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via Chronicle Of Higher Education
schedule_type: Part-time
Position Summary:
Fort Lewis College seeks to expand the pool of adjunct faculty...
available to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year and beyond.
Adjunct instructors are responsible for teaching 3 credits per
course in a specific discipline (i.e. Business, Science, Math,
Music, Theater, etc… ) These are temporary, non-benefited,
one-semester appointments that may be renewed.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities an Adjunct
Instructor:
•
Position Summary:
Fort Lewis College seeks to expand the pool of adjunct faculty...
available to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year and beyond.
Adjunct instructors are responsible for teaching 3 credits per
course in a specific discipline (i.e. Business, Science, Math,
Music, Theater, etc… ) These are temporary, non-benefited,
one-semester appointments that may be renewed.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities an Adjunct
Instructor:
• Facilitate courses that are already developed either online or
in person
• Promptly assess student work, providing specific and actionable
feedback.
• Adapt instruction based on students’ needs while maintaining
high expectations.
• Continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning
Outcomes are met.
• Maintain competency and currency in your professional
field.
• Follow all college policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with others, utilizing a collegial style
in all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility
including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508
• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in
accordance with FLC standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized Skills, and
Experience:
• Master’s Degree or another advanced degree in your professional
field
• Ability to teach courses within the particular discipline as
needed
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the College or University
Level.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and
Experience:
• Ph.D., JD, MFA, or another terminal degree in your
discipline
• Demonstrated success working in a diverse student
environment
• Professional experience outside of academia
• Online teaching experience
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
Adjunct Faculty report the department chair
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and
printers, light traffic).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of
time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential function
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand in front of a classroom sit; talk,
hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on
the board.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision requirements due to computer work.
Travel:
Less than 5% is expected for this position
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Exempt
• Part Time (1-2 courses per Semester) <.5FTE
• Temporary
• One-semester position (Renewable)
• Typical work hours are 8 to 5 pm Monday through Friday
Salary
The salary range for adjunct faculty is $1,275 to 1,300 per
semester credit taught (most courses are 3-semester credits). The
salary range is based on the successful applicant's degree type. (M
aster's degree versus terminal degree)
• Application Process
To be considered for the Pool please include:
• Cover letter addressing your interest to teach in a particular
class and your qualifications for the position - Please name the
document- "Cover Letter- [Disipline Interested in Teach] For
Example " Cover Letter- Accounting"
• Include details regarding how your personal and professional
experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded
in equity and inclusion.
• Resume or CV
• Names and contact information for three current, professional
references
The successful candidates will be required to submit original,
official college transcripts, and pass a background
check.
Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to
notify prospective employees, current employees, students and
applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report
is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher
Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the
Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report
contains information about:
• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on
enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two
ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis
College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of
the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at
(970) 247-7331.
Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic
status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic
information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be
extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal
opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to
increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College
is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read
policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator
David Pirrone
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title 9 Coordinator
Kate Suazo
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu
Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy,
sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime
statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and
campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the
basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries
about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College
may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of
Education.
ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act
of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon
request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone
970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business
days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your
request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to
provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Please ensure that you have this information available well in
advance of the assessment date Show more details...
Fort Lewis College seeks to expand the pool of adjunct faculty...
available to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year and beyond.
Adjunct instructors are responsible for teaching 3 credits per
course in a specific discipline (i.e. Business, Science, Math,
Music, Theater, etc… ) These are temporary, non-benefited,
one-semester appointments that may be renewed.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities an Adjunct
Instructor:
• Facilitate courses that are already developed either online or
in person
• Promptly assess student work, providing specific and actionable
feedback.
• Adapt instruction based on students’ needs while maintaining
high expectations.
• Continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning
Outcomes are met.
• Maintain competency and currency in your professional
field.
• Follow all college policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with others, utilizing a collegial style
in all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility
including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508
• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in
accordance with FLC standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized Skills, and
Experience:
• Master’s Degree or another advanced degree in your professional
field
• Ability to teach courses within the particular discipline as
needed
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the College or University
Level.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and
Experience:
• Ph.D., JD, MFA, or another terminal degree in your
discipline
• Demonstrated success working in a diverse student
environment
• Professional experience outside of academia
• Online teaching experience
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
Adjunct Faculty report the department chair
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and
printers, light traffic).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of
time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential function
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand in front of a classroom sit; talk,
hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on
the board.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision requirements due to computer work.
