Regenerative Agriculture Program Assistant

Ag Jobs is seeking a Regenerative Agriculture Program Assistant for Adelante Mujeres in Hillsboro, GA. The role involves supporting regenerative agriculture education and training, engaging with local farmers, and promoting community participation. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to environmental sustainability, experience in agriculture or related fields, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and social media. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are required. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, with physical demands such as lifting up to 40 pounds.
Do you seek an environment that encourages everyone to grow to their fullest potential? Are you a people person with strong attention to detail? Do you want to work for one of the top 10 non-profit organizations to work from in Oregon for 5 consecutive years? Are you passionate about building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead? Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 15,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our program are doing just that. With your help, we can build the next generation of Latine leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Adelante Mujeres Regenerative Agriculture and Land Access team, the Regenerative Agriculture Program Assistant helps in all aspects of the preparation and coordination of the regenerative agriculture education and training. The Program Assistant will promote a community space for participant engagement and intercultural exchange and support local beginning farmers that want to start private or commercial ventures. This will require frequent visits to the local community garden in Forest Grove and the farmland in Gaston. The Regenerative Agriculture Program Assistant will report to the Regenerative Agriculture and Land Access Manager. Responsibilities include:
• Assist in all operational processes of the regenerative agriculture education and training calendar year. This includes but is not limited to development of course syllabus, supporting session activities, assist in recruiting participant, and planning special events.
• Work closely with Regenerative Agriculture and Farm IncubatorCoordinator to determine and enforce garden rules
• Support in the general maintenance and/ or work with contractors to keep garden maintained
• Support marketing and outreach including development of promotional material (photography, video, simple edits) via various outlets including social media, website, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:
• Strong commitment to the mission of the organization, environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• Associate's degree in education, agriculture, and farming systems or strongly related field or 2+ years of direct experience in regenerative agriculture.
• Experience facilitating/teaching using popular education methods;
• Experience working with the Latine community in regenerative agriculture practices, and local food distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and lead projects or programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Zoom, Canva, and other virtual platforms
• Bilingual-Bicultural Spanish/English required

Additional Requirements:
• Ability to work in weekends, evenings and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 40 pounds and twist, bend, reach, stoop, carry weight, think strategically about how to properly move heavy items
• Must have reliable transportation to get to various sites across Washington County on a timely basis
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required.
• Complete Criminal Background Registry enrollment letter for facility number CC503161

SALARY & BENEFITS:
• Salary range: $23 -$24.50 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Classification: Full-Time, Hourly
• Telework: up to 2 days a week
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K pension plan, life insurance, EAP, professional development opportunities, paid leave of absence, paid holidays (12.5 days annually), sick days (9 days annually), vacation per year (20 days years one through five, 25 days after five years), and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment), transportation stipend
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application or submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred) through our career website:
• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education, and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres. We will be contacting applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications and skills.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: March 2025

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify and we will work to accommodate your needs.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary_details"). Date posted: 01/19/2025