[nfbmi-talk] check out visual requirements for peckham job here

Tue Mar 13 01:55:54 UTC 2012

You know this could have been a wonderful opportunity for blind folks or for 
others with other disabilities for that matter, but we know just what these 
NISH shops are all about really. It is for the advancement of non-disabled 
folks.

And you know you'd think they might mention just a little bit more about 
disabilities in here and not be so brazen. But well...argh...

And we funnel MCB and MRS funds into these outfits too. They are the real 
tail  wagging the dog in this state.

BTW this will be sent to DOJ for what good that would do.

Peace with Justice,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
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> Hi,
>
> What a scandal!  Joe, can you forward this to the DOJ?  That is the most
> hypocritical job listing I can imagine.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of joe harcz Comcast
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:53 PM
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> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] check out visual requirements for peckham job here
>
> Guess they never heard of blind farmers eh?
>
> Joe
> Source:
>
> http://sustainablefoodjobs.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/michigan-peckham-inc-see
> ks-farm-leader/
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>
>
> Michigan Peckham Inc seeks Farm Leader < Sustainable Food Jobs
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> Michigan: Peckham, Inc. seeks Farm Leader
>
> 5 Feb
>
> Position Title:  Peckham Farm Leader #1275
>
>
>
> Position Type:  Full Time
>
>
>
> Department:  Facilities
>
>
>
> Reports To:  Corporate Vice President
>
>
>
> FLSA Status:  Exempt
>
>
>
> Benefit Status:  Full
>
>
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> Location:  Lansing
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>
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> Prepared By:               HR
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> Prepared Date:  1/26/2011
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> Approved By:  HR
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> Approval Date: 1/28/2011
>
>
>
> SUMMARY
>
>
>
> The Peckham Farm Leader position will be coordinating the day to day
> responsibilities of the Peckham Farm project. Peckham Farms is committed 
> to
> providing
>
> local access to healthy foods through the use of organic farming 
> practices,
> and to being an incubator of sustainable ideas and methods for the Greater
>
> Lansing community.
>
>
>
> DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
>
> List of 23 items
>
> 1. Familiarity with all aspects of running a small scale farm - 
> irrigation,
> hoop house maintenance, seeding, transplanting, bed preparation, 
> composting,
>
> weed control, insect control, and post harvest handling- Daily
>
> 2. Basic tractor experience including tractor and implement maintenance,
> cultivating, disking and plowing - Daily
>
> 3. Skills in operating and maintaining a wide range of specialized 
> vegetable
> equipment and implements.
>
> 4. Experience in creation and management of a farm plan, whole farm budget
> and farm market.
>
> 5. Basic carpentry/handyman skills - As Needed
>
> 6. Teaching experience.- As Needed
>
> 7. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with persons from
> various cultures and backgrounds - Daily
>
> 8. A thorough understanding of the impacts of race, culture, and racism on
> the American food system.
>
> 9. Demonstrated experience in building and coaching a diverse team.
>
> 10. Proficient with social media and experience in marketing and market
> development.
>
> 11. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and contracting with up to
> ten small farmers.
>
> 12. Assist farmers and begin education efforts around business skills and
> environmentally - friendly farming practices.
>
> 13. Drafting a farm operations and policy manual.
>
> 14. Oversee the preparation of land and planting (beginning in spring of
> 2011)
>
> 15. Co-manage the installation of the season extension and labor saving
> infrastructure: hoop houses, irrigation, produce washing and packing
> equipment
>
> 16. Proficiency in Word and Excel for recordkeeping and reporting 
> purposes.
>
> 17. Knowledge about and prior experience in implementing organic 
> principles
> and certification.
>
> 18. Assist in the training of people with disabilities - Daily
>
> 19. Experience managing interns
>
> 20. Promote Peckham's vision, values, and services to all customers and
> stakeholders - Daily
>
> 21. Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards - Daily
>
> 22. Knowledge of farming hazards and conscious of safety.
>
> 23. Other duties may be assigned.
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> list end
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>
>
> SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
>
>
>
> Supervise 2-5 Team Members working in the farm with assistance of the Farm
> Committee and the Peckham Vocational Services Specialists.  Carries out
> supervisory
>
> responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
> maintains all applicable safety regulations regarding public health
> standards and laws.
>
> Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, and directing 
> work;
> appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
> complaints
>
> and resolving problems.
>
>
>
> COMMENTS
>
>
>
> This position requires passing and maintaining a security background 
> check.
> Must have access to reliable transportation. Must maintain an unrestricted
>
> Michigan driver's license and possess a clear driving record (in 
> accordance
> with company insurance policy) to drive the company vehicle.
>
>
>
> QUALIFICATIONS
>
>
>
> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform 
> each
> essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
> representative
>
> of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable 
> accommodations
> may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
> essential
>
> functions.  The physical demands of this position may be reasonably
> accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.
>
>
>
> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
>
>
>
> Bachelors degree in related field is desired and a minimum of three years
> farming experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and
> experience.
>
>
>
> LANGUAGE SKILLS
>
>
>
> Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating 
> and
> maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine
> reports,
>
> case notes and correspondence.
>
>
>
> MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
>
>
>
> Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
> commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
> Ability to
>
> apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
>
>
>
> REASONING ABILITY
>
>
>
> Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
> variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability
> to interpret
>
> a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
> form.
>
>
>
> CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
>
>
>
> CPR/First Aid, Chauffeurs License, Licensed commercial pesticide 
> applicator
> or willing to obtain after hire.
>
>
>
> PHYSICAL DEMANDS
>
>
>
> The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 
> be
> met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
>
> job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
> disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The physical demands of
> this position
>
> may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case
> by case basis.
>
>
>
> While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 
> required
> to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
> arms;
>
> talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to
> climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is
> occasionally
>
> required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25
> pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift
> and/or
>
> move up to 70 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job
> include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
> depth perception,
>
> and ability to adjust focus.
>
>
>
> WORK ENVIRONMENT
>
>
>
> The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
> those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
> this
>
> job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
> disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of
> this position
>
> may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case
> by case basis.
>
>
>
> While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently 
> exposed
> to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet
> and/or
>
> humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles;
> toxic or caustic chemicals; all outside weather conditions; and vibration.
> The
>
> noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
>
>
>
> The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and 
> level
> of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an 
> exhaustive
>
> list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
>
>
>
> This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only
> duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees
> will
>
> be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
> other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with
> Federal
>
> and State Laws.
>
>
>
> Peckham, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is
> operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination
> because
>
> of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other 
> artificial
> characteristic.
>
>
>
> EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence
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> Please visit Monster.com to apply for Peckham job opportunities.  Please
> include wage expectations when applying.  Please respond to this posting 
> no
> later
>
> than
>
>
>
> Sunday, February 6, 2011.
>
>
>
> Peckham, Inc.
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>
>
> 3510 Capital City Blvd.
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>
>
> Lansing, MI.  48906
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>
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> EMAIL:
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> jbritton at peckham.org
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>
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> Job Posting #1275.
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