Company description

Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Job description

Loy Environmental Center Projects Coordinator (Farm Manager)

Education and Experience

• 4 year degree in Environmental Studies or Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field, with at least 2 years on-farm experience in sustainable agriculture and farm management.

• OR, 2 year degree in Sustainable Agriculture or Horticulture, or related field, and 3-4 years on-farm experience in sustainable agriculture and farm management.

• Minimum required: High School diploma and at least 4 years of on-farm experiencein sustainable agriculture and farm management.

• Ability to plan and manage seasonal crops to ensure year-round crops for adequatefood production, class activities and demonstration purposes.

• Ability to perform basic farm machinery and tool maintenance and repair.
• Oversee maintenance agreements with outside parties and handle paperwork for materials ordering from seeds to repair parts.

• Experience working in community food systems, engaging with community members through educational programs at a "coordinator" or "manager" level

• Demonstrates exceptional organization as it relates to food production documentation and record keeping.

• Experience preferred in high tunnel operations and extended season growing.
• Experience preferred with basic wood working tools, their maintenance, and safety protocols.

• Maintain tool calibration, blade sharpness and replacement, materials ordering, and studio cleanliness and organization.

• Ability to oversee students doing studio projects outside of class time.

Job Description/Responsibilities

11 month position (at least 10), but with variable time off based on semester calendar, slower seasonal duties at farm and availability of student staff to cover needs.

o Maintain the Loy Environmental Center (“the Center”):

o Maintain all landscape behind the fenced area at the Loy Center (not to include driving and parking areas): mow, string trim, etc.

o Maintain equipment and buildings; assure proper function, student safety with equipment, and make basic repairs or contract with appropriate parties for repairs;

o Assure that entire Center maintains clean, safe, and presentable teaching, research and demonstration status;

o General maintenance: trash, recyclables and assure environmental services does cleaning, snow removal as needed.

o Arrange with other Elon University departments for work as needed (security, lock shop, landscaping, physical plant, etc.)

o Coordinate all activities at the Loy Environmental Center:

o Maintain clear lines of communication between Center Director, Department Chair, and all affiliated faculty and groups who use the Loy Center areas;

o Coordinate use of spaces for classes, instruction, workshops, visits, food production, etc.

o Assist with classes and student projects in design/build studio, overseeing studio projects at designated times outside of class;

o Assist professors with teaching and safe use of equipment at the Loy Center;

o Assist Center Director in coordinating and oversight of faculty and student research projects;

o Assist with outreach, including Office of Sustainability tours, student work, and service opportunities and engaging with community visits and projects;

o Coordinate and assist with workshops at farm and studio;

o Coordinate and supervise all student workers and interns for Loy Center;

o Mentor student managers and class TAs.

o Coordinate food production for Elon Dining Services:

o Coordinate with Elon Dining to plan, implement and produce food for selected dining halls;

o Manage and comply with any necessary certifications (G.A.P. , etc.) of the working farm space.

o Engage the wider Elon Community:

o Assist ENS faculty with innovative ways to integrate food production into the curricular needs of the Department as well as affiliate classes;

o Engage with on-campus student groups to utilize excess produce in relationship with diverse community members, especially during summer months.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $29,000.00 - $34,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline