< Back Emonia Barnett Board Member Emonia Barnett is a passionate and devoted Lindsay Heights community stakeholder. With a background rooted in serving her community. Ms. Emonia’s work often involves connecting individuals, organizations, and resources, facilitating dialogue, and fostering relationships that lead to positive change. She understands the power of community and leverages her role to strengthen ties and promote collaboration.

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< Back Eric R. Trunnell Environmental Program Assistant Eric holds an associate degree in Architectural Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College and certifications in lead asbestos, lead abatement, OSHA 10, and OSHA 30. He brings a strong technical background to his role as an Environmental Program Assistant at Walnut Way. Since joining in March 2024, Eric manages Blue Skies Landscaping contracts, organizes project schedules using Excel, and supports the renovation of rental properties. His experience combines hands-on project management with a commitment to environmental safety and community improvement, ensuring that Walnut Way’s environmental initiatives and property improvements are executed efficiently and in compliance with industry standards. etrunell@walnutway.org 414-264-2326

< Back Blue Skies Landscaping - GI and General Services Crew Member Milwaukee, WI, USA About the Role Position Purpose The Blue Skies Landscape Crew Member is a full-time seasonal employment opportunity with Walnut Way Conservation Corp., supporting all aspects of the Blue Skies Landscaping program, as well as urban agriculture and campus maintenance. The candidate must possess the ability to learn skills in landscape maintenance, landscape installations, horticulture, and agriculture production. The candidate must be comfortable working outdoors in all temperatures and types of weather and must possess sufficient physical fitness/strength to lift landscaping tools and materials. The candidate must also be comfortable operating equipment such as commercial lawn mowers, tillers, backpack blowers, and more. Blue Skies Crew Members should be friendly and dependable and be able to work with other staff as required, as well as have strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask. In all instances, s/he must perform m in accordance with and be committed to the Walnut Way mission. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Arrive at work daily and ready to work. Execute work on residential and commercial contracts for Blue Skies Landscaping, including landscape installations, landscape maintenance, and property maintenance and cleanups. Support all aspects of Walnut Way Campus landscape maintenance, such as litter clean up, mowing, weeding, watering, mulching, planting, minor repairs. As directed, assist with all tasks related to garden production, such as bed preparation, sowing, weeding, pruning, and harvesting. Properly operate and maintain landscaping equipment. Attend all required training and certifications. Other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Leads. Perform other duties to support the success of Blue Skies Landscaping and Walnut Way. This position does not require supervisory of other staff. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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 work environment characteristics include working outdoors on residential and commercial properties, in the public right of way, in gardens, in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and all types of precipitation. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is required to stand for six hours or more per workday. The employee is required to kneel, squat, bend over and use hands to work in the gardens and in landscapes. The employee must be able to use motor skills and vision to operate landscape equipment. The candidate must be able to lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Travel Local travel to project sites is required. For normal working hours, transportation is provided via company vehicle. Requirements Experience in horticulture and landscape work, including landscape construction, landscape installations, and ground maintenance preferred. Experience maintaining and operating commercial landscape equipment and tools preferred. Commitment to work in diverse settings. Ability to execute scopes of work; adjust as situations warrant; think on feet. Ability to move through tasks in an urgent manner and manage time effectively. Proven ability to work with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds. Ability to adjust to emerging priorities, motivated, and effective listener. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Have a Wisconsin driver’s license and maintain throughout employment. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisory staff, other crew members, customers, and community residents. Residents of the Lindsay Heights neighborhoods and zip codes 53205 & 53206 will receive strong consideration. About Walnut Way Conservation Corp Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood organization founded in 2000 by Lindsay Heights residents to reclaim and redevelop the economic health and vitality of their community. In the years since, Walnut Way and its partners have rolled out a series of successful and innovative programs and initiatives addressing the neighborhood’s most pressing economic, environmental, and health issues. Walnut Way is located inside a renovated house situated in the residential neighborhood of Lindsay Heights. Grounded in grass-root principles, Walnut Way properties extend additional blocks and include an orchard, carryout cafe, print shop, and construction and landscaping business. The ideal candidate will typically work Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends as needed. Apply Now

< Back Terrance Rayford Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Terrence is a good communicator and highly motivated individual with two years of landscaping experience. As a member of the Blue Skies Landscaping crew at Walnut Way, Terrence supports landscape maintenance, urban agriculture, and campus upkeep, working outdoors in all conditions. He is skilled with commercial equipment, friendly, dependable, and committed to advancing Walnut Way’s mission of building a greener, healthier community.

