Community Gardens Coordinator

Community Gardens Coordinator

Salary

$19.97 - $21.96 Hourly

Location

Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09516

Department

PARKS

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Join our team as a Community Garden Coordinator at the picturesque Bluebird Gap Farm. Cultivate your passion for gardening while fostering community connections. Apply now and grow with us!

The purpose of this position within the organization is to plan, coordinate, and administer the Community Garden Program for the City of Hampton. This position works under general supervision according to set procedures. Oversees a team of volunteers.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or successful completion of a GED.
• One (1) year of experience with coordinating volunteers and working in community gardens, or closely related experience.
• Must have knowledge of crop planting schedules, gardening maintenance, and knowledge of pesticide management.
• Requires the ability to instruct program participants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include some nights, weekends and holidays.
• May require some local travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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01

Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience in coordinating volunteers and working in gardens

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03

In the space provided below, please briefly describe your experience in crop planting schedules, gardening maintenance, and knowledge of pesticide management. If you do not have any experience, please type, N/A.

04

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hamptons current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr