Tikkun Farm’s Job Training Program offers vocational support to High School students and Young Adults (Ages 14-21yrs). Our 10 week cohorts offer skills trainings in Culinary Arts and Urban Farming/Landscaping. In addition to skills training, students learn mindfulness practices and participate in creative experiences that support social-emotional wellness. Our year-round part-time intern program offers graduates of our job training program an opportunity to deepen their skills in Urban Farming/Landscaping.

The Director of the Job Training Program is responsible for:

· Communicating the vision and mission of the Job Training Program

· Recruiting Participants for the program

· Recruiting Instructors (Culinary, Farming/Landscaping, Creative Expressions)

· Managing Partnerships with Organizations who Support the Program (organizing off-site learning experiences, visiting instructors, potential job placements, etc)

· Supervise Instructors including tracking timesheets for interns and instructors

· Supervise Participants (Offer support, Liaison with Talbert House and Instructors, Conflict Resolution, Time Sheets)

· Manage Communications (to all participants/instructors/partners)

· Collect and Manage Data on Program Impact

· Collaborate with the Creation Care Director to manage interns and coordinate the learning cohorts

Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
Experience supervising others
Ability to manage student reactivity in ways that deescalate reactive intensity
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to clearly communicate the status of ongoing projects
Skilled in working in collaborative/team environments
Ability to build partnerships with other outside organizations
Skilled using technology, including Google Docs, Word, Excel, etc.

Position Details

30-40 hours week, Mon-Fri

Some remote work possible

$20/hour

Contact Information

www.tikkunfarm.com

https://www.facebook.com/TikkunFarm/

https://www.instagram.com/tikkunfarm/

7941 Elizabeth St., Cincinnati OH 45231

Resumes should be emailed to Rev. Dr. Mary Laymon, Executive Director
at the link below.
215-630-1091