Farmers Market Coordinator
Catholic Social Services
Salary Range:$21.00 To $21.00 Hourly
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating the operation of the Muldoon Farmers Market and the Grow North Farm market as part of the Refugee Enterprise & Agriculture Program (REAP) at Catholic Social Services’ (CSS). During the non-market season, October-April, this position will teach life skill classes, focusing on economic empowerment and community integration for refugee arrivals. Our program has been focused on food production and skill-building through the Fresh International Gardens (FIG) program. This position will expand upon our programming to promote food access and economic opportunity for individuals beyond our refugee community through the Muldoon and Grow North Farm market. Grow North Farm is an urban farm and marketplace designed for refugee and immigrant agricultural entrepreneurs. This position will oversee the operations of our markets at Grow North Farm on Thursdays from roughly end of June to beginning of October and on Saturdays at Muldoon market during the same date range.
ABOUT US
CSS is a Catholic human and social services agency and behavioral health care provider that welcomes people of all faiths through its programs and employment. We provide help for our Alaskan neighbors through a variety of supportive service programs, including emergency shelter, food stability, housing, case management, and refugee assistance. CSS empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, CSS is a nationally accredited organization through the Council on Accreditation (COA), which recognizes that CSS provides high quality services that meet best practice standards in the social service field.
Mission: We compassionately serve those in need, strengthen individuals and families, and advocate for the common good.
Vision: All Individuals and Families are Flourishing.
Impact Statement: Catholic Social Services empowers individuals and families on their path to permanent stability, creating thriving communities for all.
Guiding Principles: - Catholic Social Teachings - Reverence for humanity - Striving for excellence - Empowering personal fulfillment - Strengthening through collaboration –
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT
Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS) provides a bridge for refugees (individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war) and other new arrivals from their former life experiences to the new skills required for success in the United States. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, RAIS creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Knowledge:
Skill:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Minimum Education: Bachelors degree or four yours of related experience
Required Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of related experience in any combination of the following:
Minimum Required Certification: Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment: This job operates primarily outdoors at our farm and market locations. Must be able to tolerate heat, cold, and wet conditions while performing necessary duties. The work will take place within a highly collaborative team environment. There will also be periods of office time necessary to fulfill job requirements.
Conditions. The office is open-office, meaning that desks and conversations are often in close proximity to one another, so the candidate selected must be able to focus in an environment with some audio and visual
distractions. Reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request, including screens,
headphones, etc.
Physical demands: Must be physically able to walk, stoop, push, lift up to 50 lbs, sit or stand for extended periods of time, engage with screens for extended periods of time, climb up and down short sets of stairs, drive, be around a wide variety of food products, including some major allergens, and operate small-to-large
equipment with proper training.
Travel: Travel out of Alaska is rare. Occasional travel within Anchorage is required.
Location: Various sites in Anchorage
Pay and hours: Wages are dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate and will be set
according to the CSS pay scale. This position is paid at an hourly rate. The position has flexibility in hours and scheduling.
Anchorage, AK
7 day(s) ago
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Any Affiliation
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