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Brownsville Wellness Coalition
Urban Farmer Assistant
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Urban Farmer Assistant Brownsville Wellness Coalition Brownsville, TX Job Details Temporary | Part-time $15 - $18 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Outdoor work experience English High school diploma or GED Farm experience Driver's License Community relationship building Hand tools Full Job Description
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
The Brownsville Wellness Coalition (BWC) is a 501(c)3 organization that serves Brownsville, Texas. Its mission is to cultivate healthy foods and lifestyles. Through its programs, the Community Gardens and Urban Farms, the Farmers Market, the Fresco Mobile Market, and La Cocina Alegre, BWC supports local food production, educates the public, and provides access to affordable, nutritious food. Job Overview Join our vibrant urban farming team as an Urban Farmer Assistant, where your energy and hands-on skills will help cultivate sustainable, fresh produce and support urban agriculture initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll assist with planting, harvesting, equipment maintenance, and farm operations to promote healthy food systems within city environments. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop practical farming expertise while contributing to community resilience and environmental sustainability. Responsibilities Supports the community garden and urban farm program by assisting with the cultivation, irrigation, propagation, and harvesting of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and tree fruits. Coordinates garden and farm quality such as soil health, aesthetics, and accessibility. Assists in the development of new gardens/farms and related expansion projects of the organization. Gathers and records accurate garden production and other data to report to the program manager and grant manager. Coordinates with food pantries and restaurants for harvest delivery. Creates community engagement by educating and mentoring the public by attending partner meetings and facilitating workshops on bed gardening, composting, and food preservation and preparation. Maintains a record of current and new program participants and volunteers of the program. Supports the farmer market program and maintains positive relationships with vendors, community partners, neighboring businesses, and the public. Supports The Happy Kitchen/ La Cocina Alegre program and food demonstrations. Participates in training and other duties assigned by the Program Manager. Maintains a clean, organized workspace and inventory of tools. Follows safety rules, treats everyone with respect and takes personal responsibility. Works well in a teamwork environment, represents BWC professionally and is a role model in the community. Supports the FRESCo programing , set-up/ tear-down , pick up/receive products, and product pricing.Other Support:
Collaborates with staff to support BWC's programs and supports the organization with other duties as assigned.Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent AND
- One year experience with gardening or farming practices and production.
- Familiar with farm equipment and basic hand tools.
- Ability to work in an outdoor setting during various weather conditions.
- Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule, working weekends and evenings when needed.
- Have a current Texas driver's license and auto insurance, as well as reliable transportation to travel between sites.
- Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds regularly to move objects.