Job description

Want to be a part of a transformative new training program for farmers? We’re looking for our next colleague! The Hudson Valley Farm Hub is seeking an Education Program Manager who will lead the design and delivery of a farmer training program that unites ecological resilience, social justice, and economic security.The Hudson Valley Farm Hub is approaching its third year as a nonprofit education, research, and demonstration farm on 1,255 acres of prime farmland in Hurley, NY.

The Farm Hub’s educational programming includes: a multi-year, residential professional farmer training program (ProFarmer Program); field days and other meetings for area farmers; and collaborative trainings and events with other educators in the region.Working as part of a deeply collaborative senior management team, the Education Program Manager will facilitate learning for a dynamic, inaugural cohort of ProFarmer Program trainees and Farm Hub production crew members. She or he will oversee the administration of educational programming and develop curriculum, including syllabi and lesson plans, with external faculty, advisors, and staff with the goal of delivering education using a participatory, collaborative, and co-creative approach where all participants share knowledge, learn, and build consensus in an environment of trust and respect.

The Education Program Manager will work to ensure that programming is made accessible to those who are traditionally excluded from farm education, farm management, or ownership, including people of color, farm workers, women, immigrants, and veterans.The Education Program Manager will report to the Associate Director of Farmer Training.Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in the educational field
• Experience using alternative education methods (e.g. popular/participatory education; peer-to-peer learning, inquiry learning; project-based learning)
• Experience in developing a program curriculum, including annual syllabi and lesson plans
• Experience in program design and management, agricultural education, and/or workforce development
• Instructional experience within a secondary, community-based organization, or college setting
• Demonstrated success in effective management and supervision of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel and have a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend hours, as needed
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct outreach, group facilitation, and presentation
• Master’s degree in related field (preferred)
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and Spanish (strongly preferred) 

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Application instructions

Deadline

February 05, 2016