Farm Educator

Start Date: January 2023

Job Description

Red Gate Farm is seeking a hard-working, kind, and enthusiastic individual to lead day and overnight farm programs. The Farm Educator works closely with children and visiting school groups, sharing in the wonders of the natural world and making meaningful connections with children through farming. The Farm Educator helps to develop programs, and assists with farm maintenance and operation as needed.

Red Gate Farm Values:

Employees are expected to embody the farm’s core values:

• Being kind
• Being respectful
• Giving your all
• Having fun and trying new things

Qualifications & Abilities

• 1-3 year of teaching experience or comparable experience
• strong references regarding their work with children
• Community oriented and able to work in busy social settings
• Well-organized with an attention to detail
• Self-starter and able to take initiative
• Love for the outdoors and working in an outdoor environment
• typically will have a college undergrad degree

Specific Responsibilities

• Mentor and be a positive role model for students.
• Plan, teach and implement daily activities for students.
• Provide care for program participants which includes evening activities and other unscheduled time.
• Provide appropriate feedback to visiting adults and caregivers.
• Maintain and clean program spaces.
• Work cooperatively and closely with Farm staff.
• Work with Program Manager to meet strategic and program goals.
• Maintain records and documents for all work.
• Other duties and farm work as required - including administrative tasks.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in an outdoor setting, including moderate hiking, running, climbing and lifting moderately heavy items (40lbs).
• Must be able to work in a farm environment with a variety of livestock types (training provided).

Compensation and Benefits: 

Salary position of $35,568, health insurance, up to 3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of additional paid time off. On-site room and board may also be available. Successful candidates will be ready for a one-year commitment that may be extended for an additional year.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to jake@redgatefarm.org (Jake Krain, Assistant Director).