At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and  individuals who generally experience barriers to holistic, patient-centered, culturally sensitive health and wellness services.

NATIVE HEALTH currently provides a wide range of programs, including primary medical, dental, behavioral health, WIC (available at four sites), and community health and wellness programs.

We provide services to over 18,000 individuals per year, resulting in over 70,000 visits. NATIVE HEALTH is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is led by a Chief Executive Officer under the supervision of the Board of Directors.

NATIVE HEALTH is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

The Community Garden Coordinator works under the Indigenous Wellness Program and maintains NATIVE HEALTH community gardens with gardeners, volunteers and collaborating organizations. The Coordinator develops and implements ongoing garden volunteer schedules, garden events, community workshops for gardeners and the community. The Coordinator maintains community garden site, has direct oversight of garden row assignments and coordinates ongoing monthly interactive activities and garden work days.  

The Community Garden Coordinator works to implement and maintain the community garden project, which supports and fosters access to healthier foods in urban community setting. The Community Garden Coordinator reports directly to the Indigenous Wellness Program Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Maintains community and traditional garden grounds.
2. Organizes and promotes Community Garden spaces.
3. Plans, designs, implements ongoing community garden workshops and interactive learning activities.
4. Promotes NATIVE HEALTH’s (NH) mission and goals of the community and traditional gardens in all facets within the community, both internally and externally.
5. Responsible for garden harvest, produce transport and delivery to NATIVE HEALTH locations and classes for distribution.
6. Participates in staff meetings or other meetings as assigned by supervisor or Division Director.
7. Maintains a strict code of conduct and confidentiality. Maintains professional standards.
8. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher; with experience in public health, community health, and nutrition or related discipline appropriate to this position.    
2. Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native population.
3. Possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
4. Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
5. Must pass a substance abuse test upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
6. Must have an updated Immunization Record.
7. Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an update annually.
8. Must obtain a CPR Card within ninety (90) days calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge on community garden, nutrition, and urban gardening.
2. Knowledge on Arizona American Indian Tribes’ practices of farming, gardening, and traditional foods. 
3. Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) to deliver information and gain cooperation/trust from clients and community.
4. Ability to effectively communicate, connect and collaborate with local, regional, and national organizations to achieve the primary goals and objectives of this program.
5. Ability to efficiently manage time and multiple responsibilities. 
6. Ability to document services provided as recommended utilizing best practices.
7. Knowledge of client confidentially and client rights according to Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

NATIVE HEALTH. is an EEOC, Employment-At-Will, and Native American Preference employer. Drug Free and Commercial Smoke-Free work environment.