Education and Training Coordinator at Red Wiggler Community Farm

Red Wiggler Community Farm is seeking an education & training coordinator. This is a full-time, full-year position.

This position is for you if:

You feel a strong connection with others and want to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
You have a passion for teaching in a hands-on setting.
You believe that every individual deserves meaningful vocational challenges and achievements.
You share our passion to support people with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
You have significant experience in at least one of the core areas for this position: vegetable production, farm based education, vocational training, or nonprofit Care Farming.
You enjoy coaching individuals and leading teams.

Unique Responsibilities:

You are the expert on vocational training for neurodivergent individuals in our programs.

You are the expert on hosting educational tours of our farm.

Adapting tours for all age groups and a wide range of neurodiversity.
Scheduling and coordinating educational group visits and tour leaders.
Deeply understanding all our programs in order to share our mission and vision with visitors.
Coaching new leaders to provide engaging and educational tours.
Hosting at least one major tour event reaching hundreds of community members.
Reporting for our nonprofit programs in your areas of expertise.

Shared Responsibilities:

Building an inclusive community through leading small teams on farm tasks.
Mentoring 3 - 5 program participants.
Leading tours or workshops for neurodiverse groups.
Maintaining a culture committed to safety and diversity.
Participating in strategic planning.
Designing adaptive operating procedures, and accommodating neurodivergent staff and volunteers.

Work Environment:

This position is ~70% outdoors Spring, Summer, and Fall, and farm work is the basis of all our programs.
Most of your work will be leading small teams of 6-12 individuals.
Some days, you will work with or co-lead large teams up to 50 people.
We pay for snack and lunch breaks because our days are full and busy; staff encourage and model self-care in this very athletic profession.
In the off-season, we enjoy flexible schedules and take paid-time-off to reset and reenergize.

We Ask For:

Background Check required
Driver's License required
Significant experience leading teams on a farm; priority to candidates with Care Farming experience

We Offer:

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to melissa@redwiggler.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until this position is filled.