We’re Hiring: Seasonal Farm Educator

New Position: White Feather Farm in Saugerties, NY seeks a part-time, seasonal Farm Educator for the 2024 season for newly launched after school program and summer camp.

Department: WFF Programs and Operations

Part Time: non-exempt hourly position

Location: White Feather Farm, Saugerties, New York, with limited remote possible.

Salary & Benefits:

  • $18 per hour

  • The opportunity to work, learn, inspire and be inspired alongside dedicated staff on an organic farm for a local nonprofit!

  • Fresh vegetables and eggs

Employment dates:

  • Training and Planning: Approximately 10 hours in early April, flexible schedule (paid)

  • WFF is looking for a candidate who can start in early April and will be available to work 5 hours a week on Thursdays from April to November, plus 35 hours a week for 4 weeks of the summer camp in July. Approximately 10 additional hours in early April will be dedicated to training and planning (flexible schedule with pay)

  • This position might offer growth opportunities in the future. Reference checks and an onsite interview will be required prior to hiring.

Program schedule:

  • After School program: 1:30-5:00 pm Thursday April-June and September-November

  • Summer Camp: 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 5 days a week, June  2024-July 2024

Deadline to apply: Applications are accepted until March 1st 2024

Start date: ~Thursday April 4th

We are expanding our education team and growing our programs to include a one afternoon a week after-school program in our ‘Little Farm’ Learning Garden for kids ages 7 to 10, as well as growing our summer camp programs.

WFF is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking self-starter to fill the role of part time Farm Educator. Working closely with the Director of Education and the farm crew, the Farm Educator’s role will be to:

• Co-create and implement our ‘Little Farm’ after-school program content (lesson plans, projects, activities)

• Lead after-school program and assist with summer education programs

• Assist in maintaining the Learning Garden

• Communicate and collaborate with the education team

Qualifications:

• 18yo+ with experience working with and teaching children

• Have a positive, adaptable mindset

• Passionate and knowledgeable about farming, gardening and food systems

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about farm animals such as chickens, ducks and bees.

• Comfortable working outdoors rain or shine

• Able to lift at least 30 lbs

• Access to dependable transportation to and from the farm

• CPR/first aid training preferred 

Reliability, collaboration and effective communication between other farm and program staff of the organization are vital for this job.

Apply:

To apply for this position, please include:

  • a cover letter including why you are interested in this position

  • two references

in an email to: Muriel Stallworth | muriel@whitefeatherfarm.org

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

As an equal-opportunity employer, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment and promotion opportunities regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A successful candidate will demonstrate how they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.