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Title: Youth & Community Program Coordinator Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director Salary: $17-$20 hourly/DOQ
The Youth & Community Program Coordinator will ensure implementation and success of youth and
community programs. This individual works with the DWH team to ensure youth receive quality programming
related to mission; is the primary contact for youth programs; communicates with youth and community
regularly; and supports community engagement by fielding incoming community inquiries and requests.
Summer programs are primarily at the Hugo farm. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who has a
strong passion for Native youth and community development, including mentoring and collaboration efforts.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
● Build positive relationships with key partners, funders, community members and participants
● Work effectively with program team to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved
● Coordinate summer youth education programs, including: lead communication, recruitment and
supervision, curriculum implementation, supply and equipment needs, daily schedules and activities,
enforce behavior and policy guidelines, evaluations and reporting, database entry and tracking
● Lead contact for youth, families and community requests for farm tours/visits and community events
● Provide training in advocacy and public speaking skills to youth leaders to become advocates in their
communities for food sovereignty and food justice
● Organize and mobilize youth: communicate with youth in advance about events, provide youth
transportation to/from Hugo Farm, follow best practices in quality youth programming
● Participate in community outreach, engagement and educational events
● Collaborate with the Farm Manager for youth farm activities and with the Nutrition Coordinator about
food demos at events, program meals, and hands-on cooking opportunities
● Coordinate meeting preparation, logistics and communications with participants and staff
● Attend regular staff trainings and team meetings, and provide regular program updates
● Assist with grant proposal and reporting process, including monitoring budget and tracking expenses
● Fulfill administrative duties associated with the job
● Assist in programming activities and other duties as assigned
● Must be willing to adapt to change and meet organizational and community needs
Qualifications:
● Two or Four year degree or equivalent experience required
● Demonstrated knowledge of program management and evaluation methods
● Demonstrated ability to manage grant/contract work plans, objectives, budgets and reporting
● Ensure that program activities are consistent with mission, cultural values and organic principles
● Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with staff and partners
● Must pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license
● Experience or willingness to learn Google Workspace, Zoom, and other virtual platforms
● Experience working with Native American youth and community
Some travel required, including to/from Hugo Farm. Must have ability to transport youth using a passenger van,
work outdoors; sit/stand for long periods of time; lift 40 lbs; flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to Bryan at Bryan@dreamofwildhealth.org. Open until filled.
Mission: To restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to
healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways. www.dreamofwildhealth.org
