Urban Farms Manager – agriculture jobs in New York

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Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Use mathematical reasoning
• High level of executive functioning, professionalism, integrity, work ethic, accountability, and responsibility
• Highly organized self-starter; ability to take and give direction, structure tasks, establish priorities, and set goals
• College Degree in agriculture, soil, environmental health, or other urban farm related track a must
• NYS Mandated Reporter, First Aid, & CPR
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• COVID vaccine proof required
• Horticulture: 5 years; Gardening: 5 years; Youth Development: 3 years
• Bachelor’s (Required)
• Garden Education: 5 years (Required)
• New York, NY 10029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

• Pay: Up to $60,000 per year
• Green Exercise Days serve elementary school age children through educational workshops during the school year and summer, and Outdoor Leadership Academy serves 14-24-year-olds through experiential education and career readiness workshops or professional development throughout the year
• Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Public Transportation: 6 train to 116th Street or M116 to Third Avenue
• Urban Farms Manager will train Public Health AmeriCorps Members to educate children and youth through the key programs at our gardens in East Harlem
• The Urban Farms Manager will be responsible for teaching, carrying out activities and guiding participants in their personal growth and professional skills, while ensuring that Members teach children and youth about gardening, and soft and hard skills related to gardening in line with their academic and/or career goals
• Develop and implement learning experiences for Public Health AmeriCorps Members to teach children and youth within the mission and outcomes related to gardening
• Train, lead, manage, and track progress of members as they teach children in the study of urban agriculture, garden design and installation, pollination and insects, community engagement in public spaces, plant sciences, and garden volunteerism and tours
• Ensure that staff and participants know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Apply basic child development principles in working with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth
• Assure that participants are properly supervised at all times
• Be a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
• Set a good example to participants and others in regard to general procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
• Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrow, pruning tools, hoses, power tools, and other gardening equipment

Job description

Classification: Nonexempt

Days: 40 Hours Per Week, Schedule will vary between Monday & Saturday (at least 2 Saturdays per month)

Location: 158 East 115th Street, Suite 144, New York, NY 10029 (Will involve working at Jefferson and Washington Houses in East Harlem)

Public Transportation: 6 train to 116th Street or M116 to Third Avenue

Pay: Up to $60,000 per year

Anticipated Start: September 2024

Position Purpose:

Urban Farms Manager will train Public Health AmeriCorps Members to educate children and youth through the key programs at our gardens in East Harlem. Green Exercise Days serve elementary school age children through educational workshops during the school year and summer, and Outdoor Leadership Academy serves 14-24-year-olds through experiential education and career readiness workshops or professional development throughout the year. The Urban Farms Manager will be responsible for teaching, carrying out activities and guiding participants in their personal growth and professional skills, while ensuring that Members teach children and youth about gardening, and soft and hard skills related to gardening in line with their academic and/or career goals. Concrete Safaris operates gardens across NYC Housing Authority property in two public housing developments, Jefferson and Washington Houses.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop and implement learning experiences for Public Health AmeriCorps Members to teach children and youth within the mission and outcomes related to gardening. Train, lead, manage, and track progress of members as they teach children in the study of urban agriculture, garden design and installation, pollination and insects, community engagement in public spaces, plant sciences, and garden volunteerism and tours. Offer in-person programming only.

2. Ensure that staff and participants know and follow safety and educational procedures. Apply basic child development principles in working with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth. Assure that participants are properly supervised at all times.

3. Be a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to participants and others in regard to general procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Equipment Used:

Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrow, pruning tools, hoses, power tools, and other gardening equipment.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Use mathematical reasoning. High level of executive functioning, professionalism, integrity, work ethic, accountability, and responsibility. Highly organized self-starter; ability to take and give direction, structure tasks, establish priorities, and set goals.

Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications and Education):

College Degree in agriculture, soil, environmental health, or other urban farm related track a must. NYS Mandated Reporter, First Aid, & CPR. Must be at least 21 years of age. COVID vaccine proof required.

Experience:

Horticulture: 5 years; Gardening: 5 years; Youth Development: 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:
• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:
• Garden Education: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• New York, NY 10029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person