Travel:
Less than 5% is expected for this position
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Exempt
• Part Time (1-2 courses per Semester) <.5FTE
• Temporary
• One-semester position (Renewable)
• Typical work hours are 8 to 5 pm Monday through Friday
Salary
The salary range for adjunct faculty is $1,275 to 1,300 per
semester credit taught (most courses are 3-semester credits). The
salary range is based on the successful applicant's degree type. (M
aster's degree versus terminal degree)
• Application Process
To be considered for the Pool please include:
• Cover letter addressing your interest to teach in a particular
class and your qualifications for the position - Please name the
document- "Cover Letter- [Disipline Interested in Teach] For
Example " Cover Letter- Accounting"
• Include details regarding how your personal and professional
experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded
in equity and inclusion.
• Resume or CV
• Names and contact information for three current, professional
references
The successful candidates will be required to submit original,
official college transcripts, and pass a background
check.
Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to
notify prospective employees, current employees, students and
applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report
is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher
Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the
Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report
contains information about:
• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on
enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two
ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis
College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of
the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at
(970) 247-7331.
Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic
status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic
information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be
extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal
opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to
increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College
is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read
policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator
David Pirrone
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title 9 Coordinator
Kate Suazo
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu
Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy,
sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime
statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and
campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the
basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries
about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College
may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of
Education.
ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act
of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon
request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone
970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business
days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your
request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to
provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Please ensure that you have this information available well in
advance of the assessment date Show more details...
via Chronicle Of Higher Education
posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Position Summary:
The Farmer Training Program focuses on three areas: running a...
productive farm, providing an educational experience for Farmers In
Training, and providing a space for reconciliation and healing. The
Harvest Manager plays a key role in running a productive farm and
bears primary responsibility for harvest and post-harvest
processing; propagation; outdoor succession plantings in the
Education Garden; and overall care of the Education
Position Summary:
The Farmer Training Program focuses on three areas: running a...
productive farm, providing an educational experience for Farmers In
Training, and providing a space for reconciliation and healing. The
Harvest Manager plays a key role in running a productive farm and
bears primary responsibility for harvest and post-harvest
processing; propagation; outdoor succession plantings in the
Education Garden; and overall care of the Education Garden. In
other program areas, the Harvest Manager works with and assists
other program staff in tasks including but not limited to the
following, which take place in both the FIT Plot and the Education
Garden: leading FITs in field work; using hand tools; training FITs
and volunteers; operating equipment; assisting with irrigation
repairs and daily operation; high tunnel management; care of
perennials; weed management; deliveries; events; and assisting in
other daily farm tasks.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Approximately 50%: Lead harvest prep, harvest, and post-harvest
processing, including doing crop counts; marketing and produce and
developing harvest lists; adhering to food safety SOPs, including
twice daily harvest shed cleaning on harvest days; overseeing the
cleaning of harvest bins and supplies; establishing size and
quality standards for produce with other managers and Program
Coordinator; training FITs and volunteers in produce standards;
leading harvest shed-packout for markets, CSAs, and wholesale
orders of produce from both the FIT Field and the Education Garden;
and leading harvests in the Education Garden.
• Approximately 15%: Supervising, training, and providing
instruction to Farmers In Training, field assistants, and/or
volunteers, in priority areas determined with other managers.
• Approximately 10%: Providing overall care for the Education
Garden, including watering, maintenance, and care of perennials,
which includes managing weekly irrigation and care of the perennial
crops in the Education Garden (aronias, currants, goji berries,
rhubarb, asparagus, and raspberries), and providing crop counts
when in production.
• Approximately 25%: Working with other managers to determine and
accomplish highest priority tasks, which may take place in the FIT
Plot or the Education Garden and may include weed management,
equipment operation, harvesting, processing, propagation tasks,
cleaning, general farm maintenance and other tasks as identified by
the Production Manager or Program Coordinator
• The Harvest Manager is also responsible for setting a positive,
professional and respectful tone; following training and work
guidelines created by management and setting an example for farm
team and volunteers in terms of timeliness, focus, pace, and
accuracy in the field; following instructions and training and
responding to feedback; demonstrating care for tools and farm
equipment by appropriate use, cleaning, and storage, and completing
online trainings to become a FLC authorized driver.
