Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Farm Philly runs youth and adult education programs at recreation centers throughout the City that supports community gardens on city parkland, provides greenhouse propagation opportunities and works on garden preservation policy.
The Farm Philly Program Manager will support the launch of urban agriculture programs and the overall Urban Agriculture Plan. This position will Farm Philly Program Manager will oversee aspects of public and internal communications and logistics for these programs, keep track of operations and logistics, carry out program design, and manage the day to day and ongoing processes within the programs. This might include the management of consultants, contracts, and the installation and maintenance of projects.
THIS IS A 2-YEAR GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT BEYOND THIS TIME FRAME IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Qualifications
Additional Information
SALARY: $55,000-$65,000
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Did you know?
● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
● 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
● Generous retirement savings options are available