Gardens and Cultural Kitchen Coordinator

Position Summary:

Job Profile Summary
The Environmental Center Growing Spaces, Indigenous Garden, and Cultural Kitchen Coordinator is a split position between the Environmental Center, which resides under the Department of Belonging, and Reconciliation Department, and reports to the Director of Reconciliation. For the Reconciliation Department, this position will coordinate care of the Indigenous Garden, oversee student projects and workers, and host academic and community visitors in these spaces. At the Environmental Center, this position will coordinate care of the Campus Garden, Food Forest, and compost system, oversee student projects and workers, and host academic and community visitors in these spaces. The coordinator will also manage and oversee operations of the Cultural Kitchen, used by Centers in the Department of Belonging.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Department of Belonging - 25%

• Manage the Cultural Kitchen, equipment, supplies, space usage, and safety protocol.

• Coordinate usage of the Cultural kitchen between different Centers in the Department of Belonging.

• Orient users in usage of the Cultural Kitchen space, including food safety protocol.

• Manage community engagement with the space, including cultural food-related events.

Indigenous Garden- Department of Reconciliation 35%

• Coordinate and manage care of FLCs Indigenous Cultural Garden, equipment, and learning area at Fort Lewis College.

• Collaborate with Department of Belonging Centers, Student Engagement Centers, and academic departments, and stakeholders (including students) to identify , develop, and manage projects and programs related to the aforementioned areas to 1) achieve the Department of Reconciliations learning outcomes and

2) align with FLCs overall strategic plan

• Sit on and report to the Indigenous Growing Spaces Steering Committee.

• Manage community outreach for the Indigenous Garden with a specific focus on Environmental Justice. Communicate with speakers and community members, reserve rooms for community events, and organize lectures.

• As available, assist the Director of Reconciliation with assessment, tracking, and reporting for projects and programs.

Environmental Center - 40%

• Coordinate and manage care of the Environmental Centers Campus Garden, Food Forest, composter, and harvest processing station (in the Cultural Kitchen) at Fort Lewis College.

• Collaborate with EC and Department of ENV faculty, professional staff and stakeholders (including students) to identify , develop, and manage projects and programs related to the aforementioned areas to 1) achieve the ECs student engagement goals and student learning outcomes and 2) align with FLCs overall sustainability goals

• A ssist EC Assistant Director to recruit, train, educate, support and retain student leaders to take part in the ECs efforts; enable these students to explore their personal ethics/values, develop a sense of belonging, and gain professional skills.

• Sit on the FLC Campus Sustainability Committee to coordinate successful and impactful sustainability efforts for FLC and the greater community

• Align EC student-run projects with the CSCs Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

• As available, assist the EC Assistant Director with assessment, tracking, and reporting for projects and programs

Both departments

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, while working with broadly diverse communities

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree and at least 1 year in environmental, educational, sustainability, or related field

• At least 2 years experience with agricultural production or garden management

• Experience with project/program coordination/management

• Strong organizational, time management, and collaboration skills

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills, and Experience:

• Experience with food production in a commercial setting

• Experience managing a commercial kitchen

• Experience with food systems and agricultural production in higher education, K-12, or other large institutions.

• Experience with assistant teaching, managing students, developing curriculum, or leading outdoor experiences.

• Experience with traditional indigenous agriculture and tribal relations

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position reports to the Director of Reconciliation, Diversity Affairs. With additional supervisory support from the Assistant Director of the Environmental Center.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to accommodate moderate noise ( i.e. open office space where students and meet and work on computers).

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations including the EC office, meeting rooms and classrooms throughout campus, off-campus meeting spaces, and outdoor spaces both on and off campus.

Ability to work outdoors ( i.e. in the campus growing spaces or on EC retreats), on uneven ground, sometimes in cold or inclement weather.

Ability to effectively perform work from a remote setting as needed and allowed ( i.e. work from home).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Moderate lifting and physical labor is required ; occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs. of materials and equipment of various shapes and sizes ( e.g. gardening equipment, bags of soil, etc.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel for outdoor work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

Travel:

Less than 5% travel is expected for this position

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt

• Full Time, 1.0 FTE . Temporary, 2 year funded

• Full Year Position.

• Typical Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m , with other hours as necessary

Compensation

• The salary range is $48,000 , per year for this part-time position , plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Applicant materials received by 11:59 PM on June 8, 2025, will receive full consideration.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorados premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLCs academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at ....

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
165 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
... djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
... mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis Colleges alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone ... or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.