CNP Farmer - IDEA Eastside (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

30d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At IDEA, our Child Nutrition Program (CNP) campus farms work within the larger Healthy Kids Here initiative dedicated to making IDEA Public Schools one of the healthiest school districts in the nation. CNP Farmers report directly to CNP Campus Farm Managers to support with farm educational programming and farm production. Educational programming includes coordinating with campus leaders on program approved curriculum, preparing lesson activities, instructing K-12 students through on-farm project-based learning, and supervising students during outdoor classroom instruction. The CNP Farmer works with the CNP Campus Farm Manager in executing a four-season diversified farming system that includes cover cropping, crop rotation, orchard cultivation, native habitat maintenance, and an integrated pest management plan. Additionally, the CNP Farmer contributes to farm safety and efficiency by updating inventory, tracking farm data, and implementing all food safety protocols outlined in the Farm Food Safety Plan. CNP Farmers also complete administrative tasks required to support data logging, food safety protocols, and digital communications on a range of virtual platforms to maintain a high standard of program integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year experience in horticulture, farming, or gardening
Reliable transportation
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Experience with youth education and communicating with students
Comprehension of irrigation systems, and hydroponic practices
Understands vegetable production and general horticulture
Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and processes used in farming
Understanding of safety and sanitation practices involved with food production
Can handle stress well to meet deadlines
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite
Able to follow verbal and written direction and ask for clarification as needed
Demonstrate problem solving, adaptability and flexibility; can reprioritize workload due to inclement weather, schedule changes, and any other potential setback
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend or work on hands and knees for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Must be able to work in an outdoor space, walk on uneven ground, crawl, or move about on hands and knees.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running.
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold