About the Concordia Greenhouse

The Concordia Greenhouse is a collectively run, consensus-based, non-profit organization. It uses the Henry H. Hall Building rooftop greenhouse as an all-organic space geared towards community, education and sustainable horticulture. The Greenhouse is a year-round green space that hosts workshops, projects and events raising awareness around food issues and alternatives to mainstream consumerism.

We aspire to strengthen the urban agriculture movement at Concordia University and in Montreal by growing local produce using ecological practices, providing experiential learning opportunities through volunteering, internships and jobs, and networking with other like-minded individuals and organizations. The Concordia Greenhouse seeks to be a place of employment for highly self-motivated individuals passionate about urban agriculture and food security.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Greenhouse Food Production

Crop planning, planting and harvest
Maintain health of crops:
Watering
Fertilizing
Pest/disease control
Growing equipment and materials: Ordering and acquisition
Customer relations: Communications, billing, distribution
Manage project budget and reach target revenues
Manage inventories and logs
Participate in Vert-ta-Ville project during growing season

Educational and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Host a minimum of one volunteer session per week during the school semesters
Facilitate a minimum of one (1) workshop per semester on urban agriculture and/or food-related issues
Supervise, train and support Concordia student internships (2-3 per semester)
Collaborate on the planning of an educational curriculum mandate in the Greenhouse

Management of the Production Space

Facilitate long-term strategic planning of the space use with the Collective and Board of Directors (BOD)
Research, plan, implement, maintain, and monitor improvements to the Greenhouse infrastructure and environmental controls
Work with Concordia Facilities Management for long-term repairs and cost-sharing
Place and track work orders
Manage the budget
Rectify repair and maintenance issues for rented compartments
Provide training on hygiene, pest control and general Greenhouse regulations for all space users, including compartment rentals
Manage compost
Ensure production space is clean, organized and stocked
Manage compartment occupancy schedule

Collective Member Duties

Attend and participate in Collective meetings
Provide regular updates to Collective and staff
Supervise Greenhouse space during opening hours (at least 1 shift/week)
Support other growing staff in the Greenhouse, as needed
Maintaining a clean and safe environment
Contribute to institutional memory and training guidebook by maintaining clear documentation of the position

Miscellaneous

Participate in gardening project consultations, as needed
Manage and maintain order in collective storage spaces

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum two (2) years experience growing vegetables using organic practices
Experience growing in a greenhouse
Proficient with teaching, community engagement and facilitation
Experience supervising volunteers
Experience with general maintenance and handiwork
Knowledge of urban agriculture, food politics, the sustainable food movement and issues related to food security
Ability to work within a non-hierarchical group that practices consensus based decision-making
Familiarity with the Concordia Greenhouse’s vision, mission and goals an asset

ATTRIBUTES

Exceptional problem solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently in a self-directed, changing and dynamic work environment
Punctual, professional and detail-oriented
Bilingualism (French, English), an asset

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to:
admin@concordiagreenhouse.com
no later than Monday May 18, 2015 at 5pm.