What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Urban Growers Collective?
About Urban Growers Collective
Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.
We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.
Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.
Position Summary
We are seeking an individual who has an interest in all aspects of sustainable urban agriculture activities, focusing the bulk of their duties on providing administrative support to the executive team and management staff. The position is dynamic and requires a well-organized individual with excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to work well with diverse individuals and communities.
Primary Responsibilities Bookkeeping, Gift Processing, filing of receipts, printing checks, and reconciliation of accounts;
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
- Maintain computer and manual filing systems;
- Complete invoicing and reconcile payments;
- Create and oversee completion of monthly staff credit card starters;
- Complete month- and year-end bookkeeping tasks, including grant tracking and reporting support, audit preparation and support, and report preparation for financial management; and
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments for financial management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two-years related experience in an administrative and bookkeeping role.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Robust written communication skills; strong editing skills and ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Quickbooks and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to work in an open-office environment.
- Friendly and positive demeanor with a willingness to take feedback and grow as an employee.
- Must be able to work well under pressure in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a team and gather necessary information from program, finance, and development staff.
- Passion for sustainable food systems and urban agriculture.
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours a week (shift times TBD)
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