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World Relief · 1 week ago

Resiliency Specialist

Western Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27.75/hr - $28.60/hr

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on addressing humanitarian needs and supporting vulnerable communities. The Resiliency Specialist will implement and develop Resiliency Programs emphasizing agriculture, food systems, and environmental education for refugee-immigrant gardeners and youth in the region.

CharityConsultingSocial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Community Garden Maintenance, Garden Volunteer Coordination, and Market Gardening Program Development (50%)

Assist with the day-to-day operations of WRWW’s 2-acre Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden, including maintenance of garden plots, restoration areas, and green stormwater infrastructure

Upkeep garden facilities and equipment

Coordinate garden events and volunteers

Design and facilitate agricultural trainings for refugee-immigrant gardeners

Assist Garden Coordinator in setting and fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Community Garden and the development of new programming

Regional Food-Systems (20%)

Strengthen WRWW’s role in the community as a food systems resource—specifically developing our presence in the local food systems sector

Support trainings focused on food security, nutrition, food preservation, and food business development for families and entrepreneurs with refugee-immigrant backgrounds

Build bridges between regional agriculture resources (land organizations, donors, markets, etc.) and the refugee-immigrant community

Support with World Relief’s American Culinary Federation (ACF) approved Culinary Careers Programming and nutrition programming in the agricultural off-season and food preservation classes during the agricultural season

Environmental Education (20%)

Work with the Learning and Development Coordinator to develop and implement place-based environmental education offerings for youth hosted at the community garden. Workshops and classes currently center on stormwater management, food security and access, and plant biology, using Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden as a living classroom

Facilitate onsite coordination and instructional time for participants in environmental programs

Work closely with the Community Garden Coordinator to plan agriculturally focused trainings for refugee and immigrant participants in community garden programs

Other (10%)

Collaborate with the Community Garden Coordinator, Commercial Teaching Kitchen Coordinator, and Learning & Development Coordinator to maximize the use of shared spaces for educational opportunities (garden area, commercial teaching kitchen, etc.)

Identify and organize technical experts and volunteer collaborators to support in the instruction and implementation of programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Gardening experienceAgriculture knowledgeCross-cultural experienceFood systems understandingEnvironmental educationCuriosityHumilityLanguage proficiencyCommunicationFlexibility in schedule

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Curiosity, humility, and a love of learning

Ability to work well with diverse groups of people – previous cross-cultural experience is required

Previous experience working in gardening/agriculture

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Flexibility in schedule with some evening and weekend hours

Valid Driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check