Farm Education Coordinator

  • Date Posted November 13, 2024
  • Location Norristown, PA
  • Category Nonprofit
  • Job type Full-Time

Company description

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region.

PHS uses horticulture to increase four building blocks of health and well-being: access to fresh food, healthy living environments, deep social connections, and economic opportunities. We are a diverse community of people and organizations who believe in the power of horticulture to make positive social and environmental change. PHS believes that gardening and horticulture belong to everyone.

Job description

The Farm Education Coordinator will work closely with the Farm Education Manager to coordinate and implement programming of the PHS Community Farm located at Norristown Farm Park. They will lead garden and nutrition education at our flagship Food as Medicine (FAM) health care clinic in Pottstown and provide support at our other FAM clinic in Norristown as needed. They will also support farm operations at the PHS Community Farm including on-site programming such as field trips, educational workshops, and volunteer days. This position is ideal for someone with a few years of education experience, who is looking to gain more leadership and program coordination experience, with the mentorship and support of the Farm Education Manager.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 43,888* - 50k

Application instructions

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Deadline

December 13, 2024