Job Description

Job Summary

The Farm to School Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of overseeing the
FarmTECH program and farm to school related projects across the district.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Nutrition, performs
technical tasks and duties within FarmTECH, including the operation of our
Freight Farms, greenhouses, raised beds, nurseries, row crops and other
regenerative farming initiatives at multiple sites. The FarmTECH program
requires specialized training related to planting, growing, and harvesting of
hydroponic and other crops for the purpose of providing hyper-local food
sources for the Student Nutrition program. This position also requires skills
with presenting to both professionals and students. The Farm to School
Supervisor will coordinate, plan, and deliver educational programing, like
school assemblies, farm tours, and educational programing as needed. The
Farm to School Supervisor will also work closely with the Director to organize,
plan, schedule, and deliver farm products in close coordination with the
operations and menu planning of the Student Nutrition Department. This
position receives limited supervision and requires the ability to communicate
the purpose, schedule, implementation of the FarmTECH program with site
personnel across the District, including being a resource for student
educational programs related to farming and nutrition.

Requirements / Qualifications

? ServSafe Certificate
? GAP(Good Agricultural Practices); experience with self audits and trainings
? Requires a valid California driver's license

Comments and Other Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
? High school diploma or equivalent is required
? Three (3) years of experience, background, or demonstrated interest in food
preparation, production, and sustainable farming is desired
? Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated success in trouble-shooting
and problem-solving in a formal or informal leadership capacity

Job Tags

Local area,

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