Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $19.00 Hourly

Would you like to join a growing, compassionate team of people who share a vision for a brighter future? El Futuro is a leading provider of behavioral mental health treatment in North Carolina, specializing inservices forSpanish-speaking individuals.Our mission is to nurture strongerfamiliasto live out their dreams.

El Futurois currently hiring a full-time, bilingualGreen Space and Community EngagementAssistantto steward and enhance our therapeutic garden and creek, cultivating spaces that are vibrant, accessible, and welcoming. This role leads community-informed events and programming outdoors, actively engages volunteers, and promotes environmental education. The Assistant helps ensure the green space fosters connection, belonging, and mental and emotional well-being, centering community voice in its design and use.

Theidealcandidate issomeone who genuinely enjoys gardening, working outdoors in all seasons, and inspiring others to connect with nature,culture,and community.

This position works37.5 hoursperweekin-person at the DurhamOffice.The schedule includestwoto three weekends per month and occasional evenings to meet community availability for programming.

Thepay rate is $19.00 per hour. El Futuro provides employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability; 403B matching; generous PTO and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and stipend and paid time off for professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

TheGreen Space and Community EngagementAssistantperformsa wide range of functions including, but not limited to the following:

Stewardship of the Therapeutic Green Space

• Provide regular care and hands-on maintenance of the therapeutic green space, ensuring itremainsa welcoming, healthy, and vibrant environment for healing and community connection.

• Lead planting, seasonal garden planning, and ongoing care of the community garden, including organizing and engaging community members, volunteers, and clients in watering, planting, harvesting, and general upkeep.

• Maintain andmonitorthe creek and surrounding natural areas to ensure theyremainsafe and clean, which may include power washing, basic water maintenance, and coordinating safety measures when needed.

• Work outdoors regularly and comfortably in a variety of weather conditions while modeling stewardship of the land.

Community Engagement and Programming

• Plan and coordinate community events, volunteer days, and educational programs in the therapeutic garden that promote wellness, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship.

• Inspire participation by encouraging El Futuros clients, families, staff, neighbors, and volunteers to get involved in gardening and the care of the green space.

• Develop partnerships and programming that connect mental health, nature, and environmental education, with a focus on culturally responsive approaches.

• Promote awareness of El Futuros mental health and environment initiative, fostering social connection, cultural celebrations, andbelonging, particularly within the Latino community.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EL FUTURO STAFF:

• Participate in meetings and organizational related activities as directed by the supervisor, which may include All Staff Meeting, Individual Supervision, participation on a committee, or other activities.

• Play an active role in the continued development of El Futuros work via participation in fundraising and other agency-wide activities.

• Engage in learning opportunities through LaMesita,El Futuros training platform and network of bilingual providers in North Carolina, or through otherappropriate careerdevelopment opportunities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Work or volunteer experience working in the community or similar experience as a natural helper.
  

• Required: Bilingual fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.

• Experience in community organizing and outreach, preferred.

• Experience working with the Latino community, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn organic gardening practices.

• Strong communicationskills and comfort interacting with a diverse array of people

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities whileaffordingattention to detail andorganization.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and project management systems.

• Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Alignment with El Futuros mission to nurture strongerfamiliasto live out their dreams.

• Alignment with El Futuros values: Calor Humano, Trust, Resilience, Belonging, and Community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Work is performed in-person, witha significant portionof the workperformed outdoors, in various weather conditions.

• AssignedWorkSite: DurhamOffice.

• Work Week: Monday through Friday, withregular weekend workrequired, typically two to three weekends per month; Friday 9:00am to 11:00am isrequiredtime for organization-wide and team meetings.

• Extra Time: May berequiredto work occasionalevenings for programmatic eventsor attend staff meetings outside the regular schedule.

• Travel: occasional travel for light errands.

To apply,submityour cover letter and resume.

El Futuro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateinits employment decisionson the basis ofany protected category. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Live out, Currently hiring, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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