Food Security Manager

Job Summary

The Center for Sustainable Development is actively seeking a Sustainability Teacher to manage the Food Security Program, with a specialization in Permaculture and experience with Aquaponics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans on permaculture, organic farming, aquaponics, and food security to students ranging from primary school to college level curriculum.
• Co-advise the Island School research course.
• Continually refine and implement the permaculture master plan for our 22-acre edible campus.
• Manage and harvest rotational animals programs such as laying hens, pigs, and marine animals in Aquaponics.
• Oversee the productive operation of the Aquaponics system, and plan for future expansion alongside the Aquaponics team.
• Manage a team of educators and field staff.
• Work with the Sustainability team on delivering internal projects.
• Promote and develop local business connections and partnerships that lead to growth of sustainable industries on Eleuthera.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Every member of the team is an educator and a spokesperson for the Organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agroecology, agricultural science, or demonstrated practical experience of equal value in a related field.
• Permaculture Design Course (PDC) certificate required.
• Aquaponics or Aquaculture training and experience preferred.
• Landscaping experience preferred.
• Ability to live in a small, remote location.  Work and live in an intentional community.
• Professional demeanour and desire to work on an ecologically friendly campus.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience

• 5+ years of farm management experience.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written skills required.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, PowerPoint required.

Other

• Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) required.  OSHA or equivalent safety training preferred.

Adaptability

• Able to survive and thrive in a small and tight-knit community located in a remote part of The Bahamas.

Commitment to Organizational Mission

• this position requires commitment to the wider mission and values of The Cape Eleuthera Island School.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with Experience and Qualifications
• Accommodation, on-campus meals and individual medical insurance
• 10 days of paid vacation per year, 5 sick/personal days, 11 Government Holidays
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

This is a full-time position with annual review.  The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and working hours vary depending on needs but are typically Monday-Friday (40 hours/week), however, evening and weekend work will be required from time to time.  Special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods.  The successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.

Submit all of these materials in PDF format detailing your interest and experience. We are collecting applications until the position is filled. We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer.