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Urban Farming Coordinator (UFC) - LONDON (GB) - 2025, London
Client: MicroHabitat
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c09dcd186050
Job Views: 5
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
JOB POSITION: Urban Farming Coordinator
Are you looking to work for a company that values sustainability and helps build greener cities and communities?
MicroHabitat is seeking a motivated, ambitious individual with strong leadership and a passion for farming to fill the position of Urban Farming Coordinator.
Introduction:
At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve urban environments, enhance city dwellers' lifestyles, and foster greater awareness of environmental issues. We set up edible gardens on rooftops and ground-level spaces for businesses, institutions, and schools, reconnecting people with nature and their food sources.
What's in it for you?
* A fulfilling job where you can grow in unique spaces and enjoy the growing season.
* Free coffee and tea in a workplace focused on employee well-being.
* A team-oriented environment encouraging initiative, leadership, and autonomy.
* An opportunity to be a change maker part of the biggest global urban farming initiative.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Set up and oversee urban agriculture projects.
* Manage client accounts and production zones.
* Guide and evaluate urban farming activities in the region.
* Work with the MicroHabitat team to expand the company globally and promote urban farming in each city.
* Conduct educational workshops for clients of all ages.
Horticultural Management:
* Coordinate and prepare materials for installations.
* Lead installations and supervise the team throughout the season.
* Ensure the maintenance of MicroHabitat's urban farms and engage organizations by providing project info and horticultural advice.
* Perform quality assurance for farm maintenance.
* Handle tasks like harvesting, watering, pest control, and plant care.
* Conduct educational activities with clients.
Representation and Administration:
* Host info kiosks and workshops on urban agriculture.
* Attend team, partner, and client meetings.
* Prepare reports and document activities for each production site.
* Manage tool purchases and infrastructure maintenance.
* Perform quality assurance checks on farm infrastructures.
* Create standard documents and training guides.
* Work with different company branches (sales and marketing) and other MicroHabitat cities.
* Participate in grant applications and processing.
Project Management:
* Oversee all phases of establishing food production sites.
* Coordinate installations, maintenance visits, and closure events.
* Enforce safety measures across all MicroHabitat operations.
* Maintain cleanliness across all production areas.
* File all operational reports.
* Contribute to process improvements.
* Plan and coordinate production site visits.
Client Experience and Marketing:
* Manage project coordination and client accounts in the region.
* Send communications, marketing materials, and content to clients.
* Ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.
* Share operational reports with partners and clients.
* Enhance client satisfaction processes.
* Collect marketing content for the marketing and sales teams.
* Ensure the MicroHabitat brand shines across all regional activities.
Human Resource Management:
* Recruit the installation team.
* Monitor and evaluate employee performance and needs.
* Report on staff performance to the Operations Director and other relevant team members.
Conditions:
Required Education and Experience (flexible):
* College or university degree in agriculture, urban agriculture, horticulture, environmental sciences, sustainable development, or customer service.
* Experience or studies in agriculture, horticulture, urban farming, or sustainable development.
* Theoretical and practical knowledge in agriculture or customer service.
* Experience in mobilization and workshop facilitation.
* Familiarity with tools like smartphones, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
* Strong written and verbal skills in English.
* Valid driver's license with two years of driving experience.
* Functional smartphone.
Desired Skills:
* Strong mobilization skills.
* Participative leadership.
* Vision and passion for urban agriculture and sustainability.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Autonomy, versatility, and resourcefulness.
* Strong initiative and organizational skills.
* Ability to simplify and share knowledge.
* Patience, empathy, and generosity.
* Group facilitation and management skills.
Salary and Benefits:
* Start & End Date: To be determined.
* Contractual/Seasonal Position.
* Monthly Compensation for cell phone usage.
* Work hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch break) (may be longer or shorter depending on work).
* Number of days of work / week varies based on number of projects / urban farms.
For any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact Alex Uriel Lag at +1 (438)-861-9420
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