HELP WANTED: Como Community Garden Associate
East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) is looking to hire one paid Como Community Garden Associate. This position will be approximately 12-15 hours of work per week.
The Como Community Garden Associate works with Garden Coordinators, volunteers, and community members and reports to the EBNP Executive Director. The Southeast Como neighborhood currently has 7 community gardens: one vegetable garden and six pollinator gardens.
The goal for this position is to expand and foster garden participation, support the management and caretaking of the gardens, and to host events that bring community members into Como’s gardens. More information about EBNP and its specific gardens can be found on our website: www.eastbankmpls.org/gardens.
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Job Duties may include
Participate in regularly scheduled gardening days in our pollinator gardens (about 12-15 hours per month in May through October)
Facilitate garden functions
Support the new garden at Talmage & 21st Ave SE, and other potential new sites
Welcome community into the gardens as visitors and/or volunteers
Work with EBNP’s staff to develop outreach through email, social media, in-person, and place-based strategies
Organize and acquire basic resources for the gardens as needed
Assist in pre- and post-season garden planning
Assist with grant applications to raise funds for projects and initiatives
Help organize gardening activities and outreach for the Como Cookout and other SE Como events
Promote gardening as a way to improve our environment, prevent stormwater runoff, and sustain pollinators
Other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in native pollinator gardens and horticulture
Available for in-person hands-on gardening late April through October
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to work in Google Workplace and video conferencing
Familiarity with social media platforms and organizational pages
Flexibility and capability to work both remotely with proper guidance and onsite at the gardens, both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Significant gardening experience
Stormwater management and rain garden knowledge
Experience with habitat restoration native plants, gardening for pollinators, and organic strategies for addressing invasive plants
Event Planning or organizing experience
Currently enrolled in a higher education program in Minneapolis or St. Paul
Education in horticulture
Connection to Minneapolis neighborhoods, and/or live in East Bank neighborhoods area
Familiarity with multiple languages
Compensation
This is part-time position and will be paid at $18 - $20 per hour
Benefits
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership offers paid vacation and sick leave, as well as a flexible work environment. Health insurance is not provided.
How to Apply
Applications should include cover letter and resume to EBNP Executive Director, Chris Lautenschlager, at chris@eastbankmpls.org Applications will be reviewed starting Monday, March 9, 2026. This position is open until filled.
EEO/AA Statement
EBNP is an equal opportunity employer. EBNP will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on basis of race, disability, color, creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, affectional preference or sexual orientation, citizenship, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.