Art in the Garden (2019)
OMA Center for Mind, Body, and Spirit is a non-profit organization devoted to holistic wellness for all people. Art in the Garden, an educational program of OMA, is a free summer program held in Borland Garden in East Liberty and the African Healing Garden in Larimer. Art in the Garden seeks to enable youth to grow in connectedness to themselves, each other, and the earth.
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TEEN GARDEN PROGRAM MANAGER
The Teen Garden Program Manager (TGPM) runs the Teen Program for Art in the Garden (AITG) youth ages 12-18. The TGPM trains teen leaders to serve as junior and senior counselors for AITG, with a strong focus on food justice and ecology, the arts, and well-being. Through Pittsburgh’s Learn and Earn program, youth ages 14-18 will have paid positions as Senior Counselors with AITG and the TGPM will be their mentor. Youth ages 12 and 13 will have a slightly different experience as they will not be participating in the Learn and Earn program. The TGPM will support other AITG teachers by serving as a resource and leader of ecological programming (i.e. programming around such topics as soil health, growing herbs, irrigation techniques, polyculture development, natural pest control). The TGPM is responsible for coordinating program logistics for the Teen Program. The TGPM will also communicate as needed with parents/caregivers. The TGPM will collaborate with community partners (teaching artists). The TGPM will engage youth in restorative justice approaches to addressing conflict (instead of punitive approaches). In short, we’re looking for an emotionally mature, experienced and energetic farmer/gardener with strong youth leadership skills. The TGPM will report to the Lead Teacher. All Art in the Garden staff must be able to work collaboratively with individuals with varied experiences and expression, including race, socioeconomic status, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
This position is 25 hours/week June 24-August 22 (M–Th 8:30 am–1:30 pm & 5 additional hours/week). Pre and post program 5 hours/week May 6 to June 21 & August 26 (flexible schedule). Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $20/hour. There are two required Surviving to Thriving sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with the subject “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis until APRIL 15th, 2019. Due to staffing we cannot reply to every applicant. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN LEAD TEACHER
The Lead Teacher oversees all camp activities, coordinates program logistics with community partners (teaching artists and environmentalists) and teaching staff, and creates a positive, supportive environment for youth campers as well as for Junior and Senior Counselors from the Teen Program. The Lead Teacher is responsible for leading experiential activities that engage youth ages 4-11 and for supporting and modeling how to support the social and emotional needs of all youth. The Lead Teacher needs a strong personal understanding of how to support youth in growing in connectedness to themselves, each other, and the earth and in their knowing that we are all whole and all belong. The Lead Teacher is responsible for extending the weekly themes from Art in the Garden’s curriculum-such as recognizing emotions, basic goodness, perspective-taking, gratitude, resilience, and compassion–in every aspect of camp experience, not only organized lessons. The Lead Teacher directs the entire teaching staff during camp hours. In short, we’re looking for an emotionally mature, energetic person with strong leadership, teaching, and conflict transformation skills who has a passion for leading a summer program and nurturing young people. The Lead Teacher will report to the Program Manager. All Art in the Garden staff must be able to work collaboratively with individuals with varied experiences and expression, including race, socioeconomic status, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
This position is 25 hours/week June 24-August 22 (M–Th 8:30 am–1:30 pm & 5 additional hours/week). Pre-and post program hours are 5 hours weekly: June 3, June 10, and June 17 and the week of August 26 (schedule is flexible). Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $25/hour. There are two required Surviving to Thriving sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with the subject “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis until APRIL 15th, 2019. Due to staffing we cannot reply to every applicant. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN ASSISTANT TEACHER
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for helping to create a positive, supportive environment for youth campers ages 4-11 as well as for Junior and Senior Counselors who are part of the Teen Program. In collaboration with Art in the Garden (AITG) teaching staff and community partners (teaching artists and environmentalists), the Assistant Teacher is responsible for leading experiential activities and consistently supporting the social and emotional needs of all youth. The Assistant Teacher needs a strong personal understanding of how to support youth in growing in connectedness to themselves, each other, and the earth and in their knowing that we are all whole and all belong. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the extension of weekly themes from Art in the Garden’s curriculum–such as recognizing emotions, basic goodness, perspective-taking, gratitude, resilience, and compassion–in every aspect of camp experience, not only organized lessons. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for keeping all camp materials, stations, and facilities organized for youth and adults. In short, we’re looking for an emotionally mature, energetic, organized person with strong collaborative, teaching, and conflict transformation skills who has a passion for engaging and nurturing young people. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Lead Teacher. All Art in the Garden staff must be able to work collaboratively with individuals with varied experiences and expression, including race, socioeconomic status, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
