Education & Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Education & Youth Program Coordinator leads farm-based education and youth workforce development programs at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm. This role designs, coordinates, and delivers hands-on learning experiences that connect young people to food, farming, health, and community—while advancing the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Working closely with the Farm Director, the Coordinator supports high-impact education programming that builds youth leadership, workforce readiness, and nutrition knowledge, while remaining responsive to the seasonal demands of farm operations.
Requirements
- Experience working with youth, education programs, workforce development, or outdoor/environmental education
- Strong facilitation and group management skills with school-age youth and young adults
- Interest in food systems, farming, nutrition, or environmental education
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform light to moderate physical tasks
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple programs and schedules
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Physical ability to participate in various activities and assist with set-up/take-down of equipment
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick action
- Must be dependable with reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in farm-based or experiential education settings
- Familiarity with youth employment or workforce development programs
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Bilingual skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support youth employment and leadership programs, including seasonal cohorts, apprenticeships, and partner-based workforce initiatives
- Supervise, mentor, and support youth participants engaged in farm work and educational activities
- Foster transferable skills such as teamwork, responsibility, communication, and leadership
- Track participation, hours, and program outcomes to support evaluation and reporting
- Plan and facilitate farm-based educational programming for youth, schools, and community partners
- Implement hands-on curriculum integrating food systems, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and agriculture
- Coordinate workshops, field trips, and educational visits in alignment with farm capacity and staffing
- Support seasonal education priorities, including summer programs and special events
- Serve as a liaison to schools, youth-serving organizations, and workforce development partners
- Coordinate schedules, logistics, and on-site program experiences
- Collaborate with the Farm Director and Volunteer Coordinator to align education activities with farm operations
- Assist with community engagement activities and special events involving youth or education components
- Maintain program schedules, calendars, and documentation
- Collect participation data, outcomes, and feedback to support planning and reporting
- Assist with grant reporting, impact summaries, and program storytelling
- Uphold YMCA policies related to safety, supervision, and youth protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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