APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATOR 2027

Amber Waves; Amagansett (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing nearby

Job summary

Amber Waves Farm seeks an Apprenticeship Coordinator to manage the Apprenticeship Program, onboard apprentices, and coordinate