permaculture

[David Orgain <vermontgardens@yahoo.com>]

JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

Permaculture Project Manager

The Cape Eleuthera Island School, Eleuthera, BAHAMAS

 

The Island School is a semester abroad program for high-school students 
focused on  place-based education. Our organization is currently 
experimenting with alternative models for living in this sub-tropical 
climate.  On-site examples include the largest renewable energy system in The 
Bahamas (hybrid wind-solar), constructed wetlands for black water processing, 
solar hot water production, bio-fuels research, and applying principles of 
permaculture design to our challenging site.

 

The Permaculture Project Manager will oversee the further expansion of our 
food systems, will continue our overall site design, will continue building 
relationships with local farmers, and will direct a student research project 
in permaculture. A strong science background is a requirement for the 
position. Responsibilities will also include the management and expansion of 
our tropical plant nursery, seeding and harvest scheduling of our vegetables, 
personnel management, tropical fruit orchard management and expansion, and 
plant and technical research. 

 

The ideal candidate will have experience in tropical agriculture, vegetable 
farming, permaculture systems, and will have a permaculture design 
certificate. Advanced plant propagation skills, including grafting, are also 
great asset for the position. Seed saving and collection is an important part 
of our project. Experience in site design using permaculture design 
principles is also requested. Organization skills are a must, as there are 
extensive systems requiring management. 

 

Futher commitments involve work in developing and coordinating outreach 
programs and internship programs, as well as maintaining and expanding 
relationships with the Bahamian government and local agricultural extension 
agents.

 

Initially, the position will require a three-month commitment.  During this 
time the Permaculture Project Manager will work under the two existing 
Permaculture Project Managers who will be replaced at the end of the 
transition period.  It is anticipated that a successful candidate will be 
offered a one-year contract following the initial three month commitment.

 

The compensation for the position is $3000USD, room and board, and a $500USD 
travel stipend.

 

Applications should include letter of intent for the position and a 
professional resume. Please send documents to David Orgain at 
davidorgain@islandschool.org or call 242-359-7625.



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