In Partnership with the Confluence Environmental Center, the Community Orchards Coordinator (COC) will enhance the capacity and impact of Portland Fruit Tree Project's Community Orchards program. In collaboration with volunteers, partners and staff, the COC will plan and facilitate Community Orchard events, providing learning opportunities for participants while maintaining and improving the orchards. The COC will conduct outreach to recruit diverse participants and partners, and will build volunteer leadership for each orchard site. Additionally, the COC will establish a new partnership to begin developing a new community orchard in outer East Portland. This position will build on the successes of previous AmeriCorps members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (to include, but not limited to):
? Coordinate tree care, site maintenance, and educational events at Sabin Community Orchard and Fruits of Diversity
Community Orchard, in collaboration with partners and lead volunteers.
? Coordinate harvesting at orchard sites and fruit distribution
o Conduct pre-harvest site visits and fruit assessments
o Co-lead harvesting events, coordinate logistics and materials.
o Distribute fruit to people in need through food pantries and other partners
? Coordinate Tree Care Team (TCT) at Green Thumb Community Orchard:
o Recruit volunteers, and conduct orientation for TCT members and TCT leaders
o Support team in performing ten tree care sessions throughout the 2015 season
o Coordinate logistics, communications, and materials/tools
? Conduct outreach to engage diverse program participants
? Coordinate and support volunteers in leadership roles:
o Recruit, train & support lead volunteers for community orchards and tree care teams
o Convene and facilitate leadership team meetings
? Support partners growing fruit trees through Community Orchard Affiliate program
? Continue the development of new Community Orchard partnership in East Portland
o Facilitate community planning sessions
o Recruit participants
o Begin to plan and implement planting, maintenance and educational activities (in collaboration with
volunteers and partners)
? Secure project materials as needed
? Maintain tracking/information systems and administer participant surveys
? Assist with program reports and program evaluation ? Complete and submit all necessary Confluence/AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
? Attend and complete all Confluence/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, training's,
team meetings and national service days.
? Wear Confluence uniform and/or appropriate identifiers and required safety gear while performing service or
attending official events.