The Assistant Teacher is a part-time position: 22 hours/week June 24-August 22 (M–Th 8:30 am–1:30 pm & 2 additional hours/week). Preprogram hours are 5 hours weekly: June 10 and June 17 (flexible schedule). Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $15/hour. There are two required full day Surviving to Thriving training sessions: June 15th and August 10th There are two required Surviving to Thriving sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with the subject “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis until APRIL 15th, 2019. Due to staffing we cannot reply to every applicant. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN PROGRAM MANAGER
The Program Manager supports the day-to-day operations of Art in the Garden (AITG). Pre-program the Program Manager works with the Program Director to interview and hire new staff and develops and run staff orientation. The Program Manager heads program publicity and outreach. The Program Manager collaborates in the development of programming and curriculum based on data and objectives. The Program Manager organizes and supports data collection and presentation. The program Manager needs to be attentive to detail and have strong math skills in order to manage camp budget and billing, create camp schedule and coordinate logistics between sites and community partners. The Program Manager supports teacher growth through weekly check-in meetings with staff (and teen leaders). The Program Manager collaborates in planning two Surviving to Thriving training sessions. The Program Manager helps to plan the end-of-summer gathering for neighbors, families, community partners, and donors. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
The Program Manager is a part-time position. Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $25/hour. March 1-October 15th; 10 hours/week average. There are two required full day Surviving to Thriving training sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth program description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with subject line “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN INTERNSHIP
The Art in the Garden Internship is for anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in gaining experience working with youth in a garden environment and is passionate about helping youth develop social-emotional skills and resiliency. The intern will support the Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Teen Garden Program Manager in the day-to-day details and logistics of camp operation. This internship has a flexible focus depending on the interests and passions of the applicant! Interns report to the Assistant Teacher. All Art in the Garden staff must be able to work collaboratively with individuals with varied experiences and expression, including race, socioeconomic status, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
This is a part-time internship with a stipend of $450. Intern(s) will work 20 hours/week June 24-August 22 (including camp hours Mondays–Thursdays from 8:30am–1:30pm). If your schedule doesn’t allow for consistency around these dates/times we are happy to discuss alternate possibilities but this must be communicated during interview process. There are two required full day Surviving to Thriving training sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth program description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with the subject line “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis until APRIL 15th, 2019. Due to staffing we will not be able to reply to every applicant. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
The Community Engagement Coordinator develops Art in the Garden’s engagement in the communities we serve and beyond. The Community Engagement Coordinator needs to feel connected with the AITG vision and be able to communicate it with community members. The Community Engagement Coordinator must have strong active listening skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and support them feeling heard. In a nutshell: We believe that education and system change is central to addressing trauma and building compassionate and resilient youth and communities. Our vision is that all will have access to skills to develop their resilience and compassion. We hope to be a holistic, comprehensive, and supportive model that addresses needs, raises awareness of possibilities in our education systems, and promotes the implementation of meaningful actions. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. >>See job responsibilities and requirements.
The Community Engagement Coordinator is a part-time position. Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $16/hour. 3 hours/week from May 6th–September 27th, 2019. There are two required full day Surviving to Thriving training sessions June 15th and August 10th. In-depth program description at: https://www.ioby.org/project/art-garden-2019. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to artinthegardenpgh@gmail.com with subject line “Art in the Garden TGPM Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis until APRIL 15th, 2019. Due to staffing we will not be able to reply to every applicant. OMA celebrates and supports a community of individuals with varied experiences and expression, including socioeconomic status, race, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability.
ART IN THE GARDEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR
37 weeks, 7 hours /week average. Compensation paid through a contractual agreement based on $25/hour. The Program Director develops Art in the Garden programming including the following: writes job descriptions; hires staff; develops and supports staff orientation; sets up systems to support Program Manager in developing program publicity, outreach, and enrollment; collaborates on the creation of camp brochure; communicates with community partners and sets up collaborations (with artists, ecologists, food suppliers, etc.); supports data collection; builds community and strong relationships with gardeners, programmers, and neighbors; develops curriculum; participates in Art in the Garden programming, working alongside staff, teachers, family members, and community partners in order to understand how the curriculum is working and ways to make it more effective; collaborates in planning two “Surviving to Thriving” trainings with a focus on youth, teacher and community needs; supports teachers in planning end-of-summer gathering for neighbors, families, community partners, and donors.
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