RV FARM TECHNICIAN

?RV FARM TECHNICIAN: Part Time hourly/administrative position for the RV Food Service Department The ideal candidate would be an agriculture and education minded individual with good verbal and written communication skills that is not afraid to get their hands dirty This person will work with a group of 3 to 4 other Farm Technicians to continue to create a positive space and environment for student learning The hourly rate depends on experience and follows the Farm Technician pay scale Flexible work schedule but must be available February through November The position may require some evening and weekend events throughout the year (anticipate less than 12) Anticipatedstart date: Immediately Duties include but not limited to: Work with the Food Service Administrative team on crop planning and planting schedule to ensure harvest time aligns with food service needs Tend to the needs of the farm from seed to harvest Track daily processes including but not limited to pesticides, pests, rodents, weeds, produce handling, and the HACCP Plan Help create and play an active role in community engagement events within our school district (4 per year) Play an active role in local community events related to farms, fresh foods, and produce Help create and lead successful events and our annual Summer Camp programs Submit monthly purchase requests for equipment and supplies to the Food Service Director Track planting and harvesting yields throughout the year Monthly farm/produce education sessions in classrooms Involvement in every-other-week Wellness Club meetings at the Middle School with 6th Grade (after-school club) Marketing our farm progress & Farm to School Program through social media Communicate weekly with the Food Service Director at weekly meetings Meet the yearly professional development training requirements as they are assigned Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director Partner with teachers to help support farm and food curriculum Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Knowledgeable of Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P. Certification) State and Federal background checks required Meet all other employment requirements for River Valley Local Schools #J-18808-Ljbffr River Valley Local Schools