• Additionally, the Harvest Manager is expected to demonstrate a
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as
well as working with broadly diverse communities
Additional Functions and Responsibilities:
• Contributing to staff meetings
• Creating content for social media and newsletters
• Stocking the Country Store
• Subbing for the Farm Stand or Farmers Market
• Packing the CSA
• Assisting with setting up for, hosting, and cleaning up from
public events
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility
including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Producing and remediating digitally accessible materials in
accordance with FLC standards.
• Performing other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
• Two or more seasons of vegetable growing experience
• At least one season growing at high elevations or in short
seasons
• One or more years’ experience in leadership or teaching roles,
especially in a farming context
• Significant experience working independently as a farmer or in
a physical job
• Significant experience working in fast-paced environments,
especially as a pace-setter
• Successful experience working collaboratively as part of a
team
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs, Google
Suite, and Dropbox
• Ease with email, Slack messages, and phone calls as forms of
team and professional communication
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and
Experience:
• College degree in agriculture or related field
• Experience in or desire for fostering program growth
• Experience using small equipment
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
Reports to the Farmer Training Program Coordinator.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
• Work is primarily conducted outside or in high tunnels in all
weather
• Work may occur in heat, cold, snow, rain, wind, and other
extreme weather conditions.
• Work may occur adjacent to tractors or require use of tractors
or small machines
• (moderate noise).
• Office space is shared.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by the employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential function.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and
fingers to perform fine motor functions such as weeding,
harvesting, packing, gripping, typing, texting, and operating
tools.
• The job is highly physical and requires nearly constant
activity.
• The use of hand tools is likely, including shovels, broad
forks, digging forks, spades, rakes, and other tools.
• The employee is required to lift objects weighing up to 50
pounds.
• The employee is required to lift many items each day weighing
between 5 and 40 pounds, especially on harvest days.
• On a daily basis, the field manager must perform actions such
as lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use
tools to dig, rake, tilth, and additional actions as needed.
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Exempt
• 30 min unpaid lunch break
April and November
• 20-24 hours/week, M - W
May through October:
• 35 hours/week, M - F
• Start times: 8 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. for peak harvest days
• Harvest days may run until 4 or 5 p.m.
• Some days will be shorter to accommodate long harvest days
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19-$21/hour plus fringe
benefits (worker’s comp, retirement, and sick leave accrual).
A complete application packet includes:
• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the
position, including detailing relevant farming and fast-paced work
experience
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional
references
Application packages received by February 4, 2024, will receive
full consideration. The position will remain open until
filled.
The successful candidates will be required to pass a background
check and possess a clean driving record.
About Fort Lewis College:
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La
Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier
public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of
the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic
programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse
spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve
their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal
Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in
neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the
education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.
Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health
sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework
builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found
around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty
on research projects with real-world implications. Like the
mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life
balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy
unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300
days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and
biking trails in and around Durango
Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to
notify prospective employees, current employees, students and
applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report
is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher
Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the
Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report
contains information about:
• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on
enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two
ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport
Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper
copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them
at (970) 247-7331.
Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic
status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic
information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be
extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal
opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to
increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College
is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read
policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX
Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu
Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy,
sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime
statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and
campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the
basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries
about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College
may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of
Education.
ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act
of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon
request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone
970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business
days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your
request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to
provide additional information, including medical documentation,
regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Please ensure that you have this information available well in
advance of the assessment date Show more details...
The Farmer Training Program focuses on three areas: running a...
productive farm, providing an educational experience for Farmers In
Training, and providing a space for reconciliation and healing. The
Harvest Manager plays a key role in running a productive farm and
bears primary responsibility for harvest and post-harvest
processing; propagation; outdoor succession plantings in the
Education Garden; and overall care of the Education Garden. In
other program areas, the Harvest Manager works with and assists
other program staff in tasks including but not limited to the
following, which take place in both the FIT Plot and the Education
Garden: leading FITs in field work; using hand tools; training FITs
and volunteers; operating equipment; assisting with irrigation
repairs and daily operation; high tunnel management; care of
perennials; weed management; deliveries; events; and assisting in
other daily farm tasks.
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Approximately 50%: Lead harvest prep, harvest, and post-harvest
processing, including doing crop counts; marketing and produce and
developing harvest lists; adhering to food safety SOPs, including
twice daily harvest shed cleaning on harvest days; overseeing the
cleaning of harvest bins and supplies; establishing size and
quality standards for produce with other managers and Program
Coordinator; training FITs and volunteers in produce standards;
leading harvest shed-packout for markets, CSAs, and wholesale
orders of produce from both the FIT Field and the Education Garden;
and leading harvests in the Education Garden.
• Approximately 15%: Supervising, training, and providing
instruction to Farmers In Training, field assistants, and/or
volunteers, in priority areas determined with other managers.
• Approximately 10%: Providing overall care for the Education
Garden, including watering, maintenance, and care of perennials,
which includes managing weekly irrigation and care of the perennial
crops in the Education Garden (aronias, currants, goji berries,
rhubarb, asparagus, and raspberries), and providing crop counts
when in production.
• Approximately 25%: Working with other managers to determine and
accomplish highest priority tasks, which may take place in the FIT
Plot or the Education Garden and may include weed management,
equipment operation, harvesting, processing, propagation tasks,
cleaning, general farm maintenance and other tasks as identified by
the Production Manager or Program Coordinator
• The Harvest Manager is also responsible for setting a positive,
professional and respectful tone; following training and work
guidelines created by management and setting an example for farm
team and volunteers in terms of timeliness, focus, pace, and
accuracy in the field; following instructions and training and
responding to feedback; demonstrating care for tools and farm
equipment by appropriate use, cleaning, and storage, and completing
online trainings to become a FLC authorized driver.
• Additionally, the Harvest Manager is expected to demonstrate a
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as
well as working with broadly diverse communities
Additional Functions and Responsibilities:
• Contributing to staff meetings
• Creating content for social media and newsletters
• Stocking the Country Store
• Subbing for the Farm Stand or Farmers Market
• Packing the CSA
• Assisting with setting up for, hosting, and cleaning up from
public events
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility
including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Producing and remediating digitally accessible materials in
accordance with FLC standards.
• Performing other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
• Two or more seasons of vegetable growing experience
• At least one season growing at high elevations or in short
seasons
• One or more years’ experience in leadership or teaching roles,
especially in a farming context
• Significant experience working independently as a farmer or in
a physical job
• Significant experience working in fast-paced environments,
especially as a pace-setter
• Successful experience working collaboratively as part of a
team
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs, Google
Suite, and Dropbox
• Ease with email, Slack messages, and phone calls as forms of
team and professional communication
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and
Experience:
• College degree in agriculture or related field
• Experience in or desire for fostering program growth
• Experience using small equipment
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
Reports to the Farmer Training Program Coordinator.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that an employee can expect while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
• Work is primarily conducted outside or in high tunnels in all
weather
• Work may occur in heat, cold, snow, rain, wind, and other
extreme weather conditions.
• Work may occur adjacent to tractors or require use of tractors
or small machines
• (moderate noise).
• Office space is shared.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by the employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential function.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and
fingers to perform fine motor functions such as weeding,
harvesting, packing, gripping, typing, texting, and operating
tools.
• The job is highly physical and requires nearly constant
activity.
• The use of hand tools is likely, including shovels, broad
forks, digging forks, spades, rakes, and other tools.
• The employee is required to lift objects weighing up to 50
pounds.
• The employee is required to lift many items each day weighing
between 5 and 40 pounds, especially on harvest days.
• On a daily basis, the field manager must perform actions such
as lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use
tools to dig, rake, tilth, and additional actions as needed.
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Exempt
• 30 min unpaid lunch break
April and November
• 20-24 hours/week, M - W
May through October:
• 35 hours/week, M - F
• Start times: 8 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. for peak harvest days
• Harvest days may run until 4 or 5 p.m.
• Some days will be shorter to accommodate long harvest days
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19-$21/hour plus fringe
benefits (worker’s comp, retirement, and sick leave accrual).
