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Job Title : Workforce Development Coordinator / Farmer

Schedule : Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-5pm

Compensation : $45,000 - 50,000 (depending on experience) paid leave time, 403b retirement plan and health insurance

FLSA Status : Salaried, Non-exempt

Nature of work : Managing the Strength to Love II (S2L2) youth workforce development program for youth ages 15-21 years on the S2L2 farm in the Sandtown-Winchester, Upton and surrounding communities of west Baltimore. The model combines a STEM based approach with paid job training and classroom instruction to ensure participants gain and retain employment and move towards self-sufficiency with a focus on agricultural career opportunities.

When not conducting workforce development programming, this position works as part of the S2L2 farm team in planting, harvesting, and maintaining the farm. The position also helps lead and manage volunteer groups and interns.

The S2L2 program is part of the community nonprofit Intersection of Change which is dedicated to addressing poverty related issues in west Baltimore.

This hybrid position reports to the Program Director / Farm Manager.

Job description

Primary workforce development responsibilities :

Perform and manage all workforce development activities with recruitment, direct programming, retention
Implement all program activities, classes, trainings, at the S2L2 farm or in classroom settings
Consistently track participant interactions and update participant files
Data management for reporting, compliance, evaluation, and participant paid internships and stipends
Coordinate integration of workforce development participants with farm team as applicable
Develop and maintain working relationships with partners and other relevant agencies
Build strong partnerships with local agencies / businesses to gain employment opportunities for participants
Develop and maintain materials (brochure, calendar, participant handbook, curriculum, data management systems to track program outcomes)
Cultivate and maintain relationships with parents and guardians
Attend meetings required by funding partners
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Provide encouragement and recognize accomplishments

Primary farm responsibilities :

Farming with planting, harvesting, and upkeep of 1.5-acre farm

Assist with operating, managing equipment, lift produce and packages up to 50 pounds

Work outdoors in seasonal weather and inclement weather

Interact positively and with compassion with team members and volunteers

Communicate clearly with rest of team and volunteers

Participate in team meetings and projects

Assist with general field observation and high tunnel greenhouse maintenance

Follow all policies and procedures of the farm operations

Practice good customer service, leadership, run farmers market stands, work with youth farmers, and volunteers

Update logs in Google Documents, inventory management, and point-of-sale transactions

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and / or three years working in a Workforce Development Program for underserved populations

Community based experience with underserved populations

Experience working with youth and / or underserved populations via teaching, case management, or training

Able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment

Able to communicate effectively with all clients and partnerships

Able to build and maintain collaborations and partnerships with agencies and businesses

Knowledge :

Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to do basic website updates

Database creation and management

Basic understanding of accounting procedures

Capacity to write and articulate S2L2 mission, goals, and vision

Skills and Abilities :

Ability to work as a team leader, supervise staff, coordinate activities with other staff to meet overall objectives within specified timeframes

Possess training and / or work experience in problem solving, leadership, and conflict management

Ability to manage and prioritize large volumes of activity and workload

Ability to show accuracy, timeliness and follow-up on tasks

Ability to interact positively and with compassion with clients and their families

Ability to interact positively with the public and with staff and board

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including editing and creating original materials

About Intersection of Change and Strength to Love II

Intersection of Change is a community nonprofit dedicated to addressing poverty related issues in West Baltimore. The organization operates multiple programs including Strength to Love II, Martha's Place, and Jubilee Arts.

Strength to Love II originally began as a project to support citizens returning to the community from incarceration. Programming incorporated a 1.5-acre farm in 2013 to address food security and food justice in the community and workforce development in 2019 to foster careers in agriculture. The farm uses environmentally sustainable methods to grow high quality produce for local consumption, and offers employment to returning citizens. S2L2 offers produce direct to customers, through partnerships, and at a farmers market. Learn more at : www.S2L2.com

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000

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