About the Organization
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) is one of the most robust anti-hunger advocates in New York City, supporting over 1 million New Yorkers facing food and economic insecurity. TCAH's mission is to empower its neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives by increasing their access to nutritious food and related resources. TCAH's programs and services include on-site SNAP and healthcare enrollment, benefits access, job referrals, assistance with applications for city services including housing, workforce development programs for youth, a client choice superpantry, inter-generational nutrition programs, urban farming and farmer's markets, Cafe and community food distribution. With an annual budget of $21 million and a staff size of 90, TCAH is looking to expand its dynamic team. You can find out more at our website : www.tcahnyc.org
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
In conjunction with the Agriculture Manager the Assistant Farm Manager will be charged with supervising and maintaining the daily operations of all TCAH farms in Brooklyn and Queens. This position includes working closely with youth, volunteer groups, and community members, to oversee all youth and volunteer participants, while physically working as part of the team. The Assistant Farm Manager directs the activities in the 2 fold general farm activity for optimal productivity and success of the farm program
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Communicates with the Farm Manager on a weekly basis regarding general farm operations.
- Provides bi-weekly monthly written updates.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Administrative :Assist Farm Manager with the execution of the green teen curriculumAssist Lead farmers and Workforce Empowerment Manager to set up monthly trips surrounding food awareness and food justice .i.e local meeting, seminars, workshops etc.Organise farm staff and interns to prepare orders for farm stand / CSA / Food Box, Food Coop, Fresh Vibes market and all other TCAH programs and partners.Record keeping : Ensure Farm Assistant completes farm sales invoices / orders / deliveries (restaurants, stores etc), harvesting, planting and weight recordsCoordinate with the Mobile Market Manager to discuss the farm involvement for the market seasonSet up and partake in department bi-weekly meetings (w farm assistant, lead farmer, and manager)Assist with the promotion of the farms, farm programs and events in educational institutions, local non-profits,Collaborate with the WE Manager to ensure seasonal green teens pre and post evaluations / surveys are completedSubmit a monthly report for all farm activities, this includesGreen Teens participants
Community engagementProduce harvestedEggs collectedVolunteersPlan and execute Children Harvest Festival (Fall Event)Manual LaborMaintaining and monitoring the quality of yield, crop etcMaking sure that produce is ready for pickup deadlines, such as CSAs, mobile farm stands, pantry, cafe, resuarturats etcSome hands-on farming activityBed preparation, watering, seeding, transplanting, harvesting etc.
Arranging the maintenance and repairs of tools and equipment, fences, gates, greenhouseGreen Teens :Hold workshop to help and promote urban farming knowledgeEnsure food safety by promoting individual awareness of food hazards (pesticides and insecticides)Manage green teens performance by providing training and feedback to ensure that they have the appropriate skills for the assigned tasksWork with Farm Manager and the Director of Programs to organize green teens for the setup and breakdown of TCAH's Annual Children's Harvest Festival (Fall Event)VolunteersAssist Volunteer Manager with volunteer participation on the farmsCoordinate with local schools to organise farm toursPosition Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2 year experience working with youth development.Commitment to, passion for, and experience with farming using sustainable agriculture techniques (no pesticides).Self-motivated, excellent communicator, ability to work well alone as well as with othersWillingness to work outdoors in all weatherAble to lift up to 50 poundsAble to solve problems independently and as part of a teamExperience working with diverse groups and people of all ages, abilities, races, genders, sexual orientations, religious or ethnic, national origin background.Have familiarity with Central Brooklyn and / or Edgemere / Arverne Far Rockaway community and is a resident of one of these areas.Valid driver's licenseExperience with Aquaponics and Hydroponics and knows how to operate and teach the basics of the 2 systems.Have experience crop planning, seeding, and planting.Understanding drip irrigation & overhead wateringKnows pest, weed, and disease managementHave experience supervising production for markets, programs, and donations.Are comfortable with social media posting.Able to commit to a flexible work schedule and weekends.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Have the ability to think critically and give directions with a positive and constructive attitude.Strong prioritization and time management skills.Takes initiative and committed to improving processes.Effective communication skills and pays attention to detail and quality.Experience in using a variety of farm tools or willingness to learn.Knowledge of various aspects of market vegetable farming including, but not limited to, field work, propagation etc.Proficient in Microsoft (word, excel, powerpoint) and Google (docs, sheets, and slides)Must be passionate about helping the community.Strong commitment to food justice values.Salary Range $25 / Hour Competitive based on experience.
Full-Time / Part-Time
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This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $21
