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Thank you for helping to get the word out! Job Opening: Hunter Park GardenHouse Director Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a dynamic, non-profit community development organization serving the northeast quadrant of Lansing, MI, called the ‘Eastside.’ The Center takes a comprehensive and integrative approach to community development, working simultaneously on food security and food access, health education, housing improvement, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building. A place-based organization with deep roots in the neighborhood, we work collaboratively with a broad array of regional partners and organizations that share our comprehensive agenda. We are seeking a full-time Hunter Park GardenHouse Director who will develop, manage and facilitate programs of our dynamic educational urban farm and garden operation. Specific responsibilities include: Develop intensive annual crop plan, whole farm plans, seed orders, and daily farm task lists. Daily farm work to: plant, maintain, harvest, & post-harvest crops; soil care; IPM; food safety and quality control; maintain supplies, equipment, and farm infrastructure; provide hands-on education opportunities for volunteers/interns. Seed starting and transplant care for annual Plant Sale, CSA crops, and youth programs. Operate all logistics of a SNAP-friendly 20-45 member year-round CSA: promote, plan crop distributions, harvest, wash, & package produce, develop member relations & communications, collect & track member payments, etc.). Regular and robust marketing and promotion; representing the Hunter Park GardenHouse to the community (ANC website, social media, quarterly newsletters, tabling at events, etc.). Maintain detailed records: harvest logs, daily shift leader logs, GardenHouse utilities, multiple program revenues, etc. Supervise Youth Programs Coordinator who manages after-school & summer youth programs for ages 5-17 focused on farming/gardening, nutrition, job & life skills training, and community service-projects (Garden-in-a-Box, Fruit Tree Project, Edible Park, Park Cart). Supervise Gardening Educator AmeriCorps member who manages a robust schedule of gardening education workshops, creates weekly GardenHouse & Youth Program volunteer schedules, conducts home garden consultations, and serves alongside volunteers in daily GardenHouse tasks. Develop fundraising strategies, write and manage grants. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns involved in the GardenHouse program. Evaluate programs and write reports. Candidate Profile: Successful candidates must possess a genuine passion for place-making and neighborhood revitalization as well as a work ethic that can handle the broad responsibilities of our GardenHouse Director. Qualities that we seek include: Education or training related to the position; and passion for food and community. A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail as they manage multiple tasks/projects. Experience in managing and creating relationships with multiple partners, patrons, and neighbors, as well as rotating AmeriCorps, interns, and volunteers. Entrepreneurial energy, high level of initiative, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and teamwork. Excellent verbal, written, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to develop, implement, nurture and evaluate programs. Proficiency in web management, Microsoft Office Suite, graphic design programs, etc. Experience in events coordination and planning. Flexible availability required (nights and weekends). Passion for strengthening the local food system and for ANC’s community-building mission. Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as strategic partners throughout mid-Michigan. Must have reliable vehicle for transporting supplies. Compensation Full time position (40 hours/week) to begin by November 1, 2017. Salary commensurate with experience, benefits available. Cover letter & resume due September 24, 2017 Submit electronically to: Joan Nelson, Allen Neighborhood Center Executive Director [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 517-999-3912 <tel:%28517%29%20999-3912> 1611 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48912 www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=dWvhVGYdXPgQj6pG0e9NFA&m=uj31i_XHqkLBaYUd3OOkKvkffpWMSpNF8AJDAlVQmJA&s=2bFoF_-ZuUD4qM0MWzdBBeOPlggb5lKWiuTVNcXtbnM&e=> -- Joan Nelson, Director Allen Neighborhood Center 1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912 517-999-3912 (direct dial) ---------------