Community Partnerships Coordinator (Part-Time)
Upper Valley, VT/NH | Hybrid | 20 hours/week
About KidsGardening
Since 1982, KidsGardening has supported educators and caregivers nationwide in bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to children. We believe gardens are places of joy, belonging, and growth. Our programs reach millions of kids each year through grants, curriculum, professional development, and community-building initiatives.
We are seeking a part-time Community Partnerships Coordinator based in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire to support local educators and strengthen community-rooted fundraising efforts.
This is an ideal role for someone who cares deeply about youth development, community relationships, and mission-driven work and who enjoys both relationship-building and behind-the-scenes organization.
Questions? Please reach out to Em Shipman, Executive Director at [email protected]
Position Summary
The Community Partnerships Coordinator supports Upper Valley garden-based educators and community partners while also providing development and operational support to KidsGardening. This role plays an important part in growing our local impact and helping us strengthen our relationships, revenue, and long term sustainability.
This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible. Daytime availability during standard business hours is required. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed for community events with advance notice.
Candidates must live in the Upper Valley and will work in our Thetford, Vermont office at least one day per week.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $28,000 annually for 50% FTE.
This is an exempt, at-will position.
Benefits include:
- 31 paid days off annually (18 paid holidays, 7 vacation days, 1 personal day, 5 sick days)
- Work-from-home stipend
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
Key Responsibilities
Upper Valley Educator and Community Support (approximately 40%). Serve as the primary point of contact for Upper Valley garden-based educators and partners in Vermont and New Hampshire by maintaining regular communication, sharing resources and funding opportunities, coordinating local meetings and events, tracking relationships and community needs, and stewarding the Upper Valley Youth Gardening Group within the Kids Garden Community platform.
Development and Fundraising Administration (approximately 40%). Maintain accurate donor and grant records, prepare acknowledgments and follow-up communications, support grant reporting logistics by gathering and formatting required information, assist with mailings and donor tracking systems, help prepare materials for funders and partners, and oversee the annual charity registration process.
Program and General Operations Support (approximately 20%). Fulfillment of curriculum orders, schedule meetings and track action items, support program logistics including forms and follow-ups, maintain shared files and documentation, respond to general inquiries, and assist with basic data tracking and summaries.
Qualifications
Required
- Residence in the Upper Valley (VT/NH region)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a virtual team
- Resourceful and proactive
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfort using spreadsheets, shared documents, and basic databases
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Preferred
- Experience working with schools, educators, youth programs, farm to school initiatives, and/or gardening
- Experience with nonprofit administration or fundraising support
- Familiarity with the Upper Valley community
We welcome candidates who bring lived experience, community knowledge, and a commitment to equitable access to education and outdoor learning.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
KidsGardening is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that children thrive when they see themselves reflected in their educators, leaders, and programs. We are actively working to create equitable access to garden-based learning opportunities and to dismantle barriers that limit participation.
We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply, including people of color, Indigenous people, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals from low-income or underrepresented backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KidsGardening is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
