Agriculture Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Agriculture Program Assistant will assist with the implementation of the garden and grant projects. The Program Assistant will assist with the planning, planting, growing, and harvesting of vegetable crops throughout the growing season with sustainable farming methods. The program assistant will be responsible for documenting harvest totals, helping to write grant project summaries, and attend required trainings.  At the end of the growing season, the Program Assistant will help winterize the garden and growing beds. 

 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:

1.       Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.

2.       Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description.

3.       Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.

4.       Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

5.       Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.

 

DUTIES:

1.       Assist the Agriculture Manager and Farm Supervisor in proper growing and maintenance of a vegetable garden space used for educational purposes. Tasks vary dependent upon season, but not limited to:  Spring: seed starting, planting, bed prep, etc., Summer: weeding, planting, harvesting, washing produce, assisting with farm market, washing bins, etc., Fall: harvest, traditional foods drying, winterizing, etc., Winter: seed starting, traditional foods processing, grant project development, organizing, garden planning, etc.

2.       Maintain plants, harvest, wash, and sanitation logs.

3.       Must harvest and post-harvest handling of produce with safe food handling practices.

4.       Participate in Field Day demonstrations.

5.       Must have ability to maintain work-related records and reports.

6.       Fulfill other duties as assigned to complete grant projects.

7.       Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.

8.       Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Experience in vegetable production preferred.

2.       Must have an interest in Agriculture, Horticulture, Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Development, or related field.

a.       Preference to those with basic gardening practices.

4.       Experience in food safety preferred.

5.       Must be able to meet physical requirements of position. Duties require rigorous physical exertion including, but not limited to, traversing uneven, rugged terrain in inclement weather.

6.       Must possess physical ability to perform field duties and to receive and carry out directions.

7.       Desire to promote local food systems and food sovereignty.

8.       Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening.  Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.

9.       Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.

10.   Must have demonstrated a