Job description

The FARM Institute is an educational non-profit working farm committed to connecting people of all ages and all circumstances to agriculture. We are located on the island of Martha's Vineyard and operate on a 162 acre historic farm.

Reports to: Education Director, Executive Director

Works with: Education Director, TFI Office Staff, Farm Based Educators, Livestock Managers, community members, leaders of other organizations, campers, students, and parents.

Job Summary: Assists with the management of all aspects of educational programming including summer camp, school field trips, residential programs, workshops, and visiting groups. Includes a specific emphasis on curriculum planning and implementing.

Hours: Full Time, exempt position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned):

• Develop effective place-based curriculum for all ages and a variety of topics
• Assist Education Director with essential duties and responsibilities
• Ensure that Farm Based Educators are using planned lessons effectively
• Assist in coordinating summer camp, the Farm Based Educator in Training program, residential programs, group visits, and other programming.
• Schedule, plan, and lead field trips with island schools and groups.
• Oversee special projects as appointed by the Executive Director
• Manage summer staff as part of TFI’s year round Administrative Staff
• Collaborate with other organizations and schools
• Outreach to increase TFI’s clientele
• Develop new avenues to fulfill TFI’s mission

Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-3 years education experience 
• Administrative Experience (database management, record keeping, etc.)
• Ability to work with the public and represent TFI in a positive, professional manner
• Ability to work as part of an administrative team in an organized way
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Considerable exposure to agriculture
• Staff management experience preferred

For more information, visit our website at www.farminstitute.org. Please send resume and cover letter to Tim Connelly, Education Director at tim@farminstitute.org.

Compensation

this position is: salaried

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline