Temporary Farm Education Coordinator

Red Hook Initiative•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RHI is seeking a Farm Education Coordinator to oversee youth education across two farm sites: the 2.75 acre Columbia Street Farm and the 1.1 acre Wolcott Street Farm. The Coordinator develops and leads hands-on programming for youth aged 14-18. The majority of the time is focused on serving as both a mentor, educator, and supervisor to the Youth Farmers teen apprenticeship. The position will serve as director supervisor to 10 youth farmers. The Coordinator will join the team mid-season and will be provided an existing proposed curriculum for the remainder of the contracted period and an evaluation strategy for the program. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for supporting maintenance of education-focused beds on the farms, and occasionally leading volunteer groups.

Requirements

1-3 years experience working with youth in an outdoor setting
1-2 years in urban growing, vegetable production, or gardening
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues towards shared goals
Versed in anti-oppression trainings and inquiry-based education
Experience working outside, in all types of weather
Organized, detail-oriented - sets strong example for staff, volunteers, and youth
Ability to work collaboratively with those from various racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds
Able to balance being an educator, mentor, and supervisor for youth staff; understanding the unique opportunities and challenges of running educational programs within the context of a production-oriented farm
Comfortable using Google Drive
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to social justice
Able to lift up to 25 pounds
Familiar with the Red Hook community as well as NYC urban agriculture community
Must be able to work in inclement weather
Must be able to work Wednesday - Saturday schedule through the contracted timeframe
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Required to operate various farm equipment as well as a computer and other office equipment

Responsibilities

Facilitate hands-on farm education programming for youth ages 14–18 across two farm sites
Lead regular Youth Farmer apprenticeship sessions (primarily teen participants), including skill-building and youth development activities
Implement and adapt existing curriculum covering topics such as agriculture, botany, composting, food systems, and identity in farming
Engage youth participants in farm-based activities including seeding, planting, harvesting, composting, and maintenance tasks
Lead after-school and weekend sessions, including summer and fall program schedules
Occasionally facilitate volunteer groups and support community-facing farm programming
Coordinate communication with youth participants and program staff
Provide structure and guidance to youth participants during program sessions
Collaborate with internal team members on scheduling, program planning, and event support
Support coordination of off-site trips, workshops, and partner engagements
Observe program implementation and participant engagement
Identify opportunities for strengthening curriculum delivery and program structure
Provide input on youth engagement strategies and program operations
Share insights on balancing educational programming within a production farm environment
Maintain accurate program records, attendance, and participant data
Document curriculum adjustments, facilitation approaches, and workflows
Support knowledge transfer for future staff or facilitators
Contribute to final documentation summarizing program implementation and recommendations
Weekly check-ins with supervisor
Update or annotate curriculum materials reflecting adaptations made during facilitation
Document program workflows, session structures, and facilitation practices