Health Greens JC - Health Aide

Department: Health and Human Services (HHS)
Division: Food & Nutrition
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Contractor
Workweek: M-F, Flexible hours (Up to 20 hours/week)
Salary: $17.00

The Department of Health & Human Services’ Healthy Greens JC vertical farm program grows local lettuces at ten indoor farms to share with Jersey City members looking to improve their health and wellness. The program provides regular distribution of free leafy greens, nutrition and cooking education, diagnostic testing, and other tools to enhance personal health and empowerment with greater access to healthy food conversation about what it means to eat and live a healthier life.

The Division of Food & Nutrition at the City of Jersey City is looking for a Community Farm Worker who will report to the Health Greens JC project lead. The Community Farm Worker will work at farms at Curries Woods or Marion Gardens public housing sites and engage with resident members, Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County, Head Start, and other community partners to help increase community health. The Community Farm Worker performs various tasks relating to growing leafy greens. This position requires physically working the farm to execute the grow schedule based on membership enrollment and other partnership needs.

Job Duties:

• Seed, germinate, grow and harvest leafy greens according to set grow schedules
• Distribute greens to seniors and homebound members within the public house community
• Assist and facilitate vertical farming workshops, showing residents how the farm works
• Mentor Boys & Girls Club, Head Start, and other community volunteers to help execute the grow schedule
• Maintain a clean and sanitized farm, following all farm protocols as outlined in the user manual
• Log daily farm vitals, data, and photos to the program portal, noting any irregularities and harvest yields
• Coordinate the speedy delivery of any access harvest to other Division of Food and Nutrition programs across the City with the help of the project lead and other division team members
• Monitor supply inventory and place seed and supply orders
• Communicate with the project lead daily to ensure no interruptions in growth and distribution to members.

*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Preferred Educational Background & Experience: High School Diploma/ GED, minimum one (1) year of related experience

Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 50lbs

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and foster positive and professional relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and community/government agencies
• Communicate with diverse populations
• Plan and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines and program goals
• Willingness and desire to work in the field to meet the needs of members

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) or (Arabic/English) preferred and not required
• Experience working with and knowledge of the young families, children, senior citizens, and/or disabled community
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills

To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.