Urban Farmer- Seasonal

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Baltimore, MD

2d

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Job Functions: Work in partnership with Food Access Coordinator to manage all farm production, including soil preparation, disease, weed and irrigation management. Responsible for seeding, planting, harvesting, and washing of produce. Work with Food Access Coordinator to organize the week’s harvests and prepare for CSA distribution and Mobile Markets events. Assist in packaging, delivery and pick up of CSA shares. Responsible for keeping BSCW farm sites in manicured condition. Farmer will beautify site by planting flowers and keeping sites free of debris. Using and maintaining all farm equipment/supplies and infrastructure including landscaping equipment, tillers, irrigation systems, BCS and greenhouse cooling systems. Oversee and provide instruction to BSCW’s Clean and Green trainees, volunteer groups and educational groups working on urban farm sites, in partnership with other BSCW’s staff. Responsible for management of compost systems at BSCW Urban Farm sites. Cultivate accessible and inviting farm spaces for the community to explore, ask questions and engage in urban farming. Develop strategies to maximize farm production, increase educational opportunities, and further our reach as distributor of food. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Employment Qualifications Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree: Agriculture, horticulture, botany, green industry, urban development, public health, human services, education Minimum Years and Type of Experience 2+ years of progressive, related experience in urban farming, and landscaping Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as community engagement track record Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Community meetings, neighborhood/civic association meetings Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Urban Farm & Food Services - Other - Bon Secours Community Works It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of progressive, related experience in urban farming, and landscaping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as community engagement track record
• Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Community meetings, neighborhood/civic association meetings

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree: Agriculture, horticulture, botany, green industry, urban development, public health, human services, education

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Food Access Coordinator to manage all farm production, including soil preparation, disease, weed and irrigation management.
• Responsible for seeding, planting, harvesting, and washing of produce.
• Work with Food Access Coordinator to organize the week’s harvests and prepare for CSA distribution and Mobile Markets events.
• Assist in packaging, delivery and pick up of CSA shares.
• Responsible for keeping BSCW farm sites in manicured condition.
• Farmer will beautify site by planting flowers and keeping sites free of debris.
• Using and maintaining all farm equipment/supplies and infrastructure including landscaping equipment, tillers, irrigation systems, BCS and greenhouse cooling systems.
• Oversee and provide instruction to BSCW’s Clean and Green trainees, volunteer groups and educational groups working on urban farm sites, in partnership with other BSCW’s staff.
• Responsible for management of compost systems at BSCW Urban Farm sites.
• Cultivate accessible and inviting farm spaces for the community to explore, ask questions and engage in urban farming.
• Develop strategies to maximize farm production, increase educational opportunities, and further our reach as distributor of food.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED