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< Back Antonio Butts Executive Director Serving as the Executive Director of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., Antonio Butts is a transformative leader with a profound passion for Milwaukee. In his career, Antonio has been able to effectively engage diverse stakeholders. At Walnut Way, Antonio partners with residents to become agents of change in their community. He is involved in a wide array of activities, from advocating for issues like energy burden, broadband access, and water rights, to transforming residential foreclosures into affordable homeownership opportunities. His focus on individual talent development for economic mobility and support for small businesses is indicative of his commitment to fostering an economically diverse and vibrant community. Antonio's work embodies his faith in community-led change and his dedication to creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all. These efforts contribute to reducing disparities among African Americans, increasing community wealth, enhancing resident wellbeing, and fostering resilient, self-sustaining neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee. antonio@walnutway.org (414) 260-2243

< Back Dea Wright Board Member Dea Wright is the director of the City of Milwaukee's Office of Early Childhood Initiatives (OECI), serving as a champion for Milwaukee's youths have made her a leader in early education learning. With Dea’s passion for Milwaukee’s families, she is an advocate for advancing learning in all places and ensuring families are preparing their early learners for successful futures.

< Back Community Wealth Building Manager 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: The Community Wealth Building (CWB) Manager plays a pivotal role in facilitating economic well-being for the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. This role entails three primary responsibilities: 1) collaborating with residents and organizations to mobilize the skills, passions, and talents of the community; 2) oversee digital literacy programs implementation; and 3) managing and promoting social enterprises and programs that support wealth-building activities. Through these efforts, the CWB Manager will drive neighborhood economic growth and connect residents with valuable opportunities and resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Community Wealth Building Manager: Share the CWB story and advocate for the asset-based approach to economic development with residents, community organizations, and partners. Engage residents and organizations in the Community Wealth Building process, ensuring active participation and buy-in. Collaborate with community partners to co-create and connect residents to opportunities and resources for economic empowerment. Attend weekly CWB team meetings, providing updates on activities, challenges, and outcomes. Analyze asset data using established tools and systems to inform decision-making. Other duties as assigned. Digital Literacy Program: Oversee the design, implementation, and management of digital literacy programs aimed at empowering residents with essential digital skills. Collaborate with community partners to provide digital literacy workshops, training sessions, and support services. Ensure the digital literacy program aligns with Community Wealth Building goals by promoting technology as a tool for economic empowerment. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of the digital literacy programs, providing reports and insights for continuous improvement. Increase awareness of digital literacy programs through social media, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations. Create a variety of program formats to accommodate different learning needs: o Short workshops (1-2 days) for specific skills o Multi-week courses (6-8 weeks) for comprehensive digital literacy o Ongoing drop-in sessions for personalized support. Establish cohort-based learning groups to nurture peer support and accountability. Incorporate hands-on, project-based learning to make skills immediately applicable. Communication & Coordination: Develop and implement processes and procedures for coordinating and promoting wealth-building activities and resident engagement. Coordinate all aspects of Community Wealth Building activities, including neighborhood ambassadors, workshops, and events aimed at resident empowerment. Effectively communicate opportunities and success stories through digital platforms and community outreach. 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) Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to creatively influence, market, and promote social enterprises. Ambitious and innovative in approaching community development and sales growth. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and across various neighborhoods. Experience managing social media, marketing, and promotional campaigns. Knowledge or experience in securing contracts, specifically within educational institutions (MPS, private, choice, charter schools). Experience with food safety regulations and coordinating vendors or entrepreneurs in compliance with health department standards. Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary. Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment. 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

< 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

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Sat, Sep 21 | Clarence and Cleopatra Johnson - Park Harvest Day 2024 We're thrilled to invite you to the Harvest Day 2024, hosted by Walnut Way Conservation Corp. This grand celebration will take place at the newly christened Clarence and Cleopatra Johnson Park. Time & Location Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Clarence and Cleopatra Johnson - Park, 1919 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205, USA About the event 🍁🎉 Harvest Day 2024: A Celebration of Community & Sustainability 🎉🍁 Event Details: When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Where: Clarence and Cleopatra Johnson Park, 1919 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205, USA Hosted by: Walnut Way Conservation Corp. in partnership with Lindsay Heights Residents Highlights: For Vendors: Bring your own table and electrical setup. Set up starts at 7:30 AM; clear by 4 PM. Ensure products are approved and comply with regulations. Designated parking and promotional opportunities available. For Attendees: Enjoy farm-fresh produce, artisan crafts, live music, and interactive workshops. A day full of gratitude, delicious food, and community spirit. Participation Info: Regulations: Follow current COVID-19 guidelines. Event is rain or shine. Walnut Way Conservation Corp. invites you to join us in celebrating the harvest season. Last year, we welcomed 100-150 visitors, making it the largest festival in Lindsay Heights. Save the date and be part of this joyous occasion of unity, sustainability, and abundance. Let’s harvest happiness together! For questions or more information, contact . See you there! 🍂🍎 #HarvestDay2024 #WalnutWayConservation #CommunitySpirit Show More Be a vendor Share this event Become a sponsor