Urban Farmer- Seasonal

Baltimore, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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 weeks 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 BSCWs Clean and Green trainees volunteer groups and educational groups working on urban farm sites in partnership with other BSCWs 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: Bachelors 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

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre 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 insurances mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- 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.

Department:

Urban Farm & Food Services - Other - Bon Secours Community Works

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly 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 youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . 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 .

Required Experience:

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift: Days (United States of America)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...