Book and Plow Farm Green Dean
Book and Plow Farm Green Dean
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socioeconomic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Book and Plow Farm Green Dean position. The Book and Plow Farm Green Dean is a fulltime fixedterm position starting at $19.72/hour. Given Amhersts distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Book and Plow Farm is a studentcentered farm that grows vegetables well. We engage students in collaborative and productive farm labor provide quality produce to the Amherst College community and offer people space on campus to connect with food land and each other. The Green Dean position will work to strengthen the farm as a resource on campus for students and faculty.
The Green Dean will be trained and expected to perform independent highlevel farm tasks such as tractor cultivation and irrigation. The Green Dean will also utilize their particular strengths and interests to build connections between Book and Plow Farm and the College Campus particularly through engagement with students and studentfacing groups as well as the development of field trips and lessons to enrich the summer internship experience. This position also maintains a relationship with the wider Amherst Community and takes appropriate action to support a diverse workforce and participate in the Colleges efforts to create a respectful inclusive and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Programming Coordination and Collaboration
In collaboration with Farm Manager assess and identify ways to increase campus knowledge of sustainability and farming
Work with Farm Manager to support Student Farm Programming/Communications Organizers
Develop programming to engage a diverse group of students staff faculty and alum with the farm
Plan field trips and lesson plans to enrich summer internship program
Serve on relevant campus committees and participate in crossdepartment meetings
Support administrative tasks including farm email and social media accounts
Farm Operations
Work collaboratively with Farm Managers and Farm Crew Leaders
Work independently on a variety of farm activities
Operate heavy machinery such as tractors and other farm equipment
Farm activities include greenhouse field prep cover crop/fertility planting/direct seeding cultivation /pest control irrigation harvest and wash/pack
Repair and maintain equipment infrastructure and farm environment
Provide administrative support as needed
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelors Degree
A valid drivers license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles
Successful completion of a preemployment physical and lift check
Successful completion of all required reference and background checks
Commitment to working with a diverse community
Preferred
Bachelors Degree from Amherst College
Experience engaging with students and volunteers
Interest in data collection outreach and events planning
Experience or interest in farm activities including greenhouse cultivation tractor operation irrigation and harvest
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development continued learning and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
