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22 Nov 2016

Full-Time Real Food Rising Farm Manager

Utah Community Action – Posted by krystal –  Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Real Food Rising Farm Manager (Utah Conservation Corps – AmeriCorps Position)

Job Summary: The RFR Farm Manager will work in the field on a weekly basis on our 1.25 acre urban sustainable farm. Tasks include: creating a crop production plan for spring summer and fall, bed preparation, planting, weeding, integrated pest management, irrigation management and compost building. Equally important, this position will plan and lead agriculture workshops for youth, participate in seasonal planning and strategy meetings, coordinate distribution of farm produce, coordinate with partners and keep detailed records of produce grown and harvested. The majority of farm work will be accomplished through leading community volunteer and youth program work days, but individual work may be required for some tasks.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. A minimum of 1 year of full-season agricultural experience, preferably in an urban environment. Spanish language skills and knowledge about sustainable agriculture preferred. Experience in a teaching setting and working with teenagers would be helpful.

Wage: $12,530 annual living stipend, $5775 educational award at the end of service, health benefits available through Utah Conservation Corps

Employment Status: Full time Seasonal (approx. Jan 15, 2016 – Nov 15, 2016). Work week is Tuesday through Saturday for Spring & Fall growing season and Monday through Friday during the Summer season.

How to Apply

Apply: Online at https://slcap.applicantpro.com/. Include cover letter and resume. Deadline: Dec 2nd, 2016

Job Categories: Food / Hunger / Agriculture. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: farm manager, food access, food insecurity, sustainable agriculture, teens, urban farming, and youth empowerment.

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