*

Additional Qualifications:

• A commitment to Climate Corps Education Outside’s mission and vision


• College degree or equivalent experience


• Experience prioritizing and managing projects


• Experience teaching and working with groups of students (especially ages 5-12) outdoors


• Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds


• Experience with gardening or farming


• The ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth, ambiguity, and constant change


• The ability to self-direct and successfully juggle many tasks at once, shifting from one situation or task to another fluidly


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills


• Comfort speaking in front of students and working with groups


• Ability to be responsive to email, phone calls, and other means of communication


• Competency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus, but not required

*Second term is contingent on school site fit and continuation of program funding

Compensation

You will receive a living allowance stipend of $2,115 per month and a maximum end of program education award of $2,360 per service term.

Additional Benefits

• Kaiser health care coverage.


• Student loan forbearance qualification.


• Bi-monthly professional training.

For the complete position listing, please visit www.climate-corps.org/education-outside.html

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Keywords: environmental education, community outreach, climate change resiliency, gardening, outdoor learning, science education, environmental literacy, garden educator, nonprofit

Starter Bakery is looking to hire someone to help lead our Farmers Market on the weekends. Are you a morning person with weekends available? Do you have a passion for good food and community?

Starter Bakery is a local specialty bakery featuring high quality, handcrafted artisan pastries and breads made with all natural, locally sourced ingredients. We have an expanding list of wholesale customers in addition to our weekend farmers' markets.

We’re looking for people with customer service experience for our Farmers Market.

As our Ambassador, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our delicious pastries make it to market and are sold to our customers.

Main responsibilities include:

• Assist Lead in setting up booth.


• Sell pastries, make accurate change as needed 


• Accurately track sales, trades, discounts 


• Replenish displays 


• Educate Consumers about Starter Bakery and our products

Lead additional duties include: 

• Pack pastries in boxes and load van. Drive to markets.


• Set up booth to Starter Bakery standards/specification  


• Drive van back to bakery and complete market accounting paperwork.


• Restock paper goods for next market

Note: this position is physical, as it requires standing for prolonged periods of time as well as lifting up to 50 lbs. Lead position are from 6:45am until approximately 2-3pm. CSR position is normally 8AM - 12.30PM. 

Required: Superior customer service focused skills. For the lead position you are required to a clean driving record and valid CDL.

Interested in joining our team? If so, please send an email with your resume attached as a PDF and a letter of introduction.

We look forward to hearing from you!

COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING MANAGER

Classification and Time: Full-time, Exempt

Annual Salary: $54,080 - $57,000 DOE

Benefits: Full health, dental and vision per FUF Employee Handbook dated September 2017

Reports to: Tree Planting Program Manager

Date: December 2019

About Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF)

Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit organization that helps individuals and neighborhood groups to plant and care for street trees and sidewalk gardens in San Francisco. By making San

Francisco greener, FUF supports the health and livability of the urban environment. Since 1981,

FUF has planted more than 60,000 trees, totaling almost half of the city's street tree canopy.

Position Summary

As an integral member of FUF’s Tree Planting Program Team, the Community Tree Planting

Manager coordinates with property owners, public agencies and vendors to plan and implement community tree planting projects. The Tree Planting Program aims to plant over 1,750 trees annually in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco using a community planting model involving tree recipients, neighborhood and corporate volunteers, and FUF staff.

This position requires a background in arboriculture or horticulture and strong organizational and communication skills. The Community Tree Planting Manager works closely with the Program

Manager, other planting managers, community engagement staff, community members, community groups, government departments or agencies, outside vendors, and FUF volunteers.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey neighborhoods to determine site suitability, above and underground utility locations, tree species, tree basin readiness and specific neighborhood context.


• Conduct community meetings for planting groups to explain the FUF planting process, property owner responsibilities, and schedule.


• Coordinate with Public Works’ Bureau of Urban Forestry on tree locations, existing conditions and tree species as needed.


• Communicate with all involved project members.


• Notify Underground Service Alert for all new trees as needed.


• Approve tree locations and mark sidewalks for cutting as needed, observing USA markings and all city guidelines.


• Coordinate tree species selection, contractors and material orders necessary to complete planting projects.


• Collect and track all income and ensure that all project invoices for expenses are approved for payment upon receipt and forwarded to the bookkeeper.


• Collect all necessary completed forms and ensure that all required permits and required paperwork are completed prior to proceeding with any property alteration.


• Update and maintain the FUF database with each planting site and tree planted.


• Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to ensure adequate volunteer coverage on workdays.


• Schedule and supervise FUF Planting Leaders for planting events and provide feedback on planting and leadership skills.


• Coordinate and supervise workdays that include map preparation, ensure a safe work environment, and educate and supervise volunteers.


• Conduct post-planting surveys on all trees planted, and perform necessary tree care including re-tying, re-staking and sometimes replanting.


• Complete Project Reports in a timely fashion, providing complete and accurate information on accounting and the project narrative, enabling others to invoice and report to funders.


• Maintain and track materials and trees in inventory and provide accurate records as needed.


• Maintain tree yard including regularly inspecting & repairing irrigation, weeding, and sheet mulching as needed


• Maintain tools, tool shed and FUF vehicles in clean working order.

Other Duties

• Using design software, create and update maps, graphics, spreadsheets and other documents as needed.


• Keep up-to-date with all correspondence.


• Update database with property owner contact information, planted tree data and other data as needed.


• Assist in the planning of, attend and participate in FUF special events.


• Attend neighborhood meetings and special events to promote the value of trees and FUF’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry preferred.


• A background in urban forestry, arboriculture or horticulture.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• ISA Arborist Certification or attained within a reasonable amount of time and maintained through ISA or other educational opportunities.


• A valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record and valid vehicle insurance if driving a personal car for work.


• Applicant must submit to a record check and fingerprinting per California Penal Code section 11105.3 as it relates to their work with minors in the Green Teens Program.


• The ability to lift 40 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather and working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Office workspace and cubicle assignments change from time-to-time and employees should not have any expectation that any assignment is permanent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 40 pounds, and load tools and planting materials into and out of vehicles.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hours

40 hours per week including evening meetings and Saturday plantings.

Contact

If interested and qualified, please forward cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,080.00 to $57,000.00 /year