Assistant Farm Manager and Youth Program Lead

Alemany Farm in San Francisco is hiring for a part time Assistant Farm Manager
and Youth Program Lead position.

Job Opening: Alemany Farm Assistant Manager and Youth Development Program Lead

Position: part-time, non-exempt

About Friends of Alemany Farm:
Friends of Alemany Farm manage the horticulture, volunteer, and educational
programs at Alemany Farm, a 3.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San
Francisco. Our mission is to grow food security and educate local residents
about how they can become their own food producers. Together with hundreds of
volunteers we grow more than 24,000 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables
annually, all of which is given away for free. It is the largest food
production space in San Francisco.

Job Description and Responsibilities Assisted by the existing Farm Manager and
the volunteer co-managers of the Friends of Alemany Farm, the assistant farm
manager and youth development program lead will:

Approximately 50-60% of time:
● Take part in organizing, preparing for, and running at least three work
sessions per week. Each session includes assisting in the management of farm
interns and volunteer groups of 8-35 people.
● Assist in weekly and seasonal farm planning, horticultural decisions, farm
maintenance, irrigation, and annual crop planning
● Participate in supervision and implementation of planting, crop maintenance,
fertilizing & pest control, harvesting, post harvest handling, greenhouse
work, irrigation, and infrastructure maintenance
● Participate in clear documentation of each work session and harvest quantity

Approximately 35-50% of time:
● Oversee the continual development and implementation of a part-time job
training program targeted at teens and young adults living in the adjacent
Alemany community, building on an existing program & relationships. Create a
safe learning and professional environment for program participants. Develop
and teach relevant curriculum, expectation requirements, scheduling, and
accountability structures for successful job training program at Alemany Farm.
The youth program both has some dedicated hours, and some program hours
overlapping with work session duties.

Approximately 5-10% of time:
● Liaise with other groups active on site, and with SF Rec & Parks Dept.
● Assist with social media activity
● Participate in monthly evening meetings of the Friends group.
Required Skills and Experience
● At least 2 years’ experience in small-scale organic food production or urban
gardening; including but not limited to: crop planning, crop maintenance,
composting, greenhouse management, and irrigation.
● At least 2 years of facilitation or teaching experience with teens or youth,
specifically in an outdoor setting
● Experience managing groups of 8-20 people, preferably in an outdoor or farm
setting.
● Demonstrated ability and/or experience working in communities with high risk
of stress and trauma.
● Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with community members from
diverse cultural backgrounds
● Knowledge about and commitment to social and racial justice, particularly
issues around resource equity in San Francisco’s communities.
● Ability to act as a role model and demonstrate appropriate work ethic and
behavior.
● Capable of working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
● Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to table height.

Desired Skills and Experience:
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and emotional
intelligence.
● Self motivated, demonstrating ability take initiative.
● Strong time management skills, attention to detail and follow-through
● Ability to work independently, be flexible, and think creatively
● Value and ability to work and think collaboratively.
● Bilingual and/or bi-cultural preferred (desired languages include Spanish
and Cantonese)
● Computer and project management skills a plus

Compensation: $22-25/hr DOE Hours: 18-26 hrs/week

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (as one .pdf file) to Abby Bell,
Alemany Farm Manager: alemanyabby@gmail.com. Please include in the subject
line, “Assistant Farm Manager Position”. Applications deadline: Nov 1st.
The Friends of Alemany Farm is a project of the San Francisco Parks Alliance
Friends of Alemany Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
?Alemany Farm in San Francisco is hiring for a part time Assistant Farm Manager
and Youth Program Lead position.

Job Opening: Alemany Farm Assistant Manager and Youth Development Program Lead

Position: part-time, non-exempt

About Friends of Alemany Farm:
Friends of Alemany Farm manage the horticulture, volunteer, and educational
programs at Alemany Farm, a 3.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San
Francisco. Our mission is to grow food security and educate local residents
about how they can become their own food producers. Together with hundreds of
volunteers we grow more than 24,000 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables
annually, all of which is given away for free. It is the largest food
production space in San Francisco.

Job Description and Responsibilities Assisted by the existing Farm Manager and
the volunteer co-managers of the Friends of Alemany Farm, the assistant farm
manager and youth development program lead will:

Approximately 50-60% of time:
● Take part in organizing, preparing for, and running at least three work
sessions per week. Each session includes assisting in the management of farm
interns and volunteer groups of 8-35 people.
● Assist in weekly and seasonal farm planning, horticultural decisions, farm
maintenance, irrigation, and annual crop planning
● Participate in supervision and implementation of planting, crop maintenance,
fertilizing & pest control, harvesting, post harvest handling, greenhouse
work, irrigation, and infrastructure maintenance
● Participate in clear documentation of each work session and harvest quantity

Approximately 35-50% of time:
● Oversee the continual development and implementation of a part-time job
training program targeted at teens and young adults living in the adjacent
Alemany community, building on an existing program & relationships. Create a
safe learning and professional environment for program participants. Develop
and teach relevant curriculum, expectation requirements, scheduling, and
accountability structures for successful job training program at Alemany Farm.
The youth program both has some dedicated hours, and some program hours
overlapping with work session duties.

