Seasonal Genesis Gardens Assistant

Seasonal Genesis Gardens Assistant About Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998. Founded in Austin, Texas, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through three core programs:
Truck Ministry, Community First! Village, and Community Works. Often referred to as the most talked about neighborhood in Austin, Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. We are now embarking on a new phase of community expansion, adding more than 1400 new neighbors over the next 5-10 years.

The Mobile Loaves & Fishes Genesis Gardens program exists at Community First! Village to cultivate connection in a beautiful and hospitable environment by inviting all to the banquet table, serving opportunities for engagement, dignity, and good food. The Genesis Gardens Coordinator position is a key member of the team responsible for hosting large numbers of volunteers and neighbors who work together to plant, grow and harvest fresh produce that is distributed at our weekly farmer's market.

The right candidate is a hospitable, adaptable, and dependable team player who takes initiative, loves supporting others, and is energized by building meaningful relationships with the neighbors and volunteers who work and serve in Genesis Gardens.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position reporting to the Sr. Programs Manager. Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are typically 7am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. We anticipate this seasonal role lasting through mid-August, though we can be flexible with the end date depending on the candidate's availability and the needs of the program. The Seasonal Garden Assistant will office at Community First!

Village located at 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.

• Assist the Garden Coordinator in leading out day-to-day agricultural operations, maintenance, and project planning across Community First! Village/ in Genesis Gardens
• Support volunteers and neighbor contractors in safely and correctly using garden tools and equipment, per safety policies and checklists
• Help lead farm harvest activities, including washing, packaging, and recording produce and eggs
• Help maintain the farmer's market so it is safe, friendly, and welcoming to all
• Support the animal husbandry program as needed, including feeding, basic care, and record-keeping
• Assist in welcoming and orienting volunteers, ensuring a positive experience and connection with neighbor contractors
• Help track and manage garden inventory and supplies; submit receipts for purchases as directed
• Attend team meetings and other gatherings as required
• Perform other duties as needed to support the mission and vision of MLF

• MLF is a faith-based organization whose ideals and philosophy come directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an organization, we strive to reflect this precept in our communications, both internally and externally.
• Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals.
• Experience in small-scale sustainable agriculture or garden/farm settings preferred
• Strong relational skills and genuine enjoyment working with a wide variety of people
• Positive attitude, patience, and composure in a fast-paced, high-interruption environment
• Team player who is also self-motivated and takes ownership of tasks
• Basic comfort with email and spreadsheets for communication and record-keeping
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must submit to and pass a criminal record background check and drug screen

• Comfortable working outdoors in all Central Texas weather conditions
• Ability to frequently lift, move, and transport up to 50 lbs throughout the day
• Ability to operate a golf cart.

We empower communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless.

We provide food and clothing,…