Food and Farm Program Manager - Phoenix School of Roseburg

Food and Farm Program Manager - Phoenix School of Roseburg

Phoenix School is recruiting a part-time manager to coordinate our Food and Farm Program for the spring season. Leadership and development of youth and coordination of farm and garden projects will be the primary focus of this position. The secondary focus is on the future growth and development of the program and financial sustainability through grant funding. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position serves as the main point of contact for many community partners and stakeholders.

Opening: Part-Time, February until late June

Application Period: Accepting applications until filled

Assignment: 20 hours per week, immediate flexible schedule 7:30-4:00pm

Wage: $24.06 to $32.74 per hour (DOE)


Duties & Responsibilities May Include:

• General maintenance of garden, animal husbandry, fencing, and irrigation system.
• Develop lesson plans to include science-based learning activities, career exploration, and field trips to local community farms.
• Garden design and setup (light construction) to accommodate all students including ADA accessibility.
• Work closely with School Nutrition Services to bring school-grown food to the cafeteria.
• Oversee food safety requirements in the garden as set forth by the Department of Education.
• Acquire, transport, and deliver garden and animal supplies as necessary.
• Build community partnerships with local garden clubs.
• Manages current grants and seeks new grants for the program.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of Safe Schools training (available on-site)
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and the public: works collaboratively as a team member.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• General knowledge of gardening, animal husbandry, and landscaping.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test (random or otherwise)
• Use of tools and equipment, tractor, and mower in garden maintenance.
• Ability to communicate in non-technical terms with a diverse population of staff and students
• Regular and reliable attendance
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and fingerprint screening
• A valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Passion for garden-based education.
• Prior experience working within a educational setting and/or a youth-oriented organization
• Experience in working as a member or leader of a crew or a military unit
• Strong familiarity with small motors and power-tool equipment
• Strong familiarity with small motors and power-tool equipment

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of this job.

• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required in an 8-hour day, to sit for 5-8 hours and to stand, walk, or move around for 1-4 hours
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Regularly lift, move or carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift, move or carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with the hands and arms, stoop, and/or bend

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from community sites.

NOTE: Position description is subject to change. This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Phoenix School of Roseburg may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.

Questions about the position?
Contact Christie Wuerst, HR & Payroll Manager, at (541) 673-3036 x1122, cwuerst@roseburgphoenix.com

Application Process:
Begin the application process by clicking the “Apply” button in the upper right of this announcement. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click HERE.