Good afternoon, folks,
Muir Ranch CSA has been growing faster than I keep up by myself, so I'm looking for an assistant! Please forward this job description to individuals you think might be interested/qualified for this position.
Thanks for your support,
Erika
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ABOUT
MUIR RANCH
Muir Ranch, located on the campus of John Muir High
School in Pasadena, is a 2 acre urban farm. Founded in 2011, the Ranch is
administered through the Pasadena Educational Foundation(PEF). Through the sale
of cut flowers at farmer’s markets and private functions, and produce box
subscriptions (CSA), Muir Ranch is able to provide paid internships to high
school students year-round. Muir Ranch is a working farm where students,
teachers, interns and volunteers prepare the soil, install irrigation systems,
select and plant crops, and nurture and harvest the vegetables that find their
way into school cafeteria lunches and community members’ plates as CSA shares. Students
acquire a variety of skills within the fields of environmental science, nutrition,
engineering, business management and marketing, among others.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is
a model of food production and distribution that provides a direct link between
local farmers and consumers. Every week, Muir Ranch CSA subscribers get a box of
about 7-10 different types of fruits and vegetables. Customers pick their
shares up at central distribution sites throughout Pasadena. Muir Ranch CSA partners with several local farms
for seasonal produce to supplement Muir Ranch’s harvest, providing
tax-deductible weekly boxes to over 100 subscribers.
Links:
POSITION NEEDED: CSA production assistant
Role: Works closely with CSA Manager to: recruit new
members; answer phone and e-mail inquiries; assist with CSA distribution and
delivery, special events; and oversee students to help with these activities.
Specific responsibilities
may include:
1. ADMINISTRATION
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Emails: respond
to basic inquiries, send out email reminders to CSA customers
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Help maintain membership
database and email list
2. PACKAGING & DISTRIBUTION
Mondays are Thursdays are CSA distribution
days.
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Help CSA
manager oversee packaging (morning) and distribution (late afternoon), which
includes training students, quality control, and ensuring the packaging and
distribution sites are clean.
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Be available
for produce drop-off (Sunday and Wednesday afternoons).
3. SPECIAL EVENTS
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Help CSA
manager with special event planning and preparation.
Training provided.
Time commitment: 7-10 hours per week, plus meetings. Must be available
on Mondays and Thursdays. Ideally available on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons.
Necessary skills: Computer and database skills needed. Must be very
organized. Attention to detail. Good customer service.
Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable
means of transportation. This position is best for someone with access to a car
or truck on delivery days.
Compensation: $120/week.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover
letter to johnmuircsa@gmail.com. Your cover letter should describe why you’re
interested in this position, why you’re qualified, and what you hope to gain
out of this experience.
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Erika Redke
CSA Manager
Muir Ranch @ John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena CA 91103
cell: 626.644.8080