URBAN FARM COORDINATOR AND CASE MANAGER

Urban Farm Coordinator and Case Manager

Job Location : St. Vincent de Paul Administrative Offices; Voucher Center / Food Pantry; community locations as needed

Status : Full-time, 40 hours; salaried, non-exempt (FSLA classification-professional)

Hours / Schedule : 9 am – 5 pm; Monday – Friday, with some evening / weekend hours

Wage : Competitive Salary; biweekly pay schedule

Job Summary

St. Vincent de Paul is seeking to hire a full-time team member to serve in the capacity of urban farm coordinator and case manager.  SVdP is all about people.  This person will be directly involved with nurturing the growth of the neighbors we serve. We are starting a hydroponic farm operation. Under the direction of our Director of Program Services, this person will oversee the farm operation from seed to serving, coordinate education programs, and help maximize the nutritional output of the farm, as well as the potential economic benefits of the produce. This position will be focused on farm management 75 % of the time.  The other 25 %, this person will perform tasks and projects assigned by our Director of Program Services.  This portion of the position will be dedicated to supporting our Back2Work Program, our high intensity workforce development program, as well as performing other case manager duties, including direct contact with program participants.

Education and / or Experience Requirements

• S. / B.A. / A.A. in Human Services, Agriculture, Communications or related field preferred or similar combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in gardening, hydroponic gardening, or agriculture, preferred; training will be provided on the specifics of how to operate the farm.

Key Competencies

Essential Functions

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position, nor is intended to imply a job offer or contract. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice depending on the needs of the organization.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for accrued flex days; holiday pay (7 holidays); and participation in Dental and Vision insurance plans.  Health insurance is not offered.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this  position , the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee is seated at a desk for periods of time; but will also walk; bend; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms to lift equipment, seed, produce, files, use office equipment, and open cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Our Mission

We are a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness, and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Dubuque operates a thrift store, a Resource Service Center (Voucher Center and Food Pantry) and other programming to assist those in need in our community.

Opportunity Employer

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If this sounds like the job for you, send your resume and cover letter to

Execdir@svdpdubuqueiowa.org

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