Eldergrow is currently looking to partner with an Educator to teach in the communities listed below. Eldergrow offers a therapeutic connection through innovative horticultural classes and services. We bring nature indoors to seniors living in long-term care and skilled nursing communities.

Eldergrow Educators are friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic! An ideal candidate is comfortable being in a dementia care setting, speaking in front of groups, performing garden maintenance, training staff, and providing therapeutic programming classes. This role is largely about being a conversationalist and making a connection with seniors (often people living with dementia) while building relationships with the community staff.

Eldergrow Educators are Independent Contractors:

• This is a part-time contract position with long-term opportunities. Currently, the time commitment is approx 35 hours per month
• A stipend is paid based on the number of gardens managed at approx. $22-23/hour.

Skills and Qualification include:

• Strong gardening skills.
• Experience working with people living with physical and/or cognitive limitations; dementia care and skilled nursing experience a plus.
• Must have access to dependable internet, a computer, and color printer.
• Must have experience using email and Google Apps such as Google Drive.
• We require that educators upload photos after every visit, so a smartphone is helpful.
• Able to pass a background check to work with vulnerable populations.
• Insured vehicle required – you will drive to communities who have signed up for our service and occasionally pick up gardening supplies.
• Must be able to stand for at least an hour at a time.
• Able to kneel/bend down to maintain the garden.
• Must be able to push a large 400 lb. mobile garden on wheels (not lift).
• Must be able to lift a 40 lb. bag of soil.
• Be able to agree to a one-year commitment.
• Must be willing to join and participate in the community Facebook group.

To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to talent.team@eldergrow.org.

Eldergrow does not discriminate against any employee, partner, or job applicant based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, or disability. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.