Urban Agriculture Career Opportunities

: The Farm Manager will manage all aspects of Bright Spot Farm’s production fields including growing pesticide-free vegetables. Managing youth workers and ability to work with volunteers; and speaking to public groups that frequent the farm for educational days. The manager has primary responsibility for the planning, coordination and implementation of all work and activities. This position requires a strong, practical knowledge of agricultural skills and farm management. The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in small scale vegetable production, food systems, food-insecurity and community outreach.

The Farm Manager reports directly to the Program Director. This is a full-time position. For more information CLICK HERE

The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) seeks We seek an inspiring and visionary leader who has the ability to create and drive organizational growth. This person will provide progressive and transformational leadership at a pivotal time in the organization’s distinguished history. Specific career experience with horticulture is not a requirement, but an affinity and passion for how plants can improve the lives of individuals and communities must be demonstrated. Candidates with experience leading a nonprofit cultural organization with similar aspirations are also desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a background in increasing the visibility of an organization and carrying forward major new projects and programs. This person will have a track record of success in conceptualizing, developing, and executing new programs and events that have garnered greater awareness and financial success as well as reputational growth. This person must be highly organized and skilled at strategic, programmatic, and fiscal planning. Growing revenue through annual giving, government contracts, foundation grants, major gifts, and earned revenue is a high priority.

A proven ability to manage and lead a staff team, including experience in hiring, coaching, delegating, and creating a group of high-quality, tightly coordinated professionals, is essential. Experience in motivating and retaining staff through progressive performance management approaches is also required. Business-principled decision-making that demonstrates skills in finances, budgeting, operations, and facilities management is expected. A commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as prior experience that demonstrates those principles, is also required.

A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferred.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

The Delaware Center for Horticulture stands together with those raising their voices against implicit and explicit acts of intolerance, hatred, and racism throughout our city, state, and country. We reaffirm our commitment to being a part of the solution as an inclusive agent of necessary change.

Salary and benefits are generous and commensurate with experience.

DCH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package; paid personal, sick, vacation and holiday time off; life insurance; short and long-term disability; and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan after completion of one year of service at DCH.

For best consideration, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, by March 7, 2024 to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. Submit your application online APPLY HERE.

The Healthy Food Access (HFA) Specialist will spearhead WRK Group initiatives focused on increasing neighborhood access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious options. The HFA will research models of successful healthy food distribution in areas defined as food deserts; identify and assess local resources and capacity for new initiatives/ventures; and make recommendations to the WRK Group leadership team for viable initiatives that will significantly improve our neighbors’ access to healthy food. This role involves collaborating with local stakeholders, developing partnerships, and implementing strategies to address food deserts and promote healthy eating habits. For more info CLICK HERE

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