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  • From: Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>
  • To: Brook Le Van <brook@sustainablesettings.org>, Pc Envirolink <permaculture@envirolink.org>, permaculture <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>, SANET <sanet-mg-digest@ces.ncsu.edu>
  • Subject: Re: [Fwd: Job offer for Garden-farm Coordinator]
  • Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 23:33:26 -0500



Brook Le Van wrote:

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>
> Subject: Job offer for Garden-farm Coordinator
> Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 17:28:51 -0600
> From: Brook Le Van <brook@sustainablesettings.org>
> Organization: Sustainable Settings
>
>
> POSITION OPENING FOR GARDEN-FARM COORDINATOR
>
> Sustainable Settings is an innovative research, demonstration, and
> education project promoting sustainable livelihood. Located on a
> beautiful 208-acre high mountain mesa in Woody Creek, Colorado, 11 miles
> from Aspen, the project incorporates art for daily life, organic
> garden-farming, "green" building, community development, and non-profit
> entrepreneurship. The project's garden-farm and pottery are established
> to develop as demonstrations of local economic stability. We currently
> have an opening for a full-time Garden-farm Coordinator.
> The Garden-farm Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing
> the day-to-day operations of the demonstration and enterprise components
> of the garden-farm. The Coordinator works closely with Sustainable
> Settings’ Co-Directors in the co-development of a range of produce,
> products, processes, markets, and business systems to make this endeavor
> successful. Other responsibilities include managing 1-2 interns,
> establishing and maintaining a group of volunteers, and maintaining
> professional standing in the field of sustainable agriculture through
> publishing journal articles, demonstrating and lecturing nationally, and
> attending conferences.
> Requirements: A masters degree in Agroecology or equivalent years of
> experience in Permaculture, Biodynamics and/or other sustainable
> agricultural theory. Applicants must be familiar and flexible with the
> application of the contemporary knowledge-base of agroecology/
> permaculture and other sustainable agriculture theory. It is considered
> an asset to be well versed in organic pest management; invasive species
> control; on-farm research and production problems; soil formation;
> biological nitrogen fixation and other nutrient cycling by cropping
> practices; resource and energy efficient irrigation systems; small scale
> animal husbandry; and wetland creation and management. The successful
> applicant has exceptional communication skills, strong interest in
> sustainability, education, and entrepreneurship, a high degree of
> self-motivation, and common sense. Primarily, the Garden-Farm
> Coordinator seeks to test personally the concept of making a living as a
> farmer through the sale of organic produce and products, by consulting,
> and providing educational offerings--all with an emphasis on sustainable
> practices.
> This is a one-year position renewable based on performance and funding.
> Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Further economic
> and experiential incentives encourage the Coordinator to guide the
> Garden-farm into a successful small-scale business. Applications must
> be postmarked by March 1, 2000. The position begins April 1, 2000. Send
> cover letter, resume, a sample of writing on research in sustainable
> agriculture, 3-4 references, and SASE if materials are to be returned.
> Serious candidates are encouraged to visit us in Woody Creek. For more
> information visit our Web site at www.sustainablesettings.org or write
> for a brochure.
>
> To book a site visit and/or to apply contact:
> Brook Le Van, Co-Founder/ Co-Director
> Sustainable Settings
> PO Box 336
> Woody Creek, Colorado 81656
> Voice: 970.923.1366 Fax: 970.923.1367
>
> Sustainable Settings is a project of COMPASS for lifelong discovery, a
> 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization supporting progressive/alternative
> educational concepts in its mission and programs since its’ founding in
> 1970.
>
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> Name: Garden-farm 1 pg ad
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>
> Brook Le Van
> Co-director
> Sustainable Settings
>
> Brook Le Van
> Co-director
> Sustainable Settings
> PO Box 336 1199 Woody Creek Rd
> Fax: (970)
> 923-1367
> Woody Creek
> Work:
> (970) 923-1366
> CO
> Conference
> Software Address
> 81656
> Specific
> Directory Server
> USA
> "The danger of formal education or schooling...is that it encourages
> young people to find careers before they find a decent calling. A career is
> a job. A calling has to do with one's larger purpose and the gift one
> wishes to give to the world. -David Orr
> Additional Information:
> Last Name Le Van
> First Name Brook
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  • Re: [Fwd: Job offer for Garden-farm Coordinator], Keith Johnson, 01/09/2000

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