Education Coordinator

Develops and implements innovative interpretive experiences for GHFF educational programs. Directly coordinates school year field trips, summer tours, and preschool-aged programs. Working with other GHFF staff, assists with other programs as needed, including leading guided tours, scouting programs, and off-site programming. Supports the mission, promotes membership, and acts as an advocate for GHFF. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• Manage day-to-day operations of the GHFF school field trip, summer tour, and preschool-aged programs to build and continue their development.  Daily responsibilities include:
• designing and implementing interpretive experiences on the topic of farm-based education
• scheduling schools, organizations, and families to attend programs
• scheduling staff and volunteer educators to lead programs
• creating invoices, accepting payment, and operating within budget. 
• Assist with teaching and leading groups for other department programs, as needed, including but not limited to off-site programs, other guided tours, and scouts programming.
• Working with the Director of Education, assist with evaluating education programs for impact and customer satisfaction to support grant applications and annual reports.
• Handle and train others to handle farm animals in the safest way for people and animals. Assist with the daily care of our educational farm animals.
• Work annual GHFF fundraising events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills:

• A background education in science, environmental studies, education, child development or a related field is desired, or at least 3 years experience in a related position .
• Demonstrated experience working with children in an educational or interpretive setting.
• Proficient in developing and conducting environmentally related programs 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficient in public speaking. 
• Collaborative leadership style. Ability to teach, motivate and work with all ages.
• Experience with animals, in a garden, or on a farm is desired.

Physical demands: This position requires the following physical activities: walking, climbing, bending, lifting, standing, sitting, reaching, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed indoors and outdoors. 

Equipment operated: Personal computer with knowledge of G Suite, copier, and other office equipment found in the teaching environment. Utility vehicles (“gators”) for transporting materials around the farm.  

Other requirements: Positive attitude, team player, flexibility, comfortable on a farm and with animals, willingness to work in a small staff setting/non­profit environment, willingness and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and enthusiasm for learning. 

About GHFF: The Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation is a non-profit foundation that operates the 122-acre historical, educational, working farm known as Gorman Heritage Farm. In 2021, Gorman Heritage Farm served about 2,500 people through its field trips, summer tours, and preschool-aged programs, educating about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability and environment. Please visit our website (gormanfarm.org) to learn about our vision, values, and all of our educational programs.

Pay range: $12-13.5 per hour

How to apply:

Send cover letter and resume in PDF format to Director of Education, Krystal Gallagher, kgallagher@gormanfarm.org.  Application deadline is March 9th 2022, with a desired start date in March.