Under the direction of the Housing Services Manager, the Engagement Program Assistant supports Family & Community Vitality staff with implementing engagement strategies and events. This includes meeting community garden needs, supporting planning and logistics for community events, conducting outreach to increase member engagement, and generally completing assigned garden and event coordination tasks. This is a temporary role, 32 hours/week, that is expected to run from May 2026 - October 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Support event planning and logistics
- Coordinate logistical and programmatic components of member events as assigned, including planning layout, creating event documents, planning setup and teardown needs, and supporting on-site event operations.
- Coordinate communication with internal environments and external stakeholders under the direction of event leadership to support event implementation.
- Coordinate volunteer needs for assigned events, including scheduling, assignments, and participation in trainings.
- Support vendors and event partners with coordination by assisting with documentation, guidelines, scheduling, and communication under the direction of event leadership.
- Sources and coordinates rental equipment and vendors to support event operations.
- Completes assigned duties related to setup, staffing, operation, and teardown of events.
Monitor garden upkeep and needs in partnership with members and other staff.
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- Complete necessary growing season tasks such as ordering supplies, ensuring a water source, and coordinating with other community staff.
- Maintain community gardens in collaboration with members and staff.
- Work in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens and other garden partners to provide classes and support to members.
- Support spring garden setup and maintenance and fall garden closing.
- Building community engagement and enthusiasm for the garden by connecting with members.
Other Support and Duties as Assigned:
- May perform other coordination projects as needed throughout the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
- Some experience with gardening or agriculture, preferred.
- 1 year experience with engaging the public in events and community projects, preferred.
Qualifications:
- Comfort with working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and of diverse age groups.
- Curiosity about others and commitment to positive engagement principles.
- Good stamina and strength, ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to be flexible, with some evenings and weekends required.
- Regular access to cell phone.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to self-manage and work independently
- Possess a willingness to learn.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Evening and weekend work is occasionally required.
- Regular attendance at the worksite will be required. Remote work is at the discretion of management.
- Expect at least 25% of work will be outdoors in varied weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel for garden maintenance.
