Farmer/Educator, Mill Creek Farm

Posted by on April 02, 2012

Mill Creek Farm
Farmer/Educator

The Mill Creek Farm (http://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org), a leader in the food justice and urban farming movement in the Philadelphia region, seeks a Farmer/Educator. This is a full-time, seasonal position: 5/15/12 – 12/15/12. The Farmer/Educator will assist the Director in managing the farm’s production, coordination and outreach to community organizations and neighbors, development and facilitation of educational programming, tours and special farm events.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist Director in managing all aspects of food production and distribution and farm maintenance
• Train and support market-manager apprentices and farm volunteers
• Operate weekly Farmstands (Wednesdays and Saturdays): including harvest, set-up/clean-up, sales and outreach
• Coordinate weekly orders with Mariposa Food Co-op
• Documentation and record keeping, including but not limited to volunteer hours, harvests, sales, and donation logs
• Marketing and outreach to community organizations, neighbors, leaders, etc.
• Work with youth in the summer high school internship to develop an integrated experience that encompasses both food-systems education and work experience
• Lead educational tours for visitors, youth, and neighbors including benefits and practices of sustainable urban agriculture and food justice
• Attend appropriate fundraising and networking events
• Prepare submissions for farm newsletter
• Assist with onsite special events (i.e. barbeques, garlic planting)

Qualifications:
• Extensive farming experience, including strong knowledge of sustainable agriculture, farm management, and organic growing practices
• Demonstrable experience in educational setting (experiencing leading groups and managing volunteers strongly preferred)
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Ability to teach agricultural concepts on a basic level
• Experience facilitating youth programming and fostering youth empowerment
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Valid drivers license

Candidates should also possess a strong work ethic, flexibility, strong leadership and group management skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, and good communication skills.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume by April 9, 2012 to: millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com with the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Mission
Mill Creek Farm is an educational urban farm located in West Philadelphia that is dedicated to improving local access to fresh produce, building a healthy community and environment, and promoting a just and sustainable food system.