DTE Energy Gardens Project Manager Job in Detroit 48207, Michigan US
DTE Energy Gardens Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Coordinate with DTE Energy Gardens Project Liaison to familiarize self with project and learn about implementation plans
2. Facilitate garden planning and planting
3. Recruit, hire, and supervise three (3) project coordinators
4. Recruit, instruct, and manage volunteers
5. Act as steward of garden to surrounding businesses and in community
6. Develop educational opportunities for youth to learn about gardening and food system
7. Work with liaison and Gleaners’ communications staff to manage website, blog, or other outreach efforts
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
· Five or more years of experience growing vegetables, fruit, or other edible plants
· General knowledge of growing produce without use of chemicals (herbicides or pesticides)
· Ability to motivate and manage volunteers of all ages with little to no gardening experience
· Access to a reliable, insured vehicle and a valid driver’s license
· Proven organizational skills and the ability to work with little supervision
Education/Experience:
Candidate must demonstrate completion of certificate or degree program in related field.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to speak, hear, and use hands. Moderate to long periods of walking or standing are required.
Benefits:
Medical coverage though BCN
Delta Dental
FSA
Fully paid Life Insurance
Fully Paid STD/LTD insurance