Position: Post-Harvest
Coordinator
Organization: Kind Organics
Location: Newmarket, GTA/York Region, Ontario
Coordinator
Organization: Kind Organics
Location: Newmarket, GTA/York Region, Ontario
Post-Harvest
Coordinator
Coordinator
Description:
We
are looking for a highly organized and efficient person to oversee the
post-harvest coordination at Kind Organics. You will be responsible
are looking for a highly organized and efficient person to oversee the
post-harvest coordination at Kind Organics. You will be responsible
for
ensuring that our produce is packed with the highest quality and standards, and
sort packed produce for orders (to restaurants, grocery stores, caterers and
farmers’ markets) quickly and efficiently. This position requires a reliable
individual who can commit to xx days each week. We are looking for the
queen/king of multi-tasking. This person must pay meticulous attention to
detail, be flexible, have a positive attitude and is able to get
along/train/manage others!
Roles
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate
with Farm Manager daily to determine harvest needs. - Train
and manage multiple volunteers/WWOOFERS - Work
at a fast pace, with minimal supervision, within time limits - Develop
new ideas and new efficiencies to streamline our systems and processes - Package,
weigh, sort and pack produce for orders (to restaurants, grocery stores,
caterers and farmers’ markets)
Skills
Required:
Required:
- Positive
attitude and ability to get along well with others. - You
will be on your feet for a large portion of your shift. Good endurance is
important. Some heavy lifting will be required (30-50lbs) - Ability
to multi-task and think clearly in hectic situations; ability to
prioritize needs and tasks. - Things
don’t always go according to the plan. Adaptability and flexibility are
key to this role. - We
work as a team. You must be reliable and a team-player. We are looking for
someone who will give and receive positive and constructive feedback. - Strong
communication skills - Excellent
judgment and attention to detail. - Some
basic computer work may be needed. - Safe
Food Handling Certificate/Skills/Experience would be an asset - Interest
in organic agriculture and/or commitment to the local food movement would
be an asset.
An
interest in personal growth would be an asset and will afford the successful
candidate with future opportunities.
interest in personal growth would be an asset and will afford the successful
candidate with future opportunities.
The
Kind Organics crew is also involved in community building, shared dinners &
circles and planned workshops, retreats and an educational facility.
Kind Organics crew is also involved in community building, shared dinners &
circles and planned workshops, retreats and an educational facility.
To
apply send an email with resume to:
kindorganics @gmail.com*
apply send an email with resume to:
kindorganics @gmail.com*