LUCSA Crew Member
Job Summary:
The Urban Canopy is a young and diverse organization working on cutting edge issues at the intersection of urban agriculture and sustainable food. We are seeking a skilled LUCSA Crew Member to help support our vision: to create a sustainable and equitable food system by way of environmental stewardship, local job creation, healthy-living initiatives, and community building.
The LUCSA branch plays a key role in achieving our vision by supporting farms and local food producers throughout the Midwest and in the Chicagoland area with door-to-door multi-season CSA supplying produce to members throughout the year. LUCSA Crew Members play a vital role in preparing, packing, and delivering their shares to our members throughout the Chicagoland area.
Duties and Responsibilities (Urban Canopy vehicle provided):
LUCSA Share Pack
Clean, sort, prep, and bunch produce items for CSA shares weekly in a 35-40 degree environment.
Pack CSA shares, load up Urban Canopy vehicles, and clean packing space as a team of up to eight people.
Basic cleaning of cooler space, storage areas, storage crates, and vehicles.
LUCSA Share Transportation
Deliver 30-60 shares to LUCSA members throughout the Chicagoland area (Wednesday 10-6, Thursday/ Friday 9-5).
Communicate with CSA members about specifics of delivery via text or over the phone.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and communicate vehicle issues.
Qualifications:
Have a valid driver’s license
Be able to lift 50 lbs
Be able to use a smart phone for customer phone calls, texting and GPS navigation
Adequate skills driving a van and some knowledge of Chicagoland area
Punctual, effective and clear communicator
Positive work ethic, able to work in a team and independently
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle moderate amounts of uncertainty
Broader interest in sustainability and food
Preference for experience with CSA preparation and packing or delivery service
Comfortable working in a high speed environment and able to multitask multiple assignments with a high degree of detail.
Scheduling Information:
This is a year round position and constitutes 8-32 hours of work per week. Crew Members spend part of their time assembling a curated box of local produce and food items for members and part transporting the CSA to membership throughout the Chicagoland area.
Tuesday
10:00-5:00
Wednesday
10:00-6:00
Thursday
9:00-5:00
Friday
9:00-5:00
Prep share boxes and produce for full day in the walk in cooler
10:00 am-6:00 pm
First 2 hours are spent prepping share boxes and produce in the walk in cooler
Last half of the day is spent delivering shares throughout Chicago
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Whole day is spent delivering shares throughout Chicago
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Whole day spent delivering shares throughout Chicago
Additional Information:
Wage ranges from $17.50-$19.00 per hour.
This role may receive additional compensation based on member tips.
Up to 80 hours of PTO per year.
401k plan options.
Maternity/Parental Leave after one year.
UC employees have access to free and wholesale food: includes surplus produce from our markets and CSA, and occasional product from our partners.
Complementary Compost Club membership: home pick-up option available only if employee lives within our service area.
Eligible for healthcare option with a $200 stipend.
To Apply:
Go to theurbancanopy.org/careers to fill out General Application form. Select LUCSA Crew Member as the primary position you are applying for and attach a PDF resume. If you are seeking full time work, anticipate applying for multiple positions.
Any questions about the process can be sent to careers@theurbancanopy.org.