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Team Leader for Agricultural and Eco Projects Caribbean

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philipsburg, XA, Países Bajos
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:Tiempo completo (30+ hrs/sem)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Agriculture, Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Rural Areas

    Description

    Team Leader for Agricultural and Eco Projects Caribbean

    We are seeking a Team Leader for Agricultural & Eco Projects

    Position Overview: Lead the agricultural initiatives and eco-projects at Vicky's Keys following the kibbutz model of communal living and working.

    Key Responsibilities: Agricultural:

    • Manage Kitchen Garden, Aquaponics, and Permaculture systems
    • Oversee fish farming operations
    • Plan crop rotations and harvesting schedules
    • Lead agricultural workshops and training sessions
    • Implement sustainable farming practices

    Eco Projects:

    • Coordinate community garden development
    • Oversee The Keys Market project initiatives
    • Implement sustainable practices across all projects
    • Develop educational programs

    Community Living & Leadership:

    • Participate in daily community meetings
    • Lead morning work assignments
    • Organize communal meals planning for agricultural produce
    • Foster community spirit through agricultural activities
    • Mentor and guide assigned volunteers

    Required Qualifications:

    • Minimum 2 years experience in sustainable agriculture
    • Knowledge of aquaponics and permaculture
    • Leadership experience
    • Strong communication skills
    • Valid driver's license
    • Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)

    More info can be found at our webpage Agricultural and Eco Projects Team Leader Sint Maarten - Stichting Marlin Yard.

    Feel free to share this Volunteering position with those who you think might fit this position to the T.

    And if you are willing to volunteer but prefer a remote position then check out our foundations job board "Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers" (CCIV) at this link: Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers - Stichting Marlin Yard

    We are seeking a Team Leader for Agricultural & Eco Projects

    Position Overview: Lead the agricultural initiatives and eco-projects at Vicky's Keys following the kibbutz model of communal living and working.

    Key Responsibilities: Agricultural:

    • Manage Kitchen Garden, Aquaponics, and Permaculture systems
    • Oversee fish farming operations
    • Plan crop rotations and harvesting schedules
    • Lead agricultural workshops and training sessions
    • Implement sustainable farming practices

    Eco Projects:

    • Coordinate community garden development
    • Oversee The Keys Market project initiatives
    • Implement sustainable practices across all projects
    • Develop educational programs

    Community Living & Leadership:

    • Participate in daily community meetings
    • Lead morning work assignments
    • Organize communal meals planning for agricultural produce
    • Foster community spirit through agricultural activities
    • Mentor and guide assigned volunteers

    Required…

    Location

    On-site

    Vicky's Keys Volunteer Center

    The Keys Rd, Sint Maarten
    #2-#8, lane 3
    Directions

    Vicky’s Keys is approximately a 20 minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport. Straight across Philipsburg you will find the suburb called Sucker Garden. To reach our location you will have drive to Sucker Garden passing Philipsburg.

    • Coming from Philipsburg on the Sucker Garden road.
    • On your left: you’ll pass the Gas station.
    • On your right: you’ll pass the Guana Bay road.
    • Drive until you see on your right a Super Market called “FRESH POND SUPERMARKET”. Or the sign “Welcome to Sucker Garden”.
    • Then take the first road on your right called KING OF THE SEA ROAD.
    • Make a right turn, you’ll be driving on a bank, continue driving to the 3rd bridge. DON’T TAKE THE 4TH BRIDGE this is to far off.
    • Turn left at the 3rd bridge and continue driving. This road is called THE KEYS ROAD.
    • On your right: pass the street called Sedums Cactus road.
    • Continue driving until you see on your left the sign “VICKY’S KEYS on a painted big rock.
    • Make a left turn at this sign and you’ll see a parking lot.
    • You have arrived at Vicky’s Keys!

    You can also use Google Maps to see where we are precisely located.

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