Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  One aspect of the IRC is to provide assistance to refugees resettling in the United States.   The IRC opened an office in Phoenix, Arizona in 1994 to provide reception and placement services to newly arrived refugees.  The office resettles refugees and provides numerous program services to assist refugees from their arrival through citizenship.

Job Overview:

The New Roots Coordinator oversees the urban farm and community gardening programs including the development and implementation of educational curricula, day-to-day physical operations, production management and volunteer coordination. This New Roots Coordinator is also responsible for program recruitment and future site development. This position reports to the New Roots Supervisor in the Phoenix office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee community outreach, recruitment and orientation for New Roots land-based programming.
• Coordinate program enrollment and track services provided to New Roots growers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of IRC’s existing urban farms and community gardens as well as the development of additional garden locations.
• Support and coordinate infrastructure improvements as needed for current and new project initiatives.
• Design and deliver instructional trainings and workshops on urban farming and business skills to all New Roots growers; provide individualized technical assistance to New Roots growers.
• Collaborate with New Roots Outreach and Education Specialist to adapt and implement Micro Producer Academy (MPA) program.
• Partner with other departments including MED to support women growers groups, small scale business consulting, and loan opportunities.
• Collaborate with New Roots Local Food Coordinator to provide marketing training and facilitate incubator farm stands.
• Oversee land-based program interns.
• Ensure programming activities align to grant requirements and outcomes.
• Contribute to grant writing and other New Roots funding opportunities.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluation, data collection and reporting required under multiple grant initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree required with a focus in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, Food Security, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Business or related field.
• At least two years related work experience in sustainable agriculture production.
• Experience with irrigation, farm equipment, and carpentry skills a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, motivated, flexible and able to work independently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, bilingual ability a plus.
• Ability to communicate with limited-English speakers.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Computer literacy, data base experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy and access to reliable transportation.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.

Working Environment:

A combination of outdoor time, standard office work environment and regular travel within service delivery area.