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< Back Chandra Ellis Grants Manager Chandra Ellis is Walnut Way’s Grant Manager with five years of leadership experience at the organization. She specializes in strategic planning, operational management, and team alignment, driving growth and equity in Milwaukee communities. Chandra’s responsibilities include grant management, reporting, and building strong funder relationships to ensure compliance and maximize impact. She has overseen impactful programs, managed budgets, and developed business plans for social enterprises such as Taste of Lindsay Heights. Chandra holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an Associate in Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University, blending insights into human behavior with practical real estate expertise. Her strengths in partnership building, collaboration, and financial stewardship support both community engagement and sustainable development. Chandra is dedicated to empowering teams, cultivating a positive culture, and advancing opportunities for long-term community well-being. cellis@walnutway.org (414) 375-4224

< 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.

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< Back Café Team Member Milwaukee, WI, USA About the Role At the Taste of Lindsay Heights, we are committed to providing exceptional service and high-quality food that reflects the values of our community. As a Café Team member, you will play a key role in upholding our mission to delivering a welcoming, inclusive environment where customers feel valued and connected. Duties and Essential Responsibilities: Customer Satisfaction Greet each customer with a warm and inviting smile and welcome. · Strive to exceed expectations with each of our customers, building rapport with each interaction; use customers' names whenever possible. Become knowledgeable about products in order to make recommendations that meet our customers’ needs. Maintain sense of urgency while keeping attention to details during peak hours Delivering Quality Prepares food items as directed while following health, safety and sanitization guidelines Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the cafe. Ability to re-stock all items and move effortlessly between active team members Completing inventory count daily of food, plasticware, disposables and cleaning supplies. Picks up and/or ensure delivery of inventory. Operate POS system with efficiency and ease. Safety & Sanitation Sets up station according to café guidelines. Cleans and maintains stations while practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills. Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment and knives in station. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, coolers, and all storage areas. Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing · Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time. Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities · Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects. Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs. Make adjustments and minor repairs. Requirements Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age or older Have/Maintain a Valid Driver’s License Exceptional customer service skills Ability learn and operate the point of sales operations Strong verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work well in a team Willingness to follow company policies and procedures Well poised in fast paced environment. Resilient as well as goal driven in order to take advantage of growth opportunities within the company. Essential Physical Requirements Ability to stand for long periods of time Regular use of sharp cutting instruments Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Ability to climb up and down step stools This position requires a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends. Walnut Way is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Review Period: The first 90 days will serve as a review period, during which the Café Team Members performance will be evaluated to ensure it aligns with the mission of the Taste of Lindsay Heights. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. The work environment characteristics include working in a cafe, community settings, community agencies and outdoors. 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

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< Back Communications Assistant 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. Position Summary Walnut Way Overall Responsibilities: We are seeking a passionate and innovative Media Narrative Curator to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping and managing the narrative around environmental justice issues within media platforms. The Media Narrative Curator will be responsible for crafting compelling stories, managing media relationships, and utilizing various channels to influence public perception and drive advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media, communications, and social justice, with a deep understanding of environmental issues and community engagement. Finally, this position is responsible for sharing compelling narratives that highlight the experiences and voices of the Lindsay Heights community, and showcase Walnut Way’s work, impact and aligns with the general Walnut Way narrative. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Content Creation & Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive media narrative strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals. Create, curate, and manage engaging content across various media platforms, including social media, blogs, newsletters, and press releases. Collaborate with team members to generate content that reflects diverse perspectives and addresses key environmental justice issues. Monitor media coverage, social media trends, and public discourse related to environmental justice and the organization’s initiatives. Analyze the effectiveness of media campaigns and narrative strategies, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Other duties as assigned. Storytelling : Craft and share compelling narratives that highlight the experiences and voices of the Lindsay Heights community, and showcase Walnut Way’s work, impact and aligns with the general Walnut Way narrative. Use data and personal stories to create powerful, relatable content that resonates with target audiences. Community Engagement: Engage with community members, activists, and stakeholders to gather stories, insights, and feedback for content development. Support community-driven media projects and initiatives that promote environmental justice and raise awareness. Pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage resident inquiries to enhance the organization’s visibility and impact. Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with the EJII and Walnut Way Project Leads to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication strategies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of organizational goals and strategies. Work with the grants manager to develop stories for grant applications and create impact reports. Maintain relationships with funders through regular digital updates. Digital Literacy: Use digital marketing and content creation as digital training tools for community members. Integrate digital literacy into all communications efforts, making them educational for the community. Amplify Walnut Way's message and build digital skills within the community. Other Duties/Responsibilities: Ability to work with diverse populations and a variety of neighborhoods. Experience developing residents and connecting them to the community. Up to 35 hrs. per week. Flexibility to work - days, evenings, and weekend shifts. Supervisory Responsibility: This position is not required to supervise staff. Requirements Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Writing Skills: Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create clear, engaging content. Social media: Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and content creation tools. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms is a plus. Creativity: Ability to contribute fresh ideas for content, campaigns, and outreach efforts. Interpersonal Skills: Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with a team. Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and trends in digital communication. 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

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< 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 Jerrilynn Freelon Associate Director Jerrilynn joined Walnut Way’s Board in 2018 after nearly 40 years in strategic leadership roles at the world’s largest life insurance company. A pioneer in corporate America, she created opportunities for others and is recognized as a visionary, thought leader, and mentor. Jerrilynn holds an MBA from Marquette University and is a master coach certified by the Center for Creative Leadership, along with numerous credentials from premier organizations. In 2020, she became Walnut Way’s Associate Director of Operations, where she applies her expertise to organizational strategy, leadership development, and operational excellence. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrilynn-freelon/ ). jfreelon@walnutway.org (414) 253-0779

< Back Tomiah Jackson Community Wealth Building Program Manager Tomiah holds an MBA in Business Administration and has several years of experience in business management, social media strategy, and financial literacy education. As Walnut Way’s Community Wealth Building Manager, she manages community partnerships and digital literacy projects, coordinating community wealth building initiatives with a focus on work, wealth and wellness. Her background combines strong analytical skills with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations through effective business practices and digital engagement. jacksontomiah@walnutway.org 414-264-2326

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