RDC Bonim Farms Fellow

The Albert and Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp is excited to launch a new program: Bonim Farms. Bonim Farms will focus on the growing and harvesting of produce as well as the making and packaging of spices, teas and other herbs. The Farm will inspire its employees (Farm Fellows) who are adults with special needs and diverse abilities to strive towards independence, self-determination and a life filled with purpose, friendship and inclusion.

The Bonim Farm Fellows will work during the growing season on part time basis. They will participate in every aspect of the enterprise which includes farming, harvesting, packaging, sales, marketing and branding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the annual set up and take down of the JCC Rainbow Day Camp Garden
• Over the summer season, the Bonim Farms Fellows will help maintain the garden
• Staff will harvest the produce for the Milwaukee Jewish Food Pantry as well as the Bonim Farmers Market
• The Bonim Farm Staff will have a larger role in the entire Bonim Farmers Market including the business and sales components
• Staff will work on the creation and packaging of different spices

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodationswill be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Bonim Leader preferred
• Willingness to learn
• Positive, can do attitude
• Team player

Benefits

• Participation in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• A commitment to professional development

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Centeror if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.