Springfield, Massachusetts30+ days ago
Experience growing food; Experience supervising paid or volunteer staff and working with diverse communities; Demonstrated experience in project or program coordination; Demonstrated experience in community outreach or engagement work; Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and to the mission of GTC; Ability to relate easily to middle and high school aged youth and to support their growth and development as leaders; Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food justice, and sustainable agriculture; Strong organizational skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Knowledge of the Springfield community; Ability to build and sustain individual and community relationships; Successful background check; Valid Driver’s License and Successful Driver’s License Check, preferred. Director of Youth Leadership in ensuring that parents and guardians are well informed about their child’s participation in GTC and are knowledgeable about the program and youth activities; Assist with other organizational activities including fundraising, events, and office management as appropriate; Leads and accompanies GTC’s youth community engagement team with efforts ranging from social media posts to neighborhood flyering, door knocking, tabling and representing at community events (following COVID safety protocols); Represent GTC with attending outreach events around the city and strengthening neighborhood connections; Staff the GTC Farm Store for at least one shift/week; Drive GTC refrigerated truck and passenger van, as needed; Work with the youth on the Farm Sites as determined by the farm manager and directed by the Asst.