Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Sustaining Way
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Term length
4/14/2024 - 4/14/2025
Application window
4/14/2024 - 12/31/2024
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Hourly pay equivalent
$13.50
Project summary
The ACC member will work on sustainable agriculture initiatives, promote local food systems, and advance our mission of empowering individuals and communities to bring about a sustainable and equitable future. The member will play an integral role in helping to develop and implement and executing sustainable agriculture programs and projects.
Opportunity description
Lead and execute sustainable agriculture initiatives at SW's demonstration site and community gardens, while also supporting the backyard garden program. Responsibilities include orienting and hosting volunteer groups, engaging in community outreach for off-site garden cultivation, and facilitating educational programming. Additionally, evaluate past plantings to optimize future plantings, collaborating with staff and volunteer coordinator to implement planting plans effectively.
Benefits
- Housing
- Civic Works' Climate Corps members receive the same full time benefits that full time employees. Members would be eligible for benefits
- including health and dental
- long term and short term disability
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- and paid time off.
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Ability to engage in physical labor, including standing for extended periods. Capability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (~30lbs). Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. Willingness to perform repetitive tasks associated with gardening and maintenance. Stamina and endurance to sustain productivity throughout the workday.
Preferred qualifications
Gardening and/or Agriculture experience. Good communication skills. Collaborative mindset. Organizational abilities. Passion for community engagement & equity. Adaptability & commitment to mission.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Urban agriculture
- Environmental justice
- Community gardens
- Food waste reduction
Work environment
- Urban
- Outdoor