Grace Farms Careers

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Housekeeping Team Member

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

FLSA: Full time hourly, non-exempt

Role Status: On-site New Canaan, CT

Schedule: Monday 8 – 4:30, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 9 – 5:30 (32 hours)

Responsibilities:

• Clean vacuum and sweep office spaces, kitchenettes, hallways, stairways and elevators.
• Cleaning all common areas and common bathrooms daily, and as often as needed.
• Empty wastebaskets and replace bags throughout buildings.
• Wash and fold towels.
• Maintains housekeeping carts and closets in clean, orderly manner.
• Wipe off all surfaces, windowsills, woodwork and counters.
• Assist with special events.
• Notify the Housekeeping Supervisor when any rooms and/or equipment need immediate attention.
• Responds to radio calls for housekeeping issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
• Must use good body mechanics.
• Must be able to use cleaning equipment, such as mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, and chemicals in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks with consideration for visitors, and any worker in the area.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all colleagues.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule to work nights if needed for special event.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of housekeeping experience
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Compensation range $18 -$20 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Learn more about our internationally-acclaimed architecture, news about our humanitarian work, and Grace Farms’ leadership.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Line Cook and Commons Team Member

Reports To: Chef de Cuisine & Commons Manager

FLSA: Full Time (35-40 hours per week), Hourly, Non-Exempt

Role Status: On-site New Canaan, CT

Our Line Cook is an important part of our Commons team, contributing to a great culinary experience for Grace Farms’ guests. The Commons is our community gathering place with communal tables from which visitors take in the expansive views of our 80 acres of landscape, while enjoying food and beverages from our menu.

Grace Farms utilizes freshly harvested produce from our Community Garden to create healthy, delicious and original dishes. This position will report to the Director of Culinary Operations, and is responsible for preparing all products with friendly, individualized attention for each customer on the main kitchen line including positions at the grill, flat top, oven, and pantry.

The line cook position is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position. We offer a full range of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, PTO days, AD&D, life insurance and short-term disability.

All candidates must have reliable transportation as Grace Farms is not located near public transportation options.

Responsibilities

• Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food, including items such as poultry, meats, vegetables, pizzas, salads, sauces, etc. at stations including but not limited to the grill, pizza oven, salad station.
• Learn the menu to provide accurate, timely service.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction from Sous Chef and Director of Culinary Operations
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for safety, quality, and quantity standards.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture of mutual respect and support for each other.
• Cleans kitchen, storage and workspace area as part of a culinary team committed to promoting and providing a safe and clean kitchen and service environment in keeping with Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• May work special catering events on site, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum High School Degree or equivalent. Culinary Degree Preferred but will consider equivalent years of cooking experience.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with all team members and other colleagues at Grace Farms
• Bi-lingual communication skills a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb stairs, and stand for an extended period of time.
• Be able to handle hot and cold conditions during food preparation and cooking.

Compensation range: $19 – $21.50 per hour, plus a competitive benefits package.

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Learn more about our internationally-acclaimed architecture, news about our humanitarian work, and Grace Farms’ leadership.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Education Department Intern

Seasonal (September through December with opportunity to extend)

The Role

The Education Department Intern will work alongside our talented team of professional educators to facilitate programs for young learners and learners of all ages! The person in this role will engage with the public by inspiring and inviting them into the Work at Grace Farms, as well as share the mission of Grace Farms through daily programming and pop-up activities. By participating in this internship opportunity, you will be honing your public speaking skills, engaging audiences with hands on learning and place-based teaching techniques, and supporting our new School Group Program.This position can be for school credit or can be a paid internship.

Your Day-to-Day

• Support the Education Team with Pop-Up Engagements, Bunny Book Group, and other public programs.
• Monitor the indoor basketball court, including maintaining and setting up equipment for drop-in half-court basketball, badminton, and other family-friendly games. Facilitate open-ended child-directed play in the Imagination Playground to ensure safety.
• Assist in the set up and clean-up of the daily programming, starting and ending each program on time in the proper location, and communicating any necessary changes in schedule to the supervisor on duty in a timely manner during regular Operational hours.
• Organize and maintain the live demonstration materials.
• Manage and communicate the need for inventory to the Manager.
• Partner with the Events & Visitor Experience Team in various visitor experience capacities to extend hospitality to guests at public and private events at Grace Farms including, but not limited to: greeting, registration check-in, wayfinding, and providing necessary information to guests to ensure a welcoming and meaningful event and experience for all.
• Provide assistance and support of the GFF Educators as they facilitate School Group Programs.
• Observe and collect data that will support ongoing analysis of the programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An interest in Education, English/Communication, Public Policy, Performing Arts, Nature, Science, History, or related field. Working towards a B.A. or B.S. in one of these areas of study is a plus.
• Prior experience teaching students of all ages in a formal or informal setting, serving as camp counselor, coach, tour guide, docent, museum guide, interpreter, visitor experience professional highly desired.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills as well as the ability to work comfortably and effectively with diverse audiences including both children and adults.
• Must love continuous learning and have the ability to pro-actively seek out additional information about a wide variety of topics and disciplines.
• Proven experience as a team player with a “can-do” attitude. Must be able to maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume, high stress or unusual events.
• Proven ability to work comfortably and efficiently with computers, electronic communications, and other technology.
• Punctuality is key.
• Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
• This position must work on site at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT.
• MUST have reliable transportation, as we are NOT near public transportation

