RV FARM TECHNICIAN JobID: 1081

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

4/18/2024

Location:

River Valley Local Schools

Date Available:

ASAP

District:

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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. $15.00 an hour Flexible hours throughout the week Position may require some evening and weekend events throughout the year (anticipate up to 12) Anticipated start date: Immediately Position could lead to a full time position but not guaranteed. Duties to include but not be limited to: Work with the Food Service Administrative team for crop planning and planting schedule to ensure harvest time is in line with food service needs. Tend to the needs of the farm from seed to harvest. Build processes and procedure manuals including but not limited to pesticides, pests, rodents, weeds, handling produce, 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 events that our local communities host that pertain to farm, fresh foods, and produce. Help create and lead successful Summer Camp programs. Lead Student Internship program Put monthly purchase requests in 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 of every other week Wellness Club meetings at Middle School w/ 6^th^ grade (after-school club) Marketing of our farm progress & Farm to School Program through social media. Communicate weekly with the Food Service Director w/ weekly schedule and plan. Meet the yearly professional development training requirements as they are assigned. Support Food Service Department as necessary Other duties as assigned by 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 requirement for employment with River Valley Local Schools For further information, or if interested, please contact Brent Herdman, Director of Food Services at [bherdman@rvk12.org]{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.

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