Internship Opportunities Available

Description: Junior Farm Educator

Job Purpose: The Junior Farm Educator will assist the Farm Education Coordinator with food production and education programs for residents, primarily youth, living at Stenton Family Manor.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide education to youth residents at Stenton Family Manor, including direct teaching as well as development of lesson plans
Assist at all farm sites as needed
Work with Stenton high school youth to develop summer internship that encompasses food-systems education and work experience (including weekly participation in farm stand)
In coordination with Farm Education Coordinator, manage all aspects of food production and farm maintenance, including watering, harvesting, and management of weeds/pests using approved methods
Maintain equipment, tools, and infrastructure, including internal and external site management as it relates to WWCP, i.e. WWCP bulletin board, shed, tools, and resources
Document and keep records, including (but not limited to) volunteer hours, youth/student/resident participation, harvests, sales, and donations
Participate in operation of weekly farm stand including: harvest, set-up/clean-up, sales, records, and outreach; oversee participation/training of Stenton teen intern(s) as it relates to farm stand
Conduct marketing and outreach to community organizations, neighbors, leaders, etc. in cooperation with administrative staff
Contribute to communications and marketing strategy including social media updates and newsletter submissions (i.e. The Shuttle)
Coordinate with Stenton staff on activities including (but not limited to) summer camp activities, curriculum, staff raffle boxes, food donations to kitchen, kick-off and end-of-season cookouts, and media/photo releases for youth
Train and support apprentices and farm volunteers
Attend appropriate fundraising and networking events
Assist with onsite special events (i.e. cookouts), as well as other WWCP events as needed
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Farming experience, including knowledge of sustainable agriculture, farm management, and organic growing practices
Experience in educational settings (experience working with youth, leading groups, and managing volunteers); background in nutrition or education a plus
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
Must have a car
Must be able to submit a written sample

Skills/Attributes:

Ability to work well with diverse groups of people (experience working with low-income populations or experience with homelessness a plus).
Ability to teach agricultural concepts on a basic level;
Must be able to work independently, think creatively, solve problems, and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations (including in consult with direct supervisor).
Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times; has a high moral character.
Polite, courteous and tactful with the public/donors/stakeholders.

Additional Considerations/Skills:

Special consideration will be given to those with:

Hours: 25 hours/week (April-June)

40 hours/week (July-November)

This is a seasonal position with the possibility of continuation. Extension of position/duties will be dependent upon program direction and organizational needs.

Compensation: Hourly ($14/hr)

Reports to: Director of Operations

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume by March 24, 2014 to alison@weaversway.coop with subject line “Junior Farm Educator”. No calls please.

About Weavers Way Community Programs:

WWCP’s mission is to build the Northwest Philadelphia community by fostering cooperative activities that support local food production, economic literacy, a sustainable environment, and healthy lifestyles.

We envision a community where people have access to healthy food and lifestyles, and live in a healthful and sustainable environment; available land is used productively to meet common needs; low-impact and efficient modes of energy production and transportation are available; conservation and recycling is a way of life; and the cooperative business model is valued and practiced.