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Job SummaryApplications are invited for the position of Farm Practicum Coordinator at Oberlin College through a grant from The Mellon Foundation. This is an open-field search for a full-time, 1-year Administrative and Professional Staff position with the potential for renewal for up to 1.5 additional years through the grant.
The Coordinator will join an initiative supporting the development of a food studies concentration at Oberlin College and collaboration on food justice with Lorain County Community College and local food and environmental justice organizations. Through commitments to understanding and supporting Black agrarianism, Indigenous food sovereignty, immigrant workers, incarcerated citizens, and environmental and food justice, Oberlin's food studies curriculum centers analysis of ethics, justice, reparations, and decolonization, and practices of storytelling, community organizing, hospitality, and social care. The Coordinator will be based in Oberlin's interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program and will work closely with a team of faculty from Oberlin and Lorain County Community College as well as community organizations and undergraduate research assistants.
ResponsibilitiesThe Coordinator will create and teach a course in sustainable urban growing techniques in fall and spring; develop and coordinate a summer intern training program; develop and manage Winter (January) Term and summer internship placements in the areas of food justice and farming; and organize and facilitate collaborations with local organizations. Responsibilities will include both education and practical training for college students, as well as supervision of student assistants. Through internships and teaching, the Coordinator will develop on-campus growing spaces. Depending on the interests and expertise of the Coordinator, these growing projects could focus on a range of different food justice goals, such as seed saving coordinated with nonprofits or diversified vegetable production for donation to a local social-services organization for its food programs.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years relevant experienceDemonstrated experience growing foodA commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from diverse backgroundsOberlin College is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity, equity and inclusion. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, mentoring, and work. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.
Desired QualificationsExperience working with BIPOC, first-generation college, lower-income, community college, and incarcerated or formerly incarcerated studentsExperience developing experiential-learning opportunities for studentsDemonstrated experience or ability to work with community food-access organizationsCompensation is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsA complete application will be comprised of:
a cover letter describing relevant experience and connections to supporting an inclusive learning and working environment;resume;a list of 3 to 5 references.Review of applications will begin November 20, 2024.
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents Cover LetterResumeList of ReferencesUnofficial TranscriptsOptional Documents Contact InformationOffice of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
Phone: (440) 775-8430
Fax: (440) 775-8683
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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