Farm And Ranch Jobs Near Me

?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)
• Anticipated start 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

For further information, or if interested, please contact Brent Herdman, Director of Food Services at bherdman@rvk12.org

Please apply through Applitrack at www.rvk12.org under the Employment Opportunities tab.