Taproot Farm and Environmental Education Center is looking for an enthusiastic, lifelong learner who is excited to help expand our education programming as we continue to grow. Our current programming includes a nature-based summer camp, a Homeschool series, and weekly programs at local elementary and pre-schools. We are looking for a fun colleague to join our education team as the School Garden and Community Educator!

Summary

The School Garden & Community Educator is a systems thinker who will play a vital role in our organization as they will integrate our Marketplace, Education, and Food Access programs. With a focus on food systems and the environment, this person will be a flexible, community-orented, and enthusiastic team member who enjoys working with children, youth, and adults in a variety of programs in diverse settings, such as local schools, the community garden, and in the kitchen of our Marketplace. Our School Garden & Community Educator will work closely with our Education Team to develop and implement programs that are immersive and connect learners of all ages to nature through, for example, cooking with freshly harvested ingredients from the garden, or starting seeds to plant with students. We strive to develop creative programming that is engaging and learner led, and look to our education staff to be nurturing and empathetic as they create phenomenological and aesthetic learning experiences such as storytelling or developing a sensory guidebook of herbs.

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To Apply:

Please send the following materials to info@taprootnh.org

Cover letter, including:
o Your education, background, skills, & experience
o Your interest in Taproot’s mission
o Experience living and working in rural communities
o Description of your educational philosophy, gardening experience, and why you would be a good fit for this position
Resumé
Contact information for three professional references

Compensation Information

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Part Time (Full time starting in summer), hourly paid position with compensation starting at $16/hour. Benefits after 3 months include: a discount at our Marketplace, WFA certification, a plot at the community garden, paid holidays depending on schedule, and discount on education programs for household members.

*potential local housing opportunities may be available for rent*