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Innovation Series: Urban Farming @ Cornucopia Place

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Social Venture Partners invites you to the Social Innovation Series, with monthly conversations about positive change in Cleveland and a showcase of innovative solutions to problems are community faces.

This month, Urban Farming: How growing fresh food can transform a neighborhood and a city in a changing landscape. 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Speakers Keymah Durden, III, one of three co-founders of Rid-All Green Partnership, and Angela Park, founder/executive director of Diversity Matters in Vermont.

6:30 p.m. – networking, appetizers, wine and soft drinks

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Panel and discussion

This event is free. Click here to register.

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Youth/Young Adult Job Opportunity with BBC

Friday, May 17th, 2013

POSITION TITLE:    MOBILE MARKET YOUTH ASSISTANT

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Opportunities are available with the Bridgeport Mobile Market, a produce truck on wheels that travels to stops throughout Cleveland’s east side. Volunteers are needed to assist with the daily operations of the market, including loading the market truck and assist with sales.

 

The mobile market assistant will help the operator with loading or unloading produce onto the truck. He or she must be willing to work at a fast pace, while maintaining the integrity of the sales presentation.

 

The mobile market assistant will assist customers with produce questions in regards to quality and preparation as well as help make selections and assist the elderly and disabled. This position may entail standing and withstanding cold for long hours, and interacting with the community. This person should be outgoing and like talking to people, with the ability to sell, speak clearly and articulately.

 

This is an entry level position designed for those who are entering the workforce to learn and develop skills in business and sales that will prepare them for their future careers.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willing to crouch, kneel or crawl to retrieve produce items
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Basic knowledge of produce or willingness to learn
  • Enjoy interacting with people
  • Punctuality is a must
  • Tolerance of the cold

 

HOW TO APPLY   

Submit your resume via email only to: Sherita Mullins, SMullins@bbcdevelopment.org.  Please feel free to call with questions at (216) 341-1455

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Job Opportunity with BBC’s Bridgeport Market

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Position Summary

The purpose of the Bridgeport Market is to provide fresh food access to residents in the Ward 5 community and surrounding neighborhoods. The Bridgeport Mobile Market Operator will assist in all the daily functions of the Mobile Market. The operator will pick-up and receive deliveries of produce from vendors, stock shelves, drive truck to assigned destinations, promote sales, operate cash register, manage inventory, quality control, and clean as needed. Operator will contribute to increasing sales and creating positive image for the market. Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude are a must. Candidate must have a well-developed sales ability in order to increase sales. Candidate must have entrepreneurial spirit.

Position requirements

  • Must have basic math skills for handling cash transactions and counting inventory.
  • Self-motivated with strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven sales ability
  • Ability to work with minimal direction
  • Be able to work flexible shifts
  • Valid OH driver’s license
  • Committed to the mission of the Bridgeport Market
  • Able to work in cool environment for long durations

Physical requirements

  • Bending
  • Carrying Up to 50 pounds
  • Pulling
  • Standing

To Apply

Interested applicants must forward a cover letter and resume to Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., 7201 Kinsman Road, Suite 104, Cleveland, OH 44104, email to smullins@bbcdevelopment.org, or fax to 216.341.1455

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Employment Opportunity with BBC

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

We are currently looking for an Americorp VISTA to assist with our healthy foods initiative. The position is designed to build capacity by developing programing and infrastructure for the Bridgeport Mobile Market (a mobile produce retailer) and Cornucopia Place (providing nutrition education and cooking demonstrations). For full job description, click on this link.

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Y.O.U.’s Youth Summer Jobs Today

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

With summer around the corner, you’re probably looking for away to spend your time, and make a little money. What better way than through Y.O.U.’s My Summer Job program, where you will be matched with a hiring employer. Youth, age 14-18 are eligible. In-person registration will happen this Wednesday, 3/20 from 2:30-5 p.m. at New Tech East. Registration is available on line.

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Green Corps Youth Program

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

The Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Green Corps urban agriculture youth program provides summer employment for high school students age 15-18. As an agricultural based work-study program, Green Corps youth learn to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs on three acres of urban land under the supervision of experienced staff. Produce is harvested and sold at local farmer’s markets and within the neighborhoods of the learning farms. Student employees will work at one of five urban farms located throughout the city.

You can earn a paycheck and save money!

You can make new friends!

You can learn about gardening, agriculture, and healthy living and cooking!

