Community Farm Manager

Community Access • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Under the direction and with support of the Health & Wellness Director, the Community Farm Manager will oversee the operations of the CA community farm at E 172nd St and provide technical and hands on assistance at various sites including planting, harvesting, greenhouse management, crop planning, pest management, irrigation, general upkeep and farm-related programming. The Community Farm Manager is tasked with establishing and maintaining the 172nd community farm to provide produce and create a teaching laboratory for tenants and staff, engaging the CA housing community in urban agriculture. The Community Farm Manager will serve as a consultant for those throughout CA seeking to develop urban agriculture at their sites, including creating a secondary educational hub at 258 E. 4th St.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Technical training and/or work/internship/community involvement in the areas of community gardening, urban agriculture, food production, horticulture.
• Knowledge and passion for: food justice, sustainability, urban farming, adult education, community organizing, environmental justice, and intergenerational learning.
• Have at least an intermediate-level knowledge & skills related to crop planning, propagation, composting, irrigation, pest management, botany, companion planting, pruning, seed saving, planting, harvesting, production yields, and other knowledge and skills needed to manage an urban farm.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental health, substance use, & chronic health conditions, living in supportive housing applying principles of harm reduction, self-determination, inclusion, and dignity and respect for all.
• Conflict resolution and community building approach.
• This position requires the physical ability to move/lift heavy objects, to kneel/sit/bend and work outdoors in hot or cold weather.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to self-direct and juggle short-term with long-term task deadlines.
• Current NYS driver’s license or commitment to obtain within 6 months.
• Working outside throughout the 4 seasons of the year.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use or learn Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Bridge, Canva, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update seasonal crop plan, based on identified target deadlines
• Maintain weekly farm activity and production logs, harvest data, and compost records
• Deliver at least four technical assistance workshops a month in urban agriculture techniques
• Follow department ordering, organizing, storing, inventory tracking, and delivery practices 100% of the time
• Write all progress notes within two business days of group/activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees