Description
The Highwater Farm Youth Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing the primary leadership of the youth programs, including the hiring, onboarding and supervision of Highwater Farm youth crew workers in the 8- week Summer Youth Program and subsequent Fall Youth Program. As a key member of the Highwater Farm team, the Youth Program Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to plan, prepare, and facilitate crew worker experiences while also supporting other farm and program activities.
Outside of the Summer Youth Program, this position will be dedicated to leading volunteers through field work in the spring and fall and to hosting on-farm community events. Additionally, they will work on the farm under the direction of the Farm Manager as needed to plant, manage plants and weeds, harvest, process, and package produce for delivery. This position will require additional responsibilities that are shared among staff (weekend chores, irrigation, etc.)
Highwater Farm’s CSA program support community members who receive federal benefits. The Youth Program Coordinator will support important anti-hunger work by facilitating on farm SNAP, DUFB & WIC* transactions and assisting with organizational reporting for these programs.
*SNAP - Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program; DUFB - Double Up Food Bucks; WIC - Women Infants & Children.
The Highwater Farm Youth Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing the primary leadership of the youth programs, including the hiring, onboarding and supervision of Highwater Farm youth crew workers in the 8- week Summer Youth Program and subsequent Fall Youth Program. As a key member of the Highwater Farm team, the Youth Program Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to plan, prepare, and facilitate crew worker experiences while also supporting other farm and program activities.
Outside of the Summer Youth Program, this position will be dedicated to leading volunteers through field work in the spring and fall and to hosting on-farm community events. Additionally, they will work on the farm under the direction of the Farm Manager as needed to plant, manage plants and weeds, harvest, process, and package produce for delivery. This position will require additional responsibilities that are shared among staff (weekend chores, irrigation, etc.)
Highwater Farm’s CSA program support community members who receive federal benefits. The Youth Program Coordinator will support important anti-hunger work by facilitating on farm SNAP, DUFB & WIC* transactions and assisting with organizational reporting for these programs.
*SNAP - Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program; DUFB - Double Up Food Bucks; WIC - Women Infants & Children.
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Living Allowance
$1594
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$1594 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
Additional Benefits
Housing Stipend
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 99