Farm Program Coordinator

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Brief Description

TITLE: Farm Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Farm Education

PURPOSE: This position will be responsible for the development of the Farm Education Program at Sweet Hill. This position will be responsible for the training of all day hab staff, residential staff, and Center residents at the Sweet Hill location.

Primary Job Duties

• Management of all aspects of the Farm Education program, from preparation of the site and the animals that will be part of the program. This includes but is not limited to dairy goats, chickens, fiber sheep, and beef cows.
• Development of a plan for groups to come out to Sweet Hill for field trips with the inclusion of the Sweet Hill residents in the demonstration and teaching of the animals at Sweet Hill.
• Assist in developing farm integration opportunities for residents of Sweet Hill and in care for the Center’s farm animals.
• Serves as a liaison between farm, outdoor education, recreation and the residential program in terms of carry over and seamless collaboration.
• Participates as a collaborative team member in all farm and education team meetings.
• Assists in the coordination and delivery of farm activities, special events, and farm education programs.
• Assists in the expansion of farm based opportunities at Sweet Hill including: farm chores, tours, maple sugaring, animal husbandry, and egg processing.
• Supports and assists the recreation team in the planning and implementation of seasonal festivals.
• Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis for training and supervision.
• Assumes all duties and assignments deemed appropriate by supervisor.

Agency Responsibilities To Be Appraised

• Respects each individual’s basic human rights and confidentiality.
• Manages Center property with care and respect.
• Respectful when dealing with families, visitors, residents, and staff.
• Professional in attitude, appearance, and work performance.
• Complies with the Center Employee Handbook.
• Participates in appropriate staff meetings as required.
• Reports to work, as scheduled, in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Education or related field degree and hands-on experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to function at a high level with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player, and must be able and willing to take direction from administration.
• Must have possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Flexibility. Evening and Weekend hours on an as needed basis is a requirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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