Bellevue Farms, an agricultural program of the Bellevue Community Center (501c3 non-profit), was established in 2014 to address a need for increasing awareness of healthy eating. The mission of Bellevue Farms is to increase access to fresh, locally grown food and to help build an equitable and sustainable food system. We accomplish this in part by delivering high quality garden and nutrition based education to youth from pre-k to teen that teaches healthy lifestyle decision making, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and community building. In addition, Bellevue Farms increases access to fresh, locally grown food and builds community through our annual events, seasonal farmers market, farm stand, and strong community partnerships.
Bellevue Farms seeks a Farmer to plan, develop, maintain, harvest, and sell our market and program production. The Farmer works directly with Bellevue Farms staff and volunteers to grow food with purpose to supply the farm stand, BCC kitchen, and youth programs with fresh food. In addition, the Farmer works with education programs to implement a Spring Plant Sale.
Qualifications:
4+ years experience in gardening, farming, or horticulture is essential
College degree or other education in agriculture, sustainable farming, etc. preferred
Experience managing staff or volunteers
Food/produce retail experience is preferred
Experience working with diverse youth and/or diversity and inclusion training, a plus
Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation are required
Ability to lift 40lbs and work in all weather conditions
Must pass a background check
Flexibility in schedule is necessary with occasional nights and weekends
Responsibilities include:
Plan, maintain, harvest, and prepare for market the production program
Manage seasonal Farm Stand operations
Plan and manage annual plant propagation and sales
Work with Director and Youth Education Manager on crop production
Maintain records of food production; crop varieties, planning, and quantities harvested
Participate in and help coordinate BCC events as needed
Be the point-of-contact for community gardeners after they become members
Coordinate and supervise volunteer groups and individuals as needed
Work with the Director on food inventory and ordering for Farm Stand sales
Interested parties should send Cover Letter & Resume to: jbarber@bellevuecc.org
30hrs/week - $18.75 per Hour; Seasonal (February – October)
Bellevue Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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Bellevue Farms grows food, herbs, and flowers on site for youth educational and feeding programs, to supply our Farm Stand and Farm Cart with affordable, fresh, healthy foods, to increase access to fresh, locally grown foods, and to financially support our programming. We grow over 2,000lbs of food a year on a 1/4 acre space. It is intensive growing that requires a lot of love and a bit of sweat. Whether it is through education, buying, or providing, our produce reaches over 1000 community members each year.
About us:
Our farming practices are regenerative and sustainable. We incorporate soil conservation through no and low-till methods that keep from disturbing the soil and the fragile biology that creates fertile, nutritious environments for our plants and insect friends. We also practice water conservation through drip irrigation that limits waste and runoff from watering plants.
This means that our food is also free of any harmful chemicals. Supporting our pollinators and other animal friends is an important component of our practices. There are so many valuable benefits to encouraging a healthy wildlife population like natural pest control. Due to our work in conservation, we are now recognized as a "Certified Wildlife Habitat" through the National Wildlife Federation.
In addition, we harvest rainwater in a 1000-gallon cistern that provides water for irrigation when available. At Bellevue Farms, we use NO chemical pesticides and herbicides to ensure a healthy environment for our animal friends and for the youth and community members that participate in our farm activities.
