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Titre du poste : Animateur ou animatrice de jardins collectifs
Employeur : Le Dépôt centre communautaire d'alimentation
Lieu : NDG, Montréal, Quebec
OFFRE D’EMPLOI - Saisonnier
Animateur ou animatrice de jardins collectifs
31 semaines, 20$/h
Qui cherchons-nous:
Nous cherchons actuellement à recruter deux (2) animateurs ou animatrices de jardins collectifs pour animer des séances de jardinage régulières dans nos jardins collectifs. Ils veilleront au bon fonctionnement des jardins collectifs et aideront les jardiniers collectifs à cultiver et à récolter des aliments ensemble, tout en partageant des connaissances et en construisant une communauté. Les animateurs ou animatrices feront le lien entre les jardiniers collectifs et notre programme global d'agriculture urbaine ainsi que notre programme à multiples facettes Depot. Ces personnes travailleront avec l'équipe d'agriculture urbaine et seront soutenus par le Responsable de l'agriculture urbaine ainsi que par l'équipe multidisciplinaire du Dépôt.
Qui sommes-nous?
Un organisme sans but lucratif fondé en 1986 qui travaille en collaboration avec des partenaires communautaires pour s’attaquer aux causes fondamentales de la faim et de la pauvreté dans NDG et dans les quartiers avoisinants. Nous offrons plus de 20 activités reliées à l’alimentation, réparties en 4 volets: cultiver, cuisiner, partager et mobiliser. Pour en savoir plus, visitez-nous!
Le Dépôt vise à créer une culture organisationnelle fondée sur les parties prenantes, où l'anti-oppression et l'anti-racisme sont des pratiques vivantes et incarnées. Pour y parvenir, nous souhaitons recruter une équipe représentative des diverses identités et expériences vécues de NDG, afin que notre travail soit réalisé par et pour notre communauté.
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Processus d’application et d’embauche:
Des questions sur l’emploi ou le processus de postulation?
Veuillez svp contacter Kristen à ag.urbaine@depotndg.org ou au 514-483-4680 x 216
JOB OFFER- Seasonal Position
Collective Gardens Facilitator
31 weeks, $20/h
Your contribution
We are currently looking to hire two Collective Garden Facilitators to run regular garden sessions in our collective gardens. They will ensure the smooth functioning of the collective gardens and support collective gardeners to grow and harvest food together, while sharing knowledge and building community. The facilitators will link collective gardeners to our overall Urban agriculture program and our multifaceted Depot programming. They will work with the urban agriculture team, and be supported by the Urban Agriculture Manager as well as by the Depot's multidisciplinary team.
Who we are
Founded in 1986, The Depot Community Food Centre is a community-based non-profit organization that works collaboratively with its community to address the root causes of hunger and poverty in NDG and the surrounding areas in a manner that ensures dignity, engagement and the development of human potential. We offer over 20 food-based programs to support the food security and healthy eating habits of youth, families and individuals. Our activities are built around four main pillars: share, grow, cook and mobilize. To learn more about us The Depot is working towards creating a stakeholder-informed organizational culture, where anti-oppression and anti-racism are living and embodied practices. To achieve this, we aim to recruit a team that is representative of NDG’s diverse identities and lived experiences in order for our work to be by and for our communities.
Key Responsibilities
? Lead collective garden sessions:
? Facilitate the social dynamic of garden sessions. This includes ensuring the physical, mental, and
emotional safety of garden members, supporting democratic processes, encouraging knowledge
and social exchanges between participants;
? Understand and be willing to develop your knowledge about the technical aspects of ecological
horticulture and vegetable production, and ensure the ecological production of produce in the
gardens;
? Share knowledge and promote our values of urban agriculture and ecological gardening methods,
food security and food sovereignty, healthy living habits, and environmental stewardship;
? Create and reinforce links between gardeners of diverse backgrounds and abilities, the Depot
Community Food Centre, and the community;
? Assist in the logistical and planning aspects of gardens;
? Maintain communication with community partners, the team and the supervisor as needed;
? Participate in team meetings, workshops, and other organizational events;
? Collect information related to the collective garden program, including keeping garden journals and
harvest logs, receiving comments and testimonials from members, and writing end-of-season reports.
What we are looking for:
? Experience in animation and group facilitation (including conflict resolution, balancing diverse needs of
participants);
? Experience in ecological fruit and vegetable production and interest in learning new techniques;
? Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills in spoken English and French;
? Is comfortable adapting to and facilitating multi-cultural and intergenerational groups;
? Understanding or keen interest in working with an anti-oppression anti-racism lens and incorporating
non-violent communication approaches in their work;
? Be available for the entire duration of the contract (April-November).
Other assets
? Besides French and English, speaks other languages (particularly Spanish, Persian, Mandarin, Arabic
languages);
? Has a strong interest in community work; urban agriculture, and food justice;
? Is in good physical condition to do indoor and outdoor physical labour and is able to lift up to 40lbs;
? Highly motivated, proactive and able to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues;
? Knows how to problem solve and prioritize tasks;
? Comfortable using office computer programs and communications applications, including Word, Excel,
Google Drive, Zoom and Slack;
? Has a cellphone to be used during working hours;
? Has a bicycle and is comfortable riding in the city.
Working Conditions
? Salary of $20/hr, 24h/week
? The employee receives paid vacation (4%), sick days and personal days, during the contract;
? Workplace: The Depot Community Food Centre and various garden and community organization
locations in Notre-Dame-de-Grace;
? Office hours can be flexible, and garden sessions and other events are scheduled in advance for daytimes,
evenings, and weekends.
? Contract dates: April to Nov 2023
Application & Hiring Process
Questions about the jobs or the application process?
Please contact Kristen at ag.urbaine@depotndg.org or at 514-483-4680 x 216
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Mar 13 2023 ID: 67414