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The Detroit Black Community
Food Security Network (DBCFSN) is seeking four experienced,
socially conscious, resilient, urban farmers to join our team at the
organization’s seven-acre D-Town Farm. DBCFSN is a dynamic non-profit
organization that works to build food sovereignty in Detroit’s Black
community. Widely considered a leader in the field, DBCFSN works in food
policy, urban agriculture, youth development, public education and food co-op
development. Summary D-Town Farmers
are employees of DBCFSN and will be paid $15.00 per hour. We are hiring
for two full-time positions and two-part-time positions. Full-time employees
are eligible for benefits. Basic knowledge of urban agriculture is required.
It is essential that farmers have good communication skills and are able to
work collectively in a harmonious way. Farmers must support DBCFSN’s
mission and Black community self-determination approach to food system
change. Knowledge of African American history and culture is
helpful. These jobs require physical and mental stamina to meet various
challenges. Farmers report
to the Farm Manager and are responsible for: ●
Actively participating in weekly farm operations meetings. ●
Under the leadership of the Farm Manager performing a variety of tasks
necessary for the progress, maintenance and growth of the farm, including but
not limited to: o
Hoop house and field crop production including planting, cultivating, and
irrigating crops. o
Harvesting, washing, packing and selling crops. o
Implementing disease, insect and animal control measures. o Maintaining
farm landscaping and aesthetics. o
Maintaining integrity of raised beds and hoop houses. o
Conducting inventory, storage and maintenance of equipment and tools. Experience ·
A year or more of experience in small-scale sustainable farming is required.
To Apply Send a cover
letter and resume by February 25, 2022 to: Malik Yakini,
Executive Director Detroit Black
Community Food Security Network 11000 W.
McNichols, Suite 103, Detroit, MI 48221. or Detroit Black
Community Food Security Network is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization whose
mission is to build food sovereignty and food justice in Detroit's Black
community. Learn more at www.dbcfsn.org
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3 jobs
available at The Charles H. Wright Museum http://thewright.org/about/careers
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Customer Experience * Director of
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GAIA is
hiring for a new Regional Director for the U.S. & Canada and we’d be
grateful if you could pass this on to others who might be interested! Regional Director, US & Canada Region (based in US): share on LinkedIn
GAIA seeks
an inspiring, dynamic, and collaborative Regional Director for our U.S. &
Canada region. The core of this role will be to strengthen and support GAIA’s
regional membership of grassroots groups working at the intersection of zero
waste, environmental justice, and systems change. This is a leadership role
in GAIA’s global network, which includes more than 500 organizations and
individuals in 93 countries working for a world without waste. |
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GLS is
hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator to help
with the Detroit Recycles program and oversee our ambassador programs.
Know someone
who may be a good fit? Please share our job posting with them!
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increasing the frequency and intensity of disasters. Individuals, families, and communities must take a
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