Job Details

Summary

The urban agricultural assistant provides assistance with the IHS rooftop gardens/landscaping. Facilitates and/or coordinates vocational agricultural training for guests.

Essential Functions:

1. Care for seeds, plants and trees; Plan for and/or rotate crops as necessary for optimum harvesting.
2. Ensure gardens and assigned landscaped areas are clean and litter free
3. Report weekly assessment of garden status.
4. Provide assistance with pre-vocational and vocational skills training of guests; Collaborate with IHS program staff to engage guests in activities related to gardening.
5. Maintain and care for equipment and tools needed to perform daily tasks with the help of guests and volunteers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Regular part time classification. Generally, Monday through Friday, however, hours and days may vary depending on volunteer events related to agriculture programs that may occur on the weekends. If weekends are worked, may flex schedule during week. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Competencies

1. Urban Farming Methods/Agriculture standards
2. Good Communication/Interpersonal Skills
3. Customer focus
4. Organization/attention to detail
5. Teamwork

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Working knowledge of urban farming and agricultural methods including cultivation, weed control, seeding and planting of vegetables, fruits and other foliage.
2. Organizing skills, project management and volunteer management.
3. Experience working with homeless and/or disenfranchised individuals.
4. Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
5. Detail oriented with ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively and think creatively.
6. Able to uphold confidentiality of persons served and plan/prioritize work appropriately.

IHS is an EOE/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace and an Employer of National Service