GROUNDWORK ATLANTA HIRING URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Apply by September 27, 2017
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Groundwork Atlanta (GWATL) is seeking an Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator to support implementation and management of food-related programming for the non-profit organization, which is focused on sustainable, people-oriented community development in the City of Atlanta.
The Mission of Groundwork Atlanta is to achieve the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships, which empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Learn more about Groundwork Atlanta at: www.groundworkatlanta.org
The Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator will work with Groundwork Atlanta’s Executive Director, Board, and partners in implementing the goals, objectives, and tasks of urban agriculture programs in partnership with the City of Atlanta and in compliance with the NACD grant application, "Georgia Power Food Project" (funding the Aglanta Allotment Program). The Urban Agriculture Coordinator’s role will include, but not be limited to, serving as a liaison to the urban agriculture community, National Resource Conservation Service, Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Georgia Power to ensure that the permitting process is user-friendly and considerate of all parties. In addition, the Coordinator will serve to assist urban farmers and community gardeners with national NRCS applications and City land-use permits relating to urban agriculture uses on properties. The Coordinator will be expected to provide prompt responses and regular updates to staff, farmers, growers, neighboring residents, and other stakeholders via multiple communications formats.
The Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator will be expected to complete tasks in outdoor environments subjected to typical risks associated with being outdoors, including sun exposure, potential interactions with wildlife, and variable weather conditions. This position is a full-time, hourly position (30-40 hours per week, paid bi-weekly), with at least 20 hours per week dedicated to the Aglanta Allotment Program. Other activities will include coordinating Groundwork Atlanta projects in the program areas of food, water, places, people, and connections. In weeks where less than 40 hours of work is assigned through Groundwork Atlanta, the Coordinator will have the opportunity to provide support services for project partner, NewFields, at the same hourly rate.
