Lead workforce training experience focused on urban forestry (Is the careful care and management of urban forests, i.e., tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment.), for team of youth ages 14 – 21. Supervise motivate, direct team members in job skills training and field education. Act as a role model, working alongside team members, and demonstrating a positive work ethic. Provide team members with feedback and performance evaluations

Coordinate efforts, assess needs, and implement resource-building at Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School (FSEMS). Using Parks & People’s strength-based lens and approach to youth programming and community development, I focused on the school’s academic growth while boosting attendance, family engagement, and community partnerships.Relationship Building:• Coordinate efforts of Out of School Time partners to maximize student supports• Act as a liaison between FSEMS and the Parks & People Foundation for additional greening projects on school grounds, such as tree plantings and the installation of a rain garden.• Serve as the Assistant Coordinator of the FSEMS Food Pantry, a partnership between the Maryland Food Bank and Baltimore City Public Schools.• Connect school day activities with after-school initiatives.• Create and implement a Memorandum of Understanding for all partners.Project Management & Coordination:• Organize and moderate community resource steering committee, consisting of parents, students, all Out of School Time providers, and community partners.• Conduct school needs assessment with multiple constituents.• Assist in composition and submission of grant applications.• Plan and implement learning-based resources on school grounds, such as the creation of the school’s garden plots.• Assist faculty in developing a Green School Certification plan and obtaining certification.Administrative:• Analyze school attendance rates, quarterly assessments, and climate surveys to determine intervention strategies.• Implement feedback system for students, families, and teachers.• Create operations manual with orientation for all new staff and partners.• Plan professional development opportunities for school providers at retreats and quarterly meetings.• Perform tasks such as collecting staff timesheets, expense reimbursement forms, and other routine operational tasks.

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