Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society Schoolyard Student Farm Worker
Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society
Schoolyard Student Farm Worker
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Good Food For All
Everyone should have access to healthy food, soil, and community. We enact this vision
by cultivating engaging gardens and programs that catalyze healthy eating, ecological
stewardship, and community celebration. Fresh Roots stewards two ½ acre schoolyard
market gardens on school grounds in the heart of East and South Vancouver. The food
we grow is eaten in local school cafeterias, various Neighbourhood House food security
initiatives, and by neighbours. Our fields are hands-on learning classrooms; engaging
school communities and residents of Vancouver in addressing food security, community
health, and vocational skills development.
The Position
The Schoolyard Farm Worker grows Good Food For All. They are outside in the garden
planting, harvesting, weeding, and acting as stewards of our ecologically managed
urban farms. They will work under the supervision of our Farm Manager to ensure our
schoolyard farms are productive and welcoming spaces. The Schoolyard Farm Worker
will provide leadership to Farm Interns and volunteers to complete daily tasks on the
farm.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year growing experience in small-scale agricultural production
A post-secondary student in the 2015/16 school year with intension of returning
in the fall
Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all conditions
Comfortable with spreadsheets, email communication, and record keeping
Experience leading co-workers and volunteers in farming activities
Able to communicate with diplomacy and respect with people of all cultures,
ages, and backgrounds
Have a valid class 5 driver’s license and comfortable driving a delivery vehicle
Have a smart phone and access to a computer
Able to pass a criminal background check
Position Details
Position begins as soon as possible and ends October 31, 2016
Summer: 24 hrs/week, Fall: 16 hrs/week at $12/hr
How to Apply
E-mail a short cover letter (500 words) and resume (in one document) to
charlotte@freshroots.ca with your name and the name of the job position in the subject.
Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately upon reception. We regret
that due to the high volume of applicants only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
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