Farm2Market Assistant Manager

Position Title: Farm2Market Assistant Manager

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt 30 hours/week

Location: Farm2Market - Urban Farm - 2600 Barbers Point Road, Alameda

Reports to: Farm2Market Manager

About Alameda Point Collaborative and Farm2Market:

Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) is the largest supportive housing community in the county, working to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish. APC’s Farm2Market is a diversified working urban farm and a social enterprise of Alameda Point Collaborative. The farm consists of 2-acres of vegetable crops and fruit trees. We use our passion for community, food and the environment to support APC residents as they move toward economic self-sufficiency and greater health and wellness.

The farm employs APC youth residents ages 14-17 through a workforce development program in Spring, Summer and Fall. This program uses the real work of farm production, marketing, sales and customer relations as key activities through which trainees can learn work readiness skills, understand workplace behaviors and practice personal and team accountability. The farm operates a 3 season CSA business, free weekly grocery delivery to residents of APC in collaboration with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and a weekly after school program with APC Children and Youth Services.

Program Summary

The Assistant Manager will work in collaboration with the Manager to lead and supervise the crew of staff and youth workforce development trainees, supervise volunteers, share responsibility for managing the farm’s CSA business (including planting, harvesting, maintaining the farm produce and fulfilling customer commitments), and upkeep and maintain the farm site.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking qualified candidates who identify with the descriptions below:

• Farmer: Has strong experience in farming, processes of growing vegetables and fruits, including planting, transplanting, watering, weeding, and organic regenerative agriculture practices.
• Connector: Ability to connect and build trust with our APC residents, as well as coworkers and partner organizations. This includes strong sensitivity to the challenges related to transitioning from homelessness to stable housing and employment.
• Collaborative: Enjoys working as a team and sees supporting team members as a positive part of their role. Ability to communicate clearly and directly, and to adjust communication style to best fit different situations.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Ability to think critically and adapt in a flexible environment; ability to anticipate needs, prioritize, and take appropriate actions

Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervisor
  • Act as a crew leader for both adult staff and teen crew members, modeling and teaching farming tasks, leadership skills, and other transferable work skills, professional behaviors and job accountability.
    • Communicate concerns, absences and crew needs to Farm2Market Manager for collaborative problem solving and follow-up.
    • Act as site manager when Farm2Market Manager is offsite.
• Farm-Stewardship and Farm Business Support
  • Share in the daily and annual upkeep of the farm to keep it a productive, beautiful and welcoming place. This encompasses a range of agricultural tasks, including planting, weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, watering, pest management, greenhouse care, infrastructure maintenance, etc.
    • Supervise and guide crew members, volunteers and interns, as they help to complete farm tasks.
    • Share responsibility for meeting production commitments for a 30 member CSA, regardless of the size of the crew or composition.
    • Administrative work related to sales, reporting, volunteers, and general inquiries
• Lead and Collaborate on Community Engagement Initiatives
  • Work in collaboration with the F2M Manager and farm staff to further engage the APC resident community and offer opportunities for APC residents to access resources for greater health and wellness.
    • Work to expand and improve the farm’s community offerings such as seasonal celebrations, classes & workshops, interdepartmental collaboration within APC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform daily physical labor related to farm production activities. (Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, reach, squat, use farm tools, etc.)
• Must be available to work 4-5 days/ week Tuesday- Saturday - totaling 30 hours.
• At least 2 years experience with production farming
• At least 2 years experience managing staff
• At least 1 year experience working with youth
• At least 1 year experience working in support services

Salary: This position will be part-time, 30 hours/week, with an hourly rate of $26.00 - $28.00 an hour.

Benefits of joining the APC team:

• Provides 50% of an employee health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Free farm produce
• 12 observed holidays throughout the year
• Vacation, Sick, and Float Holiday
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Receive free AC Transit Easy Pass for public transportation.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest, and a current resume to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=74c6cb4b-57df-401d-a56c-c3c3c5d67e93&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=522950