Food Sovereignty Youth Worker –1-2 positions

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Food Sovereignty Youth Worker –1-2 positions

LOCATION: Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm, Red Cliff 

WAGE:  $15/hour,  24 - 32 hours/week

SUPERVISOR(S):  Farm Manager

THIS IS A SUMMER INTERNSHIP BEING OFFERED BY MINO BIMAADIZIIWIN TRIBAL FARM OF THE RED CLIFF TREATY NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION. THE POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AROUND EARLY JUNE AND LAST THROUGH LATE AUGUST. TYPICAL WORK WEEK CAN RANGE FROM 3-4 DAYS AND 24-32 HRS/WEEK. 

JOB SUMMARY:  Assist with Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm operations. The goal of this position is to provide experience working with food sovereignty initiatives, harvesting and processing of traditional medicines, and agricultural production. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Assist in daily farm functions including fruit and vegetable production, orchard care, and medicine beds. 
2. Assist with Food for Thought youth summer camp. 
3. Assist with other food sovereignty initiatives and programming at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Tribal Farm. 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:  No previous knowledge or experience required.  This internship is meant to inform and educate participants on agriculture and food sovereignty efforts through direct, hands-on learning.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. 14 to 18 years old.

Native American applicants only.  Preference will be given to Red Cliff youth, but other enrolled tribal members will be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates.  

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Treaty Natural Resources Division staff, tribal community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds.  There will be some bending, lifting and reaching. Ability to traverse uneven terrain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The position will occur indoors and outdoors at Mino Bimaadiziiwin Farm, with some activities at other Tribal locations. Applicant must be willing to spend time working outdoors. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  None

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

TO APPLY: The following items must be in your application package to be considered for this position:

1. Completed Tribal Application, available on the tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. A short essay answering the following questions:
   1. Why you are interested in learning more about food sovereignty, and
   2. What you hope to get from this internship 

Only complete application packages will be considered.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

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