Hiring organization
Employment Type
Community Board Positions
Duration of employment
2-year terms with option to renew for up to two additional terms (maximum 6 years total)
Job Location
The Keys rd 8, Sucker Garden, U.P.Q., Sint Maarten
Working Hours
Availability for 8-12 hours per month
Date posted
9 July 2025
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Position title
Heritage Preservation Director - Cultural Programs and Site Protection
Description
Develop and implement programs that preserve Caribbean agricultural heritage while protecting culturally significant sites within the community garden network.
Responsibilities
- Design heritage education programs for community members
- Document traditional farming methods and seed varieties
- Coordinate with cultural organizations and elders
- Develop interpretive materials for garden sites
- Organize cultural events and workshops
- Ensure respectful integration of heritage elements in garden design
- Collaborate with local historians and cultural practitioners
- Oversee preservation of historical plantation sites and artifacts
Qualifications
- Background in cultural preservation, anthropology, or related field
- Deep knowledge of Caribbean agricultural traditions
- Experience in community education and programming
- Strong connections to local cultural communities
- Bilingual capabilities (English, Dutch, Papiamento)
- Passion for preserving cultural heritage
Job Benefits
- XCG 75 per board meeting attended (monthly)
- XCG 50 for committee meetings or additional cultural programming responsibilities
- Professional development opportunities and expense reimbursement
- Priority access to cultural preservation training and heritage programs
- As FFGA grows and our revenue increases through expanded programs and partnerships, board stipends will grow accordingly
