What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Farmer- Seasonal position at Bon Secours?
Job Functions:
Work in partnership with Food Access Coordinator to manage all farm production, including soil preparation, disease, weed and irrigation management.
Responsible for seeding, planting, harvesting, and washing of produce.
Work with Food Access Coordinator to organize the week’s harvests and prepare for CSA distribution and Mobile Markets events.
Assist in packaging, delivery and pick up of CSA shares.
Responsible for keeping BSCW farm sites in manicured condition. Farmer will beautify site by planting flowers and keeping sites free of debris.
Using and maintaining all farm equipment/supplies and infrastructure including landscaping equipment, tillers, irrigation systems, BCS and greenhouse cooling systems.
Oversee and provide instruction to BSCW’s Clean and Green trainees, volunteer groups and educational groups working on urban farm sites, in partnership with other BSCW’s staff.
Responsible for management of compost systems at BSCW Urban Farm sites.
Cultivate accessible and inviting farm spaces for the community to explore, ask questions and engage in urban farming.
Develop strategies to maximize farm production, increase educational opportunities, and further our reach as distributor of food.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employment Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree: Agriculture, horticulture, botany, green industry, urban development, public health, human services, education
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
2 years of progressive, related experience in urban farming, and landscaping
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as community engagement track record
Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Community meetings, neighborhood/civic association meetings
As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com