Approximately 5-10% of time:
● Liaise with other groups active on site, and with SF Rec & Parks Dept.
● Assist with social media activity
● Participate in monthly evening meetings of the Friends group.
Required Skills and Experience
● At least 2 years’ experience in small-scale organic food production or urban
gardening; including but not limited to: crop planning, crop maintenance,
composting, greenhouse management, and irrigation.
● At least 2 years of facilitation or teaching experience with teens or youth,
specifically in an outdoor setting
● Experience managing groups of 8-20 people, preferably in an outdoor or farm
setting.
● Demonstrated ability and/or experience working in communities with high risk
of stress and trauma.
● Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with community members from
diverse cultural backgrounds
● Knowledge about and commitment to social and racial justice, particularly
issues around resource equity in San Francisco’s communities.
● Ability to act as a role model and demonstrate appropriate work ethic and
behavior.
● Capable of working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
● Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to table height.

Desired Skills and Experience:
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and emotional
intelligence.
● Self motivated, demonstrating ability take initiative.
● Strong time management skills, attention to detail and follow-through
● Ability to work independently, be flexible, and think creatively
● Value and ability to work and think collaboratively.
● Bilingual and/or bi-cultural preferred (desired languages include Spanish
and Cantonese)
● Computer and project management skills a plus

Compensation: $22-25/hr DOE Hours: 18-26 hrs/week

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (as one .pdf file) to Abby Bell,
Alemany Farm Manager: alemanyabby@gmail.com. Please include in the subject
line, “Assistant Farm Manager Position”. Applications deadline: Nov 1st.
The Friends of Alemany Farm is a project of the San Francisco Parks Alliance
Friends of Alemany Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
?Alemany Farm in San Francisco is hiring for a part time Assistant Farm Manager
and Youth Program Lead position.

Job Opening: Alemany Farm Assistant Manager and Youth Development Program Lead

Position: part-time, non-exempt

About Friends of Alemany Farm:
Friends of Alemany Farm manage the horticulture, volunteer, and educational
programs at Alemany Farm, a 3.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San
Francisco. Our mission is to grow food security and educate local residents
about how they can become their own food producers. Together with hundreds of
volunteers we grow more than 24,000 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables
annually, all of which is given away for free. It is the largest food
production space in San Francisco.

Job Description and Responsibilities Assisted by the existing Farm Manager and
the volunteer co-managers of the Friends of Alemany Farm, the assistant farm
manager and youth development program lead will:

Approximately 50-60% of time:
● Take part in organizing, preparing for, and running at least three work
sessions per week. Each session includes assisting in the management of farm
interns and volunteer groups of 8-35 people.
● Assist in weekly and seasonal farm planning, horticultural decisions, farm
maintenance, irrigation, and annual crop planning
● Participate in supervision and implementation of planting, crop maintenance,
fertilizing & pest control, harvesting, post harvest handling, greenhouse
work, irrigation, and infrastructure maintenance
● Participate in clear documentation of each work session and harvest quantity

Approximately 35-50% of time:
● Oversee the continual development and implementation of a part-time job
training program targeted at teens and young adults living in the adjacent
Alemany community, building on an existing program & relationships. Create a
safe learning and professional environment for program participants. Develop
and teach relevant curriculum, expectation requirements, scheduling, and
accountability structures for successful job training program at Alemany Farm.
The youth program both has some dedicated hours, and some program hours
overlapping with work session duties.

Approximately 5-10% of time:
● Liaise with other groups active on site, and with SF Rec & Parks Dept.
● Assist with social media activity
● Participate in monthly evening meetings of the Friends group.
Required Skills and Experience
● At least 2 years’ experience in small-scale organic food production or urban
gardening; including but not limited to: crop planning, crop maintenance,
composting, greenhouse management, and irrigation.
● At least 2 years of facilitation or teaching experience with teens or youth,
specifically in an outdoor setting
● Experience managing groups of 8-20 people, preferably in an outdoor or farm
setting.
● Demonstrated ability and/or experience working in communities with high risk
of stress and trauma.
● Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with community members from
diverse cultural backgrounds
● Knowledge about and commitment to social and racial justice, particularly
issues around resource equity in San Francisco’s communities.
● Ability to act as a role model and demonstrate appropriate work ethic and
behavior.
● Capable of working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
● Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to table height.

Desired Skills and Experience:
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and emotional
intelligence.
● Self motivated, demonstrating ability take initiative.
● Strong time management skills, attention to detail and follow-through
● Ability to work independently, be flexible, and think creatively
● Value and ability to work and think collaboratively.
● Bilingual and/or bi-cultural preferred (desired languages include Spanish
and Cantonese)
● Computer and project management skills a plus

Compensation: $22-25/hr DOE Hours: 18-26 hrs/week

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (as one .pdf file) to Abby Bell,
Alemany Farm Manager: alemanyabby@gmail.com. Please include in the subject
line, “Assistant Farm Manager Position”. Applications deadline: Nov 1st.
The Friends of Alemany Farm is a project of the San Francisco Parks Alliance
Friends of Alemany Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.