< Back Pastor Teresa Thomas -Boyd Faith Partnership Consultant Pastor Boyd works to mobilize churches and community members around civic engagement. Pastor Boyd is an experienced faith leader with nearly two decades of experience leading a Milwaukee-based church. This has given me the unique perspective of being able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and inspire them to become more involved in their community. fourjttb@yahoo.com (414)507-1115

< Back Marilyn Mitchell Accountant Marilyn Mitchell is a management accounting professional and small business consultant with over 30 years of experience in nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors. She has served as Controller, Financial Analyst, and Accounting Manager, specializing in sales and expense forecasting, variance analysis, business development, tax, and full-charge accounting. Marilyn holds degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from Mount Mary University. She is also a current and former owner of businesses in accounting and tax, trucking, retail, mortgage lending, and staffing. Marilyn brings a wealth of expertise and entrepreneurial insight to her role as Walnut Way’s accountant. mmitchell@walnutway.org (262) 259-5917

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< Back Urban Agriculture Coordinator Milwaukee, WI, USA About the Role Company Performance Statement In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: ▪ Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. ▪ Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. ▪ Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. ▪ Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Program Overview: Environmental Stewardship is a core program of Walnut Way Conservation Corp, where residents have transformed vacant lots into production gardens and orchards. Walnut Way operates sub-acre production gardens and teaching gardens, promoting urban agriculture as a means to provide fresh, locally grown foods. The program integrates wholesale fresh produce and herbs into Walnut Way’s community market, Taste of Lindsay Heights , to support sustainable local food systems. Basic Function: The Urban Agriculture Coordinator manages all aspects of Walnut Way’s urban agriculture program, overseeing farming operations from land preparation to harvest, and works to align the program’s produce for sale and preparation at Taste of Lindsay Heights . This role requires expertise in horticulture, program management, and administrative skills. Essential Work Objectives 1. Horticulture Operations Day-to-Day Growing Operations: Coordinate and implement all aspects of growing operations on the urban Milwaukee-based campus. Planting and Production Plans: Develop planting layouts, crop selection, timing, and succession plans. Seed and Starter Plant Management: Inventory, order, and start seeds; order starter plants when necessary. Field Management: Cultivate fields, amend soils, and manage crop maintenance tasks such as: o Weeding and pest control o Watering/irrigation o Trellising and staking o Pruning and training plants Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling: Oversee the harvesting, post-harvest handling, and storage of crops to ensure product quality. Hoophouse and Hydroponics: Manage operations of passive solar hoophouses and indoor hydroponic growing units. Wholesale Produce for Taste of Lindsay Heights: Implement and align urban agriculture production with sales and preparation needs at the Taste of Lindsay Heights café. Coordinate the provision of fresh produce and herbs for their menu and wholesale offerings. Composting Operations: Support composting by monitoring, turning, screening, and utilizing finished compost for the program’s needs. 2. Program Management Offseason Business Planning: Conduct offseason planning, maintain relationships with customers, and ensure smooth vendor coordination. Sales and Marketing: Promote weekly availability of produce, coordinating sales at: o Farmers' markets o Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs o Restaurants o Local events Canning and Preserving: Support canning and preserving activities, adding value to products for sale at markets. Supervision of Interns and Volunteers: Supervise Growing Youth Leadership interns, Blue Skies staff, and volunteers in the urban agriculture program. Educational Programs and Volunteer Engagement: Collaborate with Walnut Way staff to plan and implement educational workshops and volunteer programs for both youth and adults. 3. Administrative Duties Recordkeeping and Data Management: Maintain detailed records, including: o Work logs o Production tracking o Sales spreadsheets Coordination with Environmental Specialist: Regularly coordinate tasks and program updates with the Environmental Specialist to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals. Customer and Vendor Communication: Communicate with customers and vendors regularly to ensure efficient business operations. Other Duties Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall success of the urban agriculture program and environmental stewardship initiatives. Requirements Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, it will typically be in an office setting. Frequently required to operate a computer and file and retrieve written documents. The physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching and bending. The positions can be mentally challenging. As a result, this position is more mentally challenging than physically challenging. Work Environment There will be extended periods of sitting required when performing administrative tasks and while attending meetings. Non-physical demands include a work environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate but may be loud on occasion. The nature of the position may expose moderate levels of tension when dealing with issues. The level of tension is usually moderate, with high levels of tension occurring occasionally. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship About Walnut Way Conservation Corp Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood organization founded in 2000 by Lindsay Heights residents to reclaim and redevelop the economic health and vitality of their community. In the years since, Walnut Way and its partners have rolled out a series of successful and innovative programs and initiatives addressing the neighborhood’s most pressing economic, environmental, and health issues. Walnut Way is located inside a renovated house situated in the residential neighborhood of Lindsay Heights. Grounded in grass-root principles, Walnut Way properties extend additional blocks and include an orchard, carryout cafe, print shop, and construction and landscaping business. The ideal candidate will typically work Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends as needed. Apply Now