Farm2Market Program Coordinator

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 (F2M) is a diversified working urban farm and a social enterprise of Alameda Point Collaborative. The farm consists of 2 acres of vegetable crops, fruit orchards, beehives, and perennial crops. 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 through a workforce development program, which 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. We offer 3 paid seasonal job sessions for youth residents (ages 13-17) in the spring, summer, and fall. The farm also operates a CSA business to generate revenue for APC. As a member of the Employment Services team, the F2M Job Training Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the F2M Manager and the F2M Assistant Manager to lead and supervise the crew of youth resident workforce development crew, manage curriculum and activities for the after-school program with Ed Center and Teen Center, supervise volunteers, upkeep, and maintain the farm site, and managing the farm's CSA business. While our team shares responsibilities across all these areas, the Program Coordinator will have a special focus on the success of the youth job and after-school programs.

Who we are looking for: We are seeking qualified candidates who identify with the descriptions below: • Enthusiastic and skilled at creating supportive learning environments and teaching others outdoors. Ability to communicate clearly and directly and to adjust communication style to best fit different situations • 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, cultural competence, and cultural humility • Holds a strong interest and enthusiasm in farming- 1+ years previous farm experience required • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and bring positive energy to the team while balancing multiple priorities and work projects • Ability to think critically and adapt in a flexible environment, to anticipate needs, prioritize, and take appropriate actions Essential skill sets and minimum qualifications: • Must be able to perform physical labor related to farm production activities - lift to 25 pounds, bend, reach, squat, use farm tools, etc for entirety of work shift • Must be available to work four days per week, Tuesday-Friday • Must have 1+ years' experience in a supervisor or manager role with youth • Must have 1+ years of organic farming experience • Must be able to work outdoors and in inclement weather in all conditions Additional relevant but not required skills include: • Experience/interest in fruit tree management • Experience/interest in operating farm machinery and power tools • Experience/interest in building/construction trades

Full-time employees receive working 30+ hours a week receive 100% paid medical premiums 12 observed holidays throughout the year 4 floating holiday hours, sick time accrual is set at 72 hours, and vacation accrual begins at 40 hours annually, increasing with tenure Access to our Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) services Receive a free AC Transit Easy Pass for public transportation