Urban Agriculture Coordinator

Job title: Urban Agriculture Coordinator

Job description: The Urban Agriculture Coordinator administers all aspects of the asky project and other urban ag initiatives at CHEP, and is able to facilitate a good working relationship with staff and CHEPs partners, including the City of Saskatoon, schools and community groups.

The asky project is an urban agriculture internship that engages both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to learn together about growing, harvesting, and selling food through an innovative model. Its five key focus areas are: growing food and food skills, enhancing cultural connections, promoting environmental sustainability, creating social enterprise, and engaging youth.

Required Skills and Experience:
Mentoring youth and young adults and teaching principles of growing food within a social enterprise model
Experience motivating participants and working with community groups and volunteers
Horticulture knowledge and practical experience (at least 3 years)
First-hand experience in culturally diverse situations and with under-served community members
Organizing and leading events and workshops
Enjoyment of outdoor and physical work and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Creating and delivering presentations and preparing reports
Computer and software proficiency with the MS Outlook Suite
Proficient in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and working collaboratively

Desirable Skills and Experience:
Policy development and grant writing experience
Involvement in community committees as an organizational representative
Understanding of City of Saskatoon departments (e.g., planning, parks)
Understanding of Indigenous world views with regard to food and community

The successful applicant will need to have a police record check and clean driver’s license abstract at time of hiring.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
– Writing
– Oral communication
– Working with others
– Problem solving
– Decision making
– Critical thinking
– Job task planning and organizing
– Computer use
Field Crop Specializations
– Vegetables
– Horticulture
Type Of Work Experience
– Horticulture
– Farm management
– Extension or education

Company: CHEP GOOD FOOD INC

Expected salary:

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:57:47 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

Click Here to Apply