You can do anything you put your mind to!

You can have a fun summer job!

You can work and make a positive difference in your community!

The Facts:

  • Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school youth in Cleveland.
  • Work in a learning farm- planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting plants.
  • Harvest and package produce for sale at markets, restaurants, and neighborhood residents.
  • June 13th orientation
  • Minimum wage
  • Application deadline March 18, 2013

For an application, come by our office, or give us a call to receive one electronically.

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Apply now for BBC’s High School Internship Position!

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

Open now for the Fall Semester, BBC’s High School Internship Program is perfect for HS Seniors looking for some part time work in the neighborhood, and experience in the field of community development.

Our High School Intern assists full-time staff members on program intake and management.  They assist staff in file preparation, document management, data tracking, program promotion and community event planning, and other general office duties.

Applicant requirements:

MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RESIDING IN CLEVELAND’S WARD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Moderate typing skills.

Favorable interpersonal skills and the ability to complete tasks efficiently. Must also be dependable.

Ability to work at minimum 10 hours per week.

If you, or a HS Senior you know, would like to apply please click on this link  http://www.bbcdevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/High-School-Internship-Application1.pdf

Feel free to call our office at 216-341-1455 for more information

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Learn About Job Opportunities at Green City Growers – Greenhouse!

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Green City Growers - Tour and Meeting

Find out more about future job opportunities opening to Central Residents through Green City Growers!

The Greenhouse will open in November 2012 and will begin hiring employees in October!

If you would like to apply or learn more about this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to attend these meetings.

April 28th – Horticulture tour-
Learn what the Green City Growers facilility will look like and how it will operate
Adults only – meet at Trinity Commons Parking Lot 2 10:30am – 2:30pm
2230 Prospect Ave
Tour the Gardens at the Galleria, and Rid-All Partnership
*Lunch Provided and Registration REQUIRED* (see below)
 
May 8th – Community Meeting
Trinity Commons – Cathedral Room
2230 Euclid Ave
6pm to 8pm
Learn about Job Opportunities,  the construction schedule, and what it means to be a part of a worker – owned company.
No registration required – Adults only please
 
To sign up:
-email admin@evergreencooperatives.com
-call 216.268.0200
-pick up a registration form at Burten, Bell, Carr Development Inc
7201 Kinsman Rd. Suite 104

*Please sign up by Tuesday April 24th!*

 
 

 

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Youth Summer Job Opportunity–Cleveland Green Corps!

Monday, February 13th, 2012

You can earn a paycheck and save money for college!

You can make new friends!

You can learn about gardening, business, healthy living and culinary skills!

You can do anything you put your mind to!

Green Corps is a seasonal work-study program for high school youth in Cleveland. Students work to maintain Learning Farms, harvest and sell produce at markets, and help produce Ripe from Downtown Salsa.

Throughout the season, these youth learn life skills, agriculture and horticulture skills, business skills, and environmental stewardship. Students work together to learn how to make their own lives and their communities better.

You can take action and make a difference in the world!

You can have a fun summer job!

You can make Cleveland and your neighborhood a better place!

You can work and make a positive difference in your community!

Apply for the program by March 30, 2012.

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http://www.cbgarden.org/green_corps.html

 

 

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Join the Rid-All Green Partnership and Will Allen on July 14!

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Join the Rid-All Green Partnership and Will Allen
to dedicate Cleveland’s Growing Power
Environmental Science Commercial Urban
Ag riculture Training Center
July 14, 2011
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
East 81st Street and Otter Ave., Cleveland

This event, hosted by noted urban farmer Will Allen, will feature an interactive tour
of the center’s greenhouse, hoop houses and more, with stations on:
— Composting and soil delivery
— Crop selection, management and maintenance
— Aquaponics and the center’s connection to Growing Power
— Environmental justice and community outreach
— Plans for the Forgotten Triangle and urban agriculture
— Green in the Ghetto youth and community engagement
— Food distribution and partnerships

RSVP by July 12 at http://ridalldedication.eventbrite.com.

Supporting partners include: Burten, Bell, Carr Development Corporation; JPMorgan Chase Foundation;
Sirna and Sons Produce; Sisters of Charity Health System; and Sodexo.
Rid-All Green Partnership members:
Rid-All Exterminating Corp., Growing Power,
Environmental Health Watch, PolicyBridge,
Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Green in the
Ghetto, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland

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