Insight Garden Program is a nonprofit organization that facilitates an innovative 48-week curriculum that combines environmental education, permaculture gardening, “inner gardening” and re-entry skills. Our core purpose is to reconnect people in prison and re-entry to “self, community, and the natural world”. This “inner” and “outer” gardening approach transforms lives, ends ongoing cycles of incarceration, and creates safer communities. We currently run our program in ten adult prisons and one youth facility in the state of California, as well as one program in Indiana. We recently expanded our work to include reentry support for incarcerated IGP participants who are being released from prison through pre- and post- release referrals for housing, employment and educational opportunities; safe and compassionate transport; and emotional support.
Grounded in the belief that access to the natural world is a human right, our holistic program seeks to empower IGP participants and alumni to become food justice leaders, environmental stewards, urban gardeners, and criminal justice reform advocates both within prison and in the communities to which they return.
Open Positions
Communications Coordinator – Americorps VISTA – Full Time
Insight Garden Program (IGP) is seeking a Reentry Program Coordinator to enhance the capacity of our Reentry Program. This member will work directly with our Reentry Team. This is a full time remote position, ideally members are based in California.
Position Summary
Insight Garden Program (IGP) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support IGP’s public facing communications and messaging our strategic plan. This member will work directly with our Senior staff. This is a full time remote position, ideally members are based in California.
We are seeking candidates with strong writing skills who will help us:
- Articulate and message our strategic plan and theory of change
- Build out our website so that’s contents are reflective of our strategic plan
- Outward facing communication including social media, newsletters, and concept notes
Eligible candidates demonstrate passion and commitment to social, racial, environmental, and criminal justice. Candidates should be highly proficient with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Office, GSuite, and have experience building websites. Candidates should demonstrate collaboration, problem-solving, organization and written/verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have an understanding of different communication styles and mediums and demonstrate the ability to be resourceful and design creative resources to communicate IGP’s work to diverse audiences. We seek someone detailed oriented, organized, and timeline driven who can work independently and collaboratively with IGP staff.
Benefits of Service
VISTA members will have access to experiential learning opportunities including participation in our in-prison programs, community events, speaking engagements, and personal/professional development training.
Members who complete a year of service will be eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (education award) or the end of service cash stipend. The education award comes in the form of a $6,895.00 voucher that can be used to pay for future educational training and related expenses at Title IV schools or to repay existing eligible federal student loans. The cash stipend is approximately $1,800 for a year of service.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@insightgardenprogram.org with the subject line “VISTA Communications Coordinator Position”
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up until January 31, 2023. The VISTA term of service will begin on March 13, 2023.
Reentry Program Coordinator – Americorps VISTA – Full Time
Insight Garden Program (IGP) is seeking a Reentry Program Coordinator to enhance the capacity of our Reentry Program. This member will work directly with our Reentry Team. This is a full time remote position, ideally members are based in California.
Position Summary
We are seeking candidates who are detail oriented and have strong organizational skills who will:
- Refine our new data management system (Zoho) by establishing standard data entry processes
- Develop methods for tracking data and timelines for our various grant deliverables
- Build a system and process to coordinate opportunities for alumni to gather virtually through our online reentry circles
Eligible candidates demonstrate passion and commitment to social, racial, environmental, and criminal justice. Candidates should be highly proficient with Microsoft Office, GSuite, and have experience utilizing databases for case management. Experience with Zoho is highly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate collaboration, problem-solving, organization and written/verbal communication skills. Strong candidates will have strong administrative skills and an understanding of case management systems. We seek someone detailed oriented or can work independently and collaboratively with IGP staff.
Benefits of Service
VISTA members will have access to experiential learning opportunities including participation in our in-prison programs, community events, speaking engagements, and personal/professional development training.
Members who complete a year of service will be eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (education award) or the end of service cash stipend. The education award comes in the form of a $6,345.00 voucher that can be used to pay for future educational training and related expenses at Title IV schools or to repay existing eligible federal student loans. The cash stipend is $1,800 for a year of service.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@insightgardenprogram.org with the subject line “VISTA Reentry Coordinator Position”
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up until February 28, 2023. The VISTA term of service will begin on April 10, 2023.