New Roots Program Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:

 The New Roots Specialist will work with the health and wellness team to support New Roots program activities in Denver. This includes supporting urban gardening and food access activities to support wellness, integration and address food insecurity refugees and immigrants in Denver. The specialist will support key partnerships in the community that support community gardening and food access.

Major Responsibilities:

Programming Implementation:

• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness team on program planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Implement all New Roots programming, including urban gardening and food access initiatives

• Deliver agricultural and nutrition education through workshops and one-on-one technical assistance, including topics such as urban gardening, composting, seed starting, etc.

• Support participant education on food system navigation, food access resources, and nutrition, including SNAP and food bank access

• Regularly communicate with participants to encourage engagement and participation in program activities

Partnership and Community Engagement

• Maintain strong working relationships with IRC clients, community partners, the local food system, and local resources

• Represent New Roots Denver within the national New Roots network and collaborate with other IRC offices as needed

• Represent IRC Denver at relevant community events, outreach activities, and volunteer opportunities

Program Administration and Evaluation

• Collect, track, and enter program data to meet grant and donor requirements using internal data systems and tracking tools

• Maintain accurate case files and participant records

• Conduct client surveys and document participant skill development and outcomes

• Support assigned volunteers as applicable

• Support training and communication related to program activities

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Program Manager, Health and Wellness

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in related field.

• Minimum of 2+ years related work experience preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of urban agriculture, food access, and program implementation.

• Motivated, flexible and able to think creatively and work independently.

• Fluency in spoken and written English required

• Bilingual ability preferred, particularly in Spanish, Arabic, or Dari

• Ability and interest in communicating with limited-English speakers.

• Demonstrated multi-cultural experience and ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.

• Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy and access to a reliable vehicle.

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the outlined responsibilities.

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $24 - $25) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.