GARDEN-FARM COORDINATOR job in CO

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POSITION OPENING FOR GARDEN-FARM COORDINATOR


Sustainable Settings is an innovative research, demonstration, and

education project promoting sustainable livelihood.  Located on a

beautiful 208-acre high mountain mesa in Woody Creek, Colorado, 11 miles

from Aspen, the project incorporates art for daily life, organic

garden-farming, "green" building, community development, and non-profit

entrepreneurship. The project's garden-farm and pottery are established

to develop as demonstrations of local economic stability. We currently

have an opening for a full-time Garden-farm Coordinator.

The Garden-farm Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing

the day-to-day operations of the demonstration and enterprise components

of the garden-farm. The Coordinator works closely with Sustainable

Settings’ Co-Directors in the co-development of a range of produce,

products, processes, markets, and agricultural and business systems to

make this endeavor successful. Other responsibilities include managing

1-2 interns, establishing and maintaining a group of volunteers, and

maintaining professional standing in the field of sustainable

agriculture through publishing journal articles, demonstrating and

lecturing nationally, and attending conferences.

Requirements: A master’s degree in Agroecology or equivalent years of

experience in Permaculture, Biodynamics and/or other sustainable

agricultural theory.  Applicants must be familiar and flexible with the

application of the contemporary knowledge-base of agroecology/

permaculture and other sustainable agriculture theory.  It is considered

an asset to be well versed in organic pest management; invasive species

control; on-farm research and production problems; soil formation;

biological nitrogen fixation and other nutrient cycling by cropping

practices; resource and energy efficient irrigation systems; small scale

animal husbandry; and wetland creation and management.   The successful

applicant has exceptional communication skills, strong interest in

sustainability, education, and entrepreneurship, a high degree of

self-motivation, and common sense. Primarily, the Garden-Farm

Coordinator seeks to test personally the concept of making a living as a

farmer through the sale of organic produce and products, by consulting,

and providing educational offerings--all with an emphasis on sustainable

practices.

This is a one-year position renewable based on performance and funding.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.  Further economic

and experiential incentives encourage the Coordinator to guide the

Garden-farm into a successful small-scale business.  Applications must

be postmarked by March 1, 2000.  The position begins April 1, 2000. Send

cover letter, resume, a sample of writing on research in sustainable

agriculture, 3-4 references, and SASE if materials are to be returned.

Serious candidates are encouraged to visit us in Woody Creek.  For more

information visit our Web site at www.sustainablesettings.org or write

for a brochure.


To book a site visit and/or to apply contact:

Brook Le Van, Co-Founder/ Co-Director

Sustainable Settings

PO Box 336

Woody Creek, Colorado 81656

Voice: 970.923.1366 Fax: 970.923.1367


Sustainable Settings is a project of COMPASS, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit

organization supporting progressive/alternative educational concepts in

its mission and programs since its’ founding in 1970.