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Operations Manager
hiring immediately
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Position Description

We are looking for a highly competent, outgoing, detail-oriented and driven person to join our staff as Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of Farm Discovery, optimizing processes, managing resources, ensuring quality control, developing strategies, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals, by implementing improvements and coordinating various departments to maintain efficiency and productivity within the organization. You will play a key role in strategic planning and ensuring smooth execution of organization operations.

Education programs include but are not limited to: seasonal field trips and Farm School (April-June & Sept-Nov), a weekly immersive program (Sept-June), drop in programs (year round), Farm Camps, Summer Leader in Training and job programs (June-July), a partnership with Food What?! (March-Oct) and internships, as well as Upicks, Family Camps, Field Workdays and Farm to Table Experiences. This position will oversee the Program Team and Field Manager, be an onsite resource for the Development Team and report to the Executive Director in the planning, funding, implementation, evaluation and development of core programs.

Position Details

This is a 40+ hour per week, full time exempt position with paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary $65-70k, commensurate with experience plus a benefits stipend and retirement plan. In addition, the farm will provide produce, and fresh eggs as available.

*To Apply:
*Please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/Wws2JAFJBCFan78x7

The form will require the following two items to be uploaded within it:

  • A cover letter that shares the unique skills you bring to the table and includes the date or range of timing you are interested/available to start
  • A resume with at least two professional references

We will begin reviewing and accepting candidate material immediately.

Educator
hiring immediately
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Position Description

We are looking for two highly motivated, detail-oriented and energetic people for the position of Educator. This position will help lead food, farming and nature education programming. Farming components include assisting with the up to 3-acre Discovery Garden, Education Fields, small goat herd and chicken flocks, as well as coordinating with farm staff and volunteers to accomplish large seasonal projects. You will be a key member of the program team in running programs with youth on the land and in the kitchen.

This position will work in concert with our Assistant Director of Education, and Executive Director in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of our core programs (Field Trips, Immersions, Farm Camp, community partnerships and events). You will train in working with youth, farm production and in the kitchen. You are someone who wants to build outstanding education, farming, cooking and relationship building skills, who can engage and inspire the youth we serve about multiple aspects of the food system from production to consumption and food justice. You should be ready to hit the ground running, implementing our youth programming.

Position Details

This is a 40 hour per week, full time position with paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Pay $16-$19/hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, the farm will provide produce and fresh eggs as available.

*To Apply:
*Please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/15hqVksQLx6P7eM78

The form will require the following two items to be uploaded within it:

  • A cover letter that shares the unique skills you bring to the table and includes the date or range of timing you are interested/available to start
  • A resume with at least two professional references

We will begin reviewing and accepting candidate material immediately.

Summer Camp Counselor
hiring 2025 summer
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Position Description

Summer Farm Camp Counselors will lead groups of children in educational, farm-based, culinary and art activities. Summer Farm Camp Counselors will help maintain the educational garden and fields, kitchen classroom and other facilities. Fieldwork will include weeding, planting, harvesting, animal chores and other farming and gardening activities. Facility maintenance will include sweeping, washing dishes, wiping surfaces, organizing art supplies, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. Summer Farm Camp Counselors work with and lead teen Leader’s in Training to provide a fun, safe, and educational environment for our day campers.

Position Details

Duration: 12 weeks total including 2 weeks of training at 30 hours and 10 weeks of summer camp sessions at 40+ hours. Beginning May 19, 2025, through August 8, 2025. Summer Farm Camp Counselors will report to the Education Director, the Education Associate, and the Executive Director.
Position Details: This is a 40+ hour per week, full time seasonal/temporary position. Pay is $19-21/hour depending on experience (2 weeks at 30, 8 weeks at 40+). In addition, the farm will provide organic produce, and fresh eggs.

*To Apply:

Please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/Jiuh3sA2D9KM4pr19 

The form will require the following two items to be uploaded within it:

  • A cover letter that shares the unique skills you bring to the table and includes the date or range of timing you are interested/available to start
  • A resume with at least two professional references

We will begin reviewing and accepting candidate material immediately.

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Group Volunteering

We have many opportunities for your larger groups to volunteer with us! Perfect for corporate groups, church groups, clubs, etc. Please reach out to Stephanie at education@farmdiscovery.org to learn about these opportunities.

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