A complete application packet includes:
• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the
position, including detailing relevant farming and fast-paced work
experience
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional
references
Application packages received by February 4, 2024, will receive
full consideration. The position will remain open until
filled.
The successful candidates will be required to pass a background
check and possess a clean driving record.
About Fort Lewis College:
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La
Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier
public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of
the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic
programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse
spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve
their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal
Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in
neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the
education they need to be the change in the world they want to see.
Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health
sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework
builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found
around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty
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information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be
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increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College
is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
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multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read
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Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
192 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
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230 Skyhawk Station
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Since our inception in 2010, OAK FORT has curated collections that reflect our design philosophies. OAK FORT is a belief that fashion should be uncomplicated and thoughtfully designed. We are not distracted or fettered by trends. We will continue to provide attainable luxury to like-minded individuals.
As the Sales Associate, you will be responsible for:
Sales Generation
• Meet minimum
SALES ASSOCIATE
RETAIL - TYSONS CORNER, VA - PART TIME...
Since our inception in 2010, OAK FORT has curated collections that reflect our design philosophies. OAK FORT is a belief that fashion should be uncomplicated and thoughtfully designed. We are not distracted or fettered by trends. We will continue to provide attainable luxury to like-minded individuals.
As the Sales Associate, you will be responsible for:
Sales Generation
• Meet minimum sales requirements based on store volume
• Provide exemplary client experience by executing OAK FORT Sales Culture
• Build client relationships through client follow-up
• Be a brand ambassador by keeping up with new arrivals, product knowledge, and wearing current merchandise
• Provide industry knowledge through awareness of products and prices in the market
• Drive sales through OAK FORT eCommerce purchases and social media platforms
• Maximize sales during special events and customer services
• Process cash desk operations with engagement, efficiency, and accuracy
Staff Development
• Build our team by welcoming and supporting onboarding of new employees
• Build and maintain relationships with store team, peers, and relevant partners
Store Functionality
• Ensure the right quantity of stock is in the right place at the right time
• Maintain proper presentation of merchandise in accordance to corporate directives
• Efficiently and accurately support with shipping and receiving of merchandise
• Perform inventory counts upon corporate office direction as needed
• Participate in stock room organization
• Support cleanliness and maintenance of physical store to create a safe and comfortable shopping experience
• Adhere to loss prevention policies to prevent external and internal theft
Requirements
• Strong fashion and styling sense with the ability to incorporate new fashion trends
• Able to work well as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Mandarin language proficiency considered an asset
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
Shift:
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
Weekly day range:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid Vaccine Required
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Mc Lean, VA 22102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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RETAIL - TYSONS CORNER, VA - PART TIME...
Since our inception in 2010, OAK FORT has curated collections that reflect our design philosophies. OAK FORT is a belief that fashion should be uncomplicated and thoughtfully designed. We are not distracted or fettered by trends. We will continue to provide attainable luxury to like-minded individuals.
As the Sales Associate, you will be responsible for:
Sales Generation
• Meet minimum sales requirements based on store volume
• Provide exemplary client experience by executing OAK FORT Sales Culture
• Build client relationships through client follow-up
• Be a brand ambassador by keeping up with new arrivals, product knowledge, and wearing current merchandise
• Provide industry knowledge through awareness of products and prices in the market
• Drive sales through OAK FORT eCommerce purchases and social media platforms
• Maximize sales during special events and customer services
• Process cash desk operations with engagement, efficiency, and accuracy
Staff Development
• Build our team by welcoming and supporting onboarding of new employees
• Build and maintain relationships with store team, peers, and relevant partners
Store Functionality
• Ensure the right quantity of stock is in the right place at the right time
• Maintain proper presentation of merchandise in accordance to corporate directives
• Efficiently and accurately support with shipping and receiving of merchandise
• Perform inventory counts upon corporate office direction as needed
• Participate in stock room organization
• Support cleanliness and maintenance of physical store to create a safe and comfortable shopping experience
• Adhere to loss prevention policies to prevent external and internal theft
Requirements
• Strong fashion and styling sense with the ability to incorporate new fashion trends
• Able to work well as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Mandarin language proficiency considered an asset
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
Shift:
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
Weekly day range:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid Vaccine Required
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Mc Lean, VA 22102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person Show more details...
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