Farm Education Coordinator
About The Position
Share Food Program is a hunger relief organization serving the Greater Philadelphia region. Nice Roots Farm is Share’s urban agriculture project in Philadelphia’s Allegheny West neighborhood. The quarter-acre farm grows organic vegetables and herbs for community donation and serves as a demonstration and educational space for youth and the community. It includes fruiting trees, high tunnels, and raised beds. Under the direction of the Nice Roots Farm Deputy Director, the Farm Education Coordinator coordinates and facilitates educational programming at Nice Roots Farm and in local schools. The position connects youth and community members to agriculture, food systems, food justice, food sovereignty, nutrition and wellness, and environmental stewardship. It supports hands-on learning for K–12 students, interns, youth groups, school groups, and community organizations, and coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the Youth Land Stewardship program, school field trips, and in-school educational programming. The role also builds relationships with schools and community partners, supports program evaluation and grant reporting, and collaborates with Nice Roots Farm and Share Food Program staff. The position is primarily based at Share Food Program’s warehouse at 2901 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role involves outdoor work in varied weather, extended standing and walking, and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds. It may also involve exposure to loud noises, vibration, and extreme temperatures for up to 50% of the time.
Requirements
- Experience developing and facilitating educational programs, lessons, or workshops for youth across multiple age groups, particularly K–12.
- Knowledge of and passion for sustainable agriculture, food justice, food systems, and nutrition education.
- Knowledge of local food systems, urban agriculture, and/or the Philadelphia food and agriculture landscape.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when working with schools, educators, youth, and community partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple programs, schedules, and partnerships.
- Experience working with youth in outdoor, farm, garden, or other experiential learning settings.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, Mandated Reporter Certificate, and ServSafe certification.
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver hands-on educational programming, age-appropriate lessons, and activities at the farm and in schools for K–12 students, interns, youth groups, and community organizations.
- Serve as lead educator and coordinator for the Youth Land Stewardship program, including curriculum development, scheduling, participant engagement, hands-on learning, mentorship, and recruitment.
- Coordinate educational program logistics, including agendas, materials and supplies, activities and discussions, communications with educators and community partners, program records, participation and outcome tracking, and information for evaluation and grant reporting.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, educators, youth-serving organizations, community groups, farm partners, and other stakeholders; conduct outreach and recruit additional schools.
- Represent Nice Roots Farm and Share Food Program at community events, school meetings, educational programs, conferences, and other public-facing opportunities.
- Support projects and initiatives that expand the scope and reach of Nice Roots Farm programming as needed.
- Assist with school-based fresh produce distributions as needed.
- Support Nice Roots Farm events, seasonal programming, and other educational initiatives.
- Collaborate with Nice Roots Farm staff and other Share departments on educational programming and special events.
Benefits
- Access to group healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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