Share Email Opening Title Agriculture Program Assistant   Location Stockbridge-Munsee Community   Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal   Salary/ Hourly Wage: $16.00 thru October   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 4/30/2024   Close Date   _:   Description Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Agriculture Program Assistant will assist with the implementation of the garden and grant projects. The Program Assistant will assist with the planning, planting, growing, and harvesting of vegetable crops throughout the growing season with sustainable farming methods. The program assistant will be responsible for documenting harvest totals, helping to write grant project summaries, and attend required trainings. At the end of the growing season, the Program Assistant will help winterize the garden and growing beds. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record. Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays. Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.     DUTIES: Assist the Agriculture Manager, Farm Supervisor, and Ag Crew Leader/s in proper growing and maintenance of a vegetable garden space used for educational purposes. Tasks vary dependent upon season, but not limited to: Spring: seed starting, planting, bed prep, etc., Summer: weeding, planting, harvesting, farm market, washing bins, etc., Fall: harvest, traditional foods drying, winterizing, etc., Winter: seed starting, traditional foods processing, grant project development, organization, garden planning, etc. Maintain plants, harvest, wash, and sanitation logs. Must harvest and post-harvest handling of produce with safe food handling practices. Participate in Field Day demonstrations. Fulfill other duties as assigned to complete grant projects. Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work. Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Have an interest in Agriculture, Horticulture, Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Development, or related field. Experience with record keeping and using Microsoft Excel preferred. Experience with basic gardening practices is preferred. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. Must have reliable transportation. Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires a lot of sitting with occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds during summer heat. Work one-two evenings/month may be required. Work environment requires excellent personal hygiene due to working in close proximity to others and in an enclosed area. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or TB Skin Test may be required. Beekeeping takes place at the farm. Must be prepared to be around bees..     SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: https://www.mohican.com/services/careers/tribal-employment/     WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER. CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND REMAIN DRUG FREE.   The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance as permitted under federal law. Due to broad federal funding and the co-mingling of fiscal resources, all tribal government operations jobs are treated as federally-funded for the purposes of the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance unless specifically identified as not federally-funded.   Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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