Urban Farms Manager

Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Programs Director

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 or Washington Houses in East Harlem)

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

Pay: Up to $60,000 per year; Benefits: 401(k) after 1 year, Dental and Health insurance after 90 days, Paid time off, Referral program

Anticipated Start: Fall 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 50 lbs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Use mathematical reasoning. High level of professionalism, integrity, work ethic, accountability, and responsibility. Highly organized self-starter; ability to take 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

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Do you have 3 years experience in Horticulture and/or Agriculture AND Youth Development?

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Availability for interview by telephone

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Shared Values - Our Values permeate through all Concrete Safaris programs: Adventure, Bravery, Creativity, Curiosity, Discipline, Safety, and Healthy Risk-Taking.

List 3 shared values:

Demonstrate how you have lived three of these values at any time in the past four years, and how you think your experiences would be applicable to working at Concrete Safaris.

How often do you play outside?

1 day per week

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Can you ride a bike at least 6 miles?

Yes, I can ride a bike at least 6 miles

No, I cannot ride a bike at least 6 miles

Your Connection To East Harlem

Concrete Safaris believes that outdoor, healthy leadership must be normalized on city streets and in public housing developments. The organization also understands that there are individuals who prefer not to travel on certain city streets or near certain public housing developments for very valid and real reasons. We understand that these statements do not apply to all individuals. We also want to make sure that individuals are not hindered from safer opportunities to build skills and knowledge outdoors in their communities. Selecting “Yes” or “No” will not stop you from being considered for a role at Concrete Safaris. It will allow us to make more informed decisions in where to place you, if selected.

Why do you want to serve children, youth, families, and/or community?

If you are from East Harlem, Central Harlem, or the South Bronx, what about your life experience makes you uniquely qualified for a position in your own community or in a neighboring community? (Answer N/A if not applicable)

If you are NOT from East Harlem, Central Harlem, or the South Bronx, what about your life experience makes you uniquely qualified for a position in an unfamiliar community? (Answer N/A if not applicable)

Can you safely spend time in all areas of East Harlem?

If you answered “No,” which areas or public housing developments in East Harlem are off-limits to you due to safety concerns?

What do you know about the culture, history, health, and current resources in East Harlem?

East Harlem experiences shootings, shots fired, and homicides throughout the year. These events may occur in close proximity to or within several blocks of our campus. Will you be able to commit to a year or more of employment given the reality of these incidents?

Whether you are walking, taking public transit, biking, skating, scooting, or driving, will you be able to travel to our campus in East Harlem for up to 40 hours of work per week over 5 or 6 days per week for at least 1 year?

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Please send your resume to resumes@concretesafaris.org. List the job title in the subject line. Thank you for your application.