{"id":80,"date":"2025-01-01T18:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T18:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-dug.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:31:44","slug":"employment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dug.org\/about\/employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”10928″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”4%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#000000″ color_overlay_2=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text text_color=”#ffffff” scribble_color=”#d1eb2f” style=”scribble” scribble_thickness=”thin” scribble_speed=”1.3s” scribble_easing=”ease_in_out” text_direction=”default”]\n

Work at Denver Urban Gardens<\/h1>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”60px” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”10%” top_padding_phone=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”15%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#157fa0″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Current Opportunities<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-2″ heading_tag=”h5″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Garden Support DUG Corps Member”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Application Deadline: February 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

A living allowance of approximately $1,249.00 for full time per pay period on a bi-weekly cycle for an approximate total of $24,980.00 for the term of service. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member. An education award of $5,176.50 earned upon successful completion of term of service.<\/p>\n

Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a three-quarter time national and community service position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 1200 hours during the year (approximately 40 hours\/week). The position begins in February 2026 and ends in November 2026.<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

DUG\u2019s Garden\/Field Operations team works together to meet the needs of our Community Garden and Food Forest networks of food producing spaces. The team does not<\/b><\/u> directly engage with the planting, growing, and harvesting of our community garden plots. This position will be integrated with the team to support in workday and field strategy meetings throughout the season. Training and personal protective equipment as needed on all technical tasks assigned to this role will be provided.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the role and apply here!<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-2″ heading_tag=”h5″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”EDUCATION Support DUG Corps Member”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Application Deadline: February 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

A living allowance of approximately $1,249.00 for full time per pay period on a bi-weekly cycle for an approximate total of $24,980.00 for the term of service. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member. An education award of $5,176.50 earned upon successful completion of term of service.<\/p>\n

Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a three-quarter time national and community service position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 1200 hours during the year (approximately 40 hours\/week). The position begins in February 2026 and ends in November 2026.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the role and apply here!<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-2″ heading_tag=”h5″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Research or Internship Projects”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]We consider research and internship partnerships that align with our mission and respond to a current organizational or community need. To be considered, please complete the form below with details about your proposed project. Submissions are reviewed on a monthly basis, and we will follow up with next steps if there\u2019s a potential fit.<\/p>\n

Please note this a volunteer partnership, not paid<\/em><\/p>\n

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Volunteer with Us<\/h4>\n

Not seeing a \u201cright fit\u201d but want to get involved? Explore volunteering opportunities with DUG.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ color_override=”#ffffff” hover_color_override=”#ffffff” hover_text_color_override=”#000000″ icon_family=”default_arrow” text=”See All Opportunities” margin_top=”30″ url=”\/get-involved\/volunteer\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”60px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”10%” top_padding_phone=”15%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”15%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” sticky_content=”true” sticky_content_functionality=”js” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][tabbed_section style=”vertical_scrolling” tab_color=”Extra-Color-1″ vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”narrow” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”hidden” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” vs_tab_tag=”h5″ vs_cta_style=”see-through” vs_cta_bg_color=”default” vs_cta_heading_tag=”h6″ vs_sticky_aspect=”default”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”About Us” id=”1770138844455-7″ tab_id=”1770138844456-7″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

About Denver Urban Gardens<\/h3>\n

Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides access, skills, and resources for people to grow healthy food in community and regenerate urban green spaces. We\u2019re working towards a sustainable urban future where people are deeply and directly connected to the earth, each other, and the food they eat.<\/p>\n

DUG centers equity as one of its organizational values, and we value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. We believe food is a universal right, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of our food system. Learn more about us!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)” id=”1770138844502-7″ tab_id=”1770138844502-5″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I)<\/h3>\n

At DUG, we strive to promote JEDI principles across our organization. One example is through our Change Committee, which is a group of staff members and community members who meet monthly to discuss various topics such as accessibility in the gardens, language justice, and youth engagement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Equal Opportunity Employer” id=”1770138844527-9″ tab_id=”1770138844527-5″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Equal Opportunity Employer<\/h3>\n

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our staff are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving people\u2019s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one\u2019s identity. All of our employee\u2019s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone\u2019s responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Benefits” id=”1770138844568-7″ tab_id=”1770138844569-0″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Employee Benefits<\/h3>\n

Health & Wellness<\/h5>\n