Compensation: $15/hour or school credit

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand, sit, see, read and speak English clearly, hear and use hands to reach, handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push and/ or move up to 25 pounds.

About Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Café Associate/Expeditor

Reports To: Commons Team Leadership

FLSA: FT, Hourly, Non-Exempt (30-35 hours per week)

Role Status: On-site in New Canaan, CT

Duties:

• Stays informed about all events and offerings of Grace Farms Foundation and shares this information in an accurate and enthusiastic manner with visitors to the Commons.
• Greets all customers with consistently warm, friendly, personalized greeting and service to every guest and customer. Moves quickly, but efficiently, accurately and safely through each transaction to minimize wait time for each guest. Thanks each customer for their order.
• Prepares trays for incoming order tickets with silverware, napkins, etc that are appropriate for each order. Ladles out soup/popcorn for orders as appropriate for each tray that requires it.
• Ensures communication in the kitchen by calling out orders, getting the status on dishes and calling out names/number of completed dishes to visitors when there is a back-up of outgoing orders.
• Informs the Front of House Associates when certain dishes or ingredients have run out and passing food requests from the Café Associate to the kitchen.
• Ensuring that all orders are completed in time and with the correct priority.
• Performing the finishing touches to completed dishes, such as adding garnishes and removing smudges.
• Processes each customer order through the Grace Farms Point of Sales and credit card transaction system.
• Follows all Grace Farms beverage recipes and procedures to make requested drink orders for customers.
• Assists team set up and clean up after internal catered events
• Follows all health & safety procedures when fulfilling guest pastry and food orders.
• Communicates and educates customers about menu items, retail items and specials – including ingredient lists.
• Works to maintain a good customer experience and reports any customer complaints to their supervisor.
• Promotes a safe and clean service environment by supporting Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Communicates on a high level with the kitchen team to expedite customer orders.
• Helps clear dishes and trays.
• Practices proper food organization, labeling, and storage.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned – Assisting the front of the house and back of the house staff as needed.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities

• Exceptionally friendly people-skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills with external guests, and internal colleagues.
• Ability to maintain high-energy throughout the day, and ability to remain calm, friendly and unflustered during high volume periods of operations.
• Must possess patience, empathy and a generous, positive, and can-do outlook.
• Able to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Flexible schedule that will include weekends and some evenings.
• MUST have reliable transportation, as we are NOT near public transportation

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience required and food/beverage service preferred.
• Working knowledge of a Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Previous kitchen/food service experience (wait staff, expediting, etc…) highly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Requires long periods of standing and some lifting

Compensation: $18 per hour

Grace Farms Overview

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Learn more about our internationally-acclaimed architecture, news about our humanitarian work, and Grace Farms’ leadership.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Visitor Experience Associate

Reports To: Visitor Experience Supervisor

FLSA: Part-time Hourly, Non-Exempt (up to 29 hours)

