Summary:
Applicant must possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Education, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited college or university, along with a minimum of one year of verifiable experience in gardening, agriculture, environmental education, or community health education. The applicant must possess a valid California Drivers License with a safe driving record, DMV record required. Must have current CPR certification that complies with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation. Selected candidates must pass additional background checks required by community partners or school settings within the first 45 days of employment. The applicant must have the ability to travel to distant sites and work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet program needs. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of gardening principles, soil health, native and traditional plants, composting, sustainable practices, and culturally relevant health and environmental education strategies, as well as experience in community program planning, facilitation, evaluation, and outreach with Native American communities and schools. The Health Educator- Rooted Relatives will provide hands-on and classroom-based gardening education to youth, families, and community members in school and community settings. The position includes planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally relevant programs that support environmental stewardship, food sovereignty, nutrition, and self-sufficiency through gardening and land-based education. As part of the Rooted Relatives project, this role contributes to increasing access to and consumption of healthy, traditional foods among American Indian/Alaskan Native youth, families, and their peers. This is a with possible on-call status. The candidate should have the ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with departmental and operational needs. Must be able to work with the Indian community and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determine community gardening education needs; assist in developing and evaluating responsive educational programs.
- Teach youth and families about gardening practices including soil preparation, planting composting, irrigation, pest management and harvesting.
- Lead indoor/outdoor classes and workshops at schools, community centers, and RSBCIHI health clinics.
- Promote awareness of benefits of traditional food systems, nutrition, sustainable gardening, and environmental health.
- Collect and report data and feedback as determined by the program evaluator.
- Build relationships with schools, community partners, elders, and tribal members to encourage program engagement.
- Organize and participate in community garden builds, planting days, and seasonal harvest events.
- Maintain demonstration gardens and ensure safe and inclusive learning environments.
- Attend community events, collaborative meetings, cultural gatherings to promote gardening programs and recruit participants.
- Supports the mission and vision of Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
- This position requires working weekends and evenings, if needed.
- Other duties as assigned relevant to the position, with relevant training and competency assessment documented.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Agriculture or related field, from an accredited University or college.
Experience:
Minimum of one year of verifiable experience in gardening, agriculture, environmental education, or community health education required.
Certification:
Must have current CPR (BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation.
License:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record. A current DMV printout is required at time of hire and biannually thereafter. Must be insurable by the Program’s insurance carrier.
Knowledge of:
Gardening principles, soil health, native and traditional plants, composting, and sustainable practices. Culturally relevant health and environmental education strategies, Community program planning, facilitation, and evaluation. Effective public written and oral communication techniques. Participant engagement and retention strategies. Outreach and collaboration with Native American communities and schools.
Skill:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Organization and project coordination, Microsoft Office proficiency, Gardening maintenance and safe use of tools and materials.
Ability to:
Travel to distant sites. Work variable work schedule, evenings, and weekends to meet client and program needs.
Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.
Physical Demands:
Work requires walking, standing, bending and lifting up to approximately 35 lbs.
Appointment Type:
Per Diem, Grant-Funded, Non-Exempt Position.
Compensation:$22.50–$26.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Clinic Location: Morongo Indian Health Clinic will serve as the employee's home clinic and primary daily reporting location. The selected candidate must have the ability and willingness to travel to other Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSBCIHI) clinic locations and community sites as needed to support organizational operations, outreach activities, trainings, and program initiatives.
RSBCIHI clinic locations include:
- Morongo Indian Health Clinic – 11555 ½ Potrero Road, Banning, CA 92220
- San Manuel Indian Health Clinic – 11980 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
- Soboba Indian Health Clinic – 23119 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA 92583
- Torres Martinez Indian Health Clinic – 66-655 Martinez Road, Thermal, CA 92274
- Cahuilla Indian Health Clinic – 53000 Cahuilla Road, Anza, CA 92539
- Barstow Indian Health Clinic – 170 Yucca Avenue, Barstow, CA 92311
- Santa Rosa Indian Health Clinic – 65175 State Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
- Pechanga Indian Health Clinic – 47001 Pala Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Pay: $22.50 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Education:
Experience:
- gardening: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Banning, CA 92220 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
