Farm Assistant Kisumu Central
GREEN LIFE COMMUNITY BASED ORAGNIZATION
Farming & Agriculture
Job Summary
Seeding, watering, planting, harvesting, processing produce, weeding, composting, mowing, mulching, and pruning
- Minimum Qualification: Unspecified
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT US
We are Based in Kisumu County within Kisumu city ,and in Siaya County within Siaya Town. We are an environmental organization engaged in environmental conservation through tree planting, organic farming, climate change awareness creation and education. We work with young people and adults alike to create transformational development through environmental conservation.
OUR SERVICES
Training
We collaborate with organisations to provide technical GAP training and organic farming skills to local farmers who are engaged in tree planting and general organic farming either as a group or as an individual.
Monthly Salary (Gross): Kes. 12,000
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of a Farm Manager, the Farm Assistant will perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to
• Seeding, watering, planting, harvesting, processing produce, weeding, composting, mowing, mulching, and pruning.
• supports all production and maintenance needs of our two farm
• Support food production goals and ongoing farm maintenance through daily tasks such as seeding, planting, watering, weeding, and mowing;
• Process vegetables for distribution including harvesting, washing, and bunching;
• Engage with farm stand visitors and/or farm share participants;
• Serve as a positive role model to youth apprentices and adult volunteers;
• Support site visits from funders, elected officials, peer programs, and others;
• Light data entry and other record-keeping;
• Collaborate on special events on the farms such as fundraisers and community festivals;
• Participate in staff meetings, social media outreach, and program planning as necessary.
Successful candidates for this position Must meet the following qualifications:
• 1-2 years experience in urban farming or vegetable gardening;
• Excited to learn/deepen knowledge of urban farming best practices and techniques;
• Ready to work outside, in all types of weather;
• Open to direction, works well in a team;
• Willing to take initiative and lead farm tasks with groups of youth or adult volunteers;
• Commitment to social justice;
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively with those from various racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds; Outgoing, personable, able to effectively engage with community members
Interested applicants who meet the above qualifications to submit a written application, enclosing a copy of their current Curriculum Vitae and academic Certificates to reach us on or before Monday 17th May 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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