Role Status: On-site

• Warmly greets all visitors wherever they are assigned that day by creating a welcoming and friendly environment where visitors receive prompt, efficient and pleasant attention whether it be in person, on the phone or via e-mail.
• Efficiently and effectively processes all visitors and members using the appropriate technology at the particular station or event they are assigned which may involve credit card and member card processing. Requests appropriate ID as necessary to ensure the integrity, safety and security of the visitor’s credit card and membership. Follows all established GFF financial/credit card policies and protocols with accuracy, integrity and honesty.
• Anticipates and responds to visitor needs by providing accurate and helpful information about Grace Farms and all its offerings. Provides suggestions for personalized visit itineraries based on the visitors’ needs, interests, time, and other visitors attending with them (family, children, adults).
• Promotes and educates visitors to the benefits of membership and processes membership applications including upgrades and renewals.
• Solicits and records visitor feedback, suggestions, complaints and compliments about their experiences at GFF and make the supervisory team aware of such feedback for use in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives and efforts. Alerts supervisory staff to potential issues, problems and possibilities in a timely manner.
• Continuously expands personal knowledge about GFF, its grounds, offerings, exhibitions, events and initiatives by active participation in training, staying abreast of news, events, and programs through team meetings, verbal, written and electronic communications, asking questions of staff and supervisors, and observing on-site activities.
• Follows all safety protocols when greeting and processing visitors, guests, staff and members at the Welcome Kiosk upon arrival. Provides helpful and friendly guidance and direction to each arriving guest and member to start their visit to GFF in an exceptional manner.
• Using best judgement, respond to visitor situations, calling upon supervisory and safety staff as needed in a timely, calm and clear manner.
• Serves as part of the larger Events & Visitor Experience Team in various visitor experience capacities to extend hospitality to guests at public and private events at Grace Farms including, but not limited to: greeting, registration check-in, wayfinding, and providing necessary information to guests to ensure a welcoming and meaningful event and experience for all.
• Always maintains a positive and professional image, reflecting pride in the position and enthusiasm for the Foundation.
• Constantly contributes positively and enthusiastically as part of a team-oriented department with a “can-do” and joyful attitude.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s, or course work related to obtaining a degree preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in customer-service related positions required.
• Proven ability to work comfortably and effectively with computers and other visitor facing technology. Experience with Point of Sale systems greatly preferred.
• High energy, enthusiastic, customer centered intelligence and acumen is essential.
• Must possess superior interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to extend kindness, grace and joy with every interaction.
• Proven experience as a team player with a “can-do” attitude, highly organized, adaptable and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands as well as shifting schedules and unexpected circumstances that come with working with the general public. Must be able to maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume, high stress or unusual events.
• Proven ability to work comfortably and efficiently with computers, electronic communications, and other technology.
• Punctuality is key, as well as the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays. This position will work both indoors and outside depending on season and weather. Hours are subject to change on a weekly basis due to events and circumstances.
• Must have transportation, valid background check, and ability to work weekends and evenings.
• This position must work on site at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand, sit, see, read and speak English clearly, hear and use hands to reach, handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push and/ or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: $18 per hour

MUST have reliable transportation as we are NOT near public transportation.

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes.  Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Controller

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FSLA Status: Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours

Location: On-site with some flexibility to work remotely

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller holds a high level of responsibility for the oversight of key finance, budgeting, and reporting activities for Grace Farms Foundation. More specifically, the Controller leads the day-to-day accounting operations, including functional responsibility over accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, payroll, and banking. The Controller ensures that the Foundation maintains – and, as appropriate, improves — the systems, procedures, and controls to support effective program implementation and reporting thereon. The Controller works closely with department directors and their staffs, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can best partner with them and support the advancement of their initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Being a trusted thought partner to the CFO in the overall financial operations of the nearly 100-person Foundation with outreach and activities that are both local and worldwide.
• Management and execution of general accounting functions, including:
  • Oversight and mentorship of a FT Staff Accountant, who, among many (and growing) responsibilities, has a primary focus on AP, revenue recognition, and monthly closings.
  • Accounts payable, ensuring adherence to contracts and budget.
  • Revenue recognition.
  • Partner with HR on bi-weekly payroll processing (which includes exempt and hourly staff), insuring clean and timely execution.
  • Assisting HR with benefits administration.
  • Banking, including reconciliations, and some treasury functions.
  • Prepaids and accruals tracking.
  • Preparing reports, both internal and external.
• Playing a central role in the annual budget building process, focusing on education and execution with key stakeholders.
• Coordination of the annual audits and tax compliance reporting (Form 990-PF), including preparation and review of workpapers with outside accountants.
• Projections and monitoring of cashflow, as well as revenue and expense summaries.
• Managing the fixed assets tracking and reporting.
• W2/1099 reporting and quarterly tax filings.
• Provide insight on the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategies, policies, and initiatives, especially as they relate to financial prudence and monetary security.
• Maintain, and as necessary build, training materials, guidelines, and other tools to assist with financial management requirements and ensure easy personnel transitions and redundancy.
• Other professional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• • Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills that allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data both to employees and senior leadership.
  • Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance employees.
  • Maintain an entrepreneurial and creative spirit and vision to achieve mission-based goals.
  • Willingness to be a thought partner and collaborator with colleagues from across diverse sectors
  • Possess exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a nimble, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or similar) required.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience; experience with non-profit organizations desired.
• Solid experience in coordination of audit activities and managing reporting, budgeting development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Background in compliance and reporting of government requirements preferred.
• Technology savvy with experience in overseeing accounting and ERP software. (The Foundation current deploys NetSuite.)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation range based on experience $110k to $135k annually.

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

About Grace Farms 

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.