Community Garden Disciple-Maker

One Mission Society; Catania; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support through ministry partners

Job summary

A faith-based organization in Catania, Italy, is looking for a Lead Community Gardener to spiritually engage local communities through inner city and rural food production gardens. Responsibilities include modeling disciple-making practices, evangelizing and training garden apprentices, managing farm business aspects, and promoting disciple-making within local churches. A background in organic agriculture and strong project management skills are preferred. Candidates should be willing to learn Italian and possess strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with disciple-making processes a plus.
• Knowledge of small-scale, intensive organic agriculture is helpful.
• Ability to relate to college students and enjoy spending time with them.

Responsibilities

• Engage spiritually with communities through gardens.
• Execute disciple-making processes in local churches.
• Manage business aspects of the farm.

Skills

Spiritual disciplines

Project management

Communication skills

Community outreach

Basic accounting skills

Networking

Ability to learn Italian

Education

Experience with disciple-making processes

Knowledge of organic agriculture

Job description

A faith-based organization in Catania, Italy, is looking for a Lead Community Gardener to spiritually engage local communities through inner city and rural food production gardens. Responsibilities include modeling disciple-making practices, evangelizing and training garden apprentices, managing farm business aspects, and promoting disciple-making within local churches. A background in organic agriculture and strong project management skills are preferred. Candidates should be willing to learn Italian and possess strong communication abilities.