The New Roots program works with refugee farmers to develop small farm businesses by providing hands-on support and education in the field, at farmers’ markets, and during English classes and skill-focused workshops.

Duties:

• Pack produce into a company vehicle at Juniper Gardens
• Drive to a Farm Share location and unload produce
• Store totes in the correct location
• Demonstrate basic food-safety practices

Qualifications:

Required

• Strong communication skills, including fluency in English
• Ability to stay flexible and calm when unexpected situations arise

• Must have a valid Missouri or Kansas Driver’s License and reliable means of transportation for local travel

• Schedule flexibility – be willing to work weekday hours during evenings and/or lunch hours
• Physical Demands: Must be able to squat, get in and out of a truck bed, lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Experience working in environments that are multi-cultural and multi-lingual
• Experience with agriculture, gardening, or a related field