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Company Name : Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK
Location : Anchorage, AK 99508
Position : Refugee Agriculture Program Associate
Job Description : Title: Refugee Agriculture Program AssociateProgram: Refugee Assistance & Immigration ServicesSupervised by: Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program CoordinatorStatus: Full-time/TemporaryUpdated: 01/2022JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time, seasonal position with a start-date in mid-April 2022 and end-date in mid-October 2022. This position will work alongside the Refugee Agriculture Program Coordinator to fulfill the day-to-day operations of the refugee agriculture program. This position will primarily assist with the Fresh International Gardens program, assisting clients with planting, maintaining, harvesting, and packaging vegetables for sale. The position will also assist in the operations of Grow North Farm, an urban farm offering space for refugee agricultural entrepreneurs. This position will support the entrepreneurs in growing their food businesses. This person will provide support by teaching workshops around garden techniques, cooking skills, and entrepreneurship. This position will interact with volunteers and provide technical assistance to farmers.QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Dependability, maturity and initiative. Excellent inter-personal skills required. Ability to relate positively to program staff, community service providers, and CSS clients. Flexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and challenges. Highly organized with a keen attention to detail; strong leadership skills; self-motivated and directed; works well within a rapidly changing environment; punctual; effective communication, interpersonal skills, and strong writing skills; cultural competency to work with diverse farmers and gardeners.Education/Experience: At least one-year of experience with significant contributions to the operation of a farm business required. Degree in sustainable agriculture, food systems, or related field preferred. Supervisory and management experience preferred.Skills: Skill in cultivating vegetable crops using small-scale, ecologically sustainable techniques. Skill providing oversight, supervision, and training to a diverse group of clients and volunteers in a fast-paced setting.Ability to develop curricula, prepare workshop and classroom materials, create schedules, and provide instruction to participants with limited English. Ability to handle crisis situations with minimum supervision. Ability to oversee a diverse classroom setting. Strong oral and written communication skills necessary. Ability to write clear, grammatically correct case/log notes, Familiarity with computers, internet and e-mail required. Must have valid driver’s license.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with RAPP Coordinator to develop a garden plan for a 50-member CSA, farmers market sales, Give Local Grow Local donations, and other customers. Responsibilities will include seeding, planting weeding, harvesting, distribution/delivery, and marketing.Recruit, teach and support newly arrived refugees interested in learning how to grow produce in Alaska; provide outreach and educational information to refugees interested in Fresh International Gardens program; coordinate and support refugees participating in Fresh International Gardens program.Recruit, teach and support refugees in developing small scale farm businesses at Grow North Farm.Assists Program Coordinator with supervision and support of RAIS program volunteers and program interns.Connect refugee farmers and farm entrepreneurs to outsider resources.Communicate with Program Coordinator to obtain all supplies and equipment such as seeds, amendments, irrigation supplies, and tools needed for the Fresh International Gardens and Grow North Farm operations.Supervise farmers during harvest and post-harvest handling in accordance with food safety regulations at Fresh International Gardens and at farmers’ markets.Coordinate volunteer support with farmers markets.Work with Program Coordinator to develop and implement ongoing technical assistance for refugee farmers and farm entrepreneurs.Organize and facilitate classes alongside Program Coordinator.Acts as manager when Program Coordinator is not present.Gather and report data for grants and agency needs as requested by Program Coordinator.Complete documentation of all meetings with clients thoroughly, accurately and in a timely fashion.Other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements: Must be able to tolerate heat, cold, and wet conditions while performing necessary duties. Must be willing and able to drive program participants to and from project sites (Fresh International Gardens and Grow North Farm) in varied weather conditions. Sitting, standing, walking, driving, repeated hand and wrist motions (for computer use) are required. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds and safely operate garden equipment including garden tools, lawn mowers, and tillers.Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; First aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens and any other updated training, as required. Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryPay: $16.58 – $20.71 per hourSchedule:8 hour shiftEducation:Associate (Preferred)Experience:Community Engagement Specialists: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Preferred)Work Location: One location
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