Food Systems Development Coordinator

Member Duties : Be a core member of the farm crew, including team work on the following tasks: harvesting, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, seeding, weeding and cultivation, irrigation assistance, crop fertilization and pest control, food safety practices, small equipment operation, and food packaging, marketing and delivery. The farm will be a platform for building skills and understanding around climate smart production of fresh organic produce for food system resiliency. Assist with coordination of DFI's Farm to Food Pantry program, serving half a dozen food security organizations in Reno Assist the Farm Production Manager in timely record keeping pertaining to crop production. Attend AmeriCorps trainings, assist with the coordination of Food Security Coalition quarterly events, and attend food security-related periodic activities (such as field trips or tours). This element, along with the Farm to Food Pantry coordination, will provide the service   Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance .    Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended .    Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach .    Skills :
Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Environment ,  Education .      Refine Search