Share Email Opening Title Food Growing Coordinator  Reports to: garden healthy eating   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description Do you feel strongly that every person, in every community, deserves access to good, healthy food?   Do you believe that there’s nothing better than getting your hands dirty in the garden and making delicious recipes out of the harvested produce?   Are you interested in building the next big program in food growing and serving as a catalyst for the urban farm movement?   At the Capital Area Food Bank, we provide food to 530,000 people per year – 12% of people living in this area. We’re the Washington metro area’s largest hunger and nutrition nonprofit, and if you are ready to lead the way in making fresh local produce available to everyone, we’re ready for you to join our team.     Position Overview   The CAFB’s Urban Demonstration Garden is a half-acre urban fruit and vegetable garden located in Northeast DC.  The food bank uses the space to promote wellness, by educating our partners and clients about nutrition and expanding their access to healthy produce.  The garden demonstrates how to grow food in a variety of urban settings – from backyards to balconies – and how to stretch food budgets using low-cost vegetable gardening techniques.   The Food Growing Coordinator is in a groundbreaking and unique position, responsible for managing all food-growing programs, including garden maintenance and planning, the completion of the garden build, the garden volunteer programs, and the Partner Garden Grant.  We are looking for a charismatic individual excited to share their knowledge and experience by offering advice and support to other gardeners and forge connections with the DC urban agriculture community. The coordinator will also work collaboratively across the Capital Area Food Bank’s other programs and initiatives.     Essential Functions:   Garden Planning: Coordinate with CAFB leadership and stakeholders to build programming that activates Urban Demonstration Garden for highest and best community use. Maintain a garden budget, research items to purchase, make and record purchases. Plan for the expansion and improvement of garden facilities, including research, budgeting, soliciting donations, and making purchases. Responsible for all aspects of garden planning     Garden Maintenance and Construction: Primarily responsible for all functions of a half-acre organic urban vegetable garden. Plant, water, weed, fertilize, apply organic pest and disease control, compost, harvest, and prepare harvest for distribution. Maintain, repair, or replace existing garden facilities including raised beds, greenhouse, sheds, compost bins, rainwater cistern and pump, patio and container garden, and pollinator garden. Manage a four-hive honeybee apiary (with the assistance of experienced volunteer beekeepers). Oversee the completion of the new outdoor classroom and kitchen, which is also the 2015 Greenbuild Legacy Project – requires daily coordination with architecture firm, construction company, donors, and the US Green Building Council.     Volunteer Supervision: Supervise groups of up to 30 inexperienced volunteers in the garden (1-2 Saturdays per month). Manage Garden Volunteer Leader program – directing and maintaining relationships with 10-12 experienced gardeners who volunteer on a reg0ular basis.   Partner Garden Grant $50,000 grant to build gardens for 15 of our DC partner organizations (small food pantries, soup kitchens, and other service providers that receive food from CAFB). 5 gardens were built in spring 2015; 10 gardens to be built in spring 2016. Food Growing Coordinator will: solicit applications and select recipients for remaining 10 gardens purchase supplies and recruit volunteers to build the gardens provide education and support to novice gardeners record the successes  and challenges of partner gardens   Education and Networking: Respond to food-growing questions from partner organizations and community members. Initiate and maintain relationships with other DC urban food-growers and urban agriculture organizations. Participate in city-wide and regional food-growing events.     Core Competencies: Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: The individual possesses the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do the job. Communication – Communications are clear, concise, and courteous, needed information is communicated regularly, and listening skills are strong. Interpersonal Skills – Individual works effectively with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public. Quality of Work: Work is accurate, neat, thorough, and complete. Productivity – Individual works efficiently, prioritizes and manages time effectively, and has work habits that support an ability to accomplish goals in a timely fashion. Dependability – Individual is reliable in completing assignments and meeting deadlines, and maintains consistent attendance and punctuality. Initiative – Individual works independently, solves problems, and looks for ways to improve systems or save costs. Adaptability – Individual is flexible, and able to adjust to a variety of situations. Decision Making – The individual uses logical and sound judgment. Compliance/Safety – The individual follows policies and procedures to ensure a productive and safe working environment. Customer Service – The individual addresses needs of stakeholders (partners, donors, clients, colleagues, etc.) quickly and courteously. Collaboration – The individual cooperates and works in partnership with others to achieve team and organizational goals. Stewardship of Resources: The individual ensures the careful and efficient use of all organizational resources (funds, food, supplies, equipment, time, etc.) in a manner consistent with CAFB policies.     Position Requirements Minimum Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree. Two years’ experience growing organic fruits and vegetables or one year professional experience managing a large urban farm or garden. Experience constructing garden facilities, especially raised beds. Experience teaching and creating educational materials. Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills – ability to interact with partners, clients, volunteers, and donors of all ages, from all walks of life. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision or support from within the organization. Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and set boundaries. Physical ability to do heavy outdoor labor in all weather conditions. Driver’s license. Familiarity in using Microsoft Word programs     Other Skills/Abilities:   Experience using power tools such as a drill or circular saw. Experience supervising volunteers. Experience with project management, budgeting, soliciting donations, and applying for grants. Commitment to fighting hunger and diet-related illness by providing those in need with nutrient-rich food and nutrition education. Ability to work some nights and weekends       Physical Requirements:   Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions     Work Environment:   Combination of professional office environment and outdoor garden space, with occasional work with external community organization sites Normal hours Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM with regular extended hours for garden development, engagement, and education   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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