Food and Agriculture Assistant
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| Company | theirc |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | New York, NY RAI USA |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten.
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Food and Agriculture Coordinator, the Food and Agriculture Assistant will support day-to-day farm operations and site maintenance of New Roots Farm (Bronx - 670 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451) and Garden (Queens - 41-38 69th St, Woodside, NY 11377), and facilitate training activities, community engagement, and support production and garden projects. This position will work with staff, interns, garden members, volunteers, and community members to increase production and information exchange at the farm and garden sites. The expectation of this role is to work in-person at the farm and garden during open hours plus administrative duties remotely and in our office at 263 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018.
Major Responsibilities:
• Contribute to overall site maintenance: weeding, watering, filling up water tanks, picking up trash, organizing tool shed and greenhouse
• Crop plan, create planting schedules, and maintain shared/public areas
• Coordinate work-day activities with community members and support volunteers on site
• Coordinate seed saving for successions and the garden’s seed library
• Provide suggestions for and implement natural pest management
• Assist with harvest and distribution
• Conduct community outreach; develop and maintain community partnerships
• Track quantifiable measurements to assess project effectiveness via Excel and/or Farming Concrete, and ensure data is input into IRCs main database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
• Support the farmers market and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and supervise Market Stewards and Apprentices
• Supervise Land Stewards, and interns and volunteers
• Support and promote other New York Resettlement programming taking place at the garden (e.g. Health and Wellness mindfulness workshops) and that can benefit clients and community members (e.g. workforce programs)
• Other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
• Passion for and knowledge of food sovereignty and food justice
• Physical ability to carry out gardening and farm-related activities required
• 1-2 years’ experience in sustainable agriculture/urban farming/gardening projects is desired
• Experience in community organizing, engagement, or training, particularly with disadvantaged communities
• Experience working in a diverse and non-traditional setting with a diverse client base
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment
• Able to contribute both independently and as a key team member
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Language Skills:
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; strong preference for bilingual candidates, preferably in Spanish, Bengali, or Filipino
Preferred experience & skills:
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage and work through change proactively and positively
Compensation : (Pay Rate: $22.50 - $23.15) . Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget . Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements
This is a short-term role with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2026, and is not eligible for IRC's full benefits package.
U.S. Benefits for Short‑Term Employees: Short‑term roles are not eligible for IRC’s full benefits package. However, U.S.‑based short‑term employees are eligible for a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), paid sick leave in accordance with policy, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling and mental health support for employees and their families.
IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung.
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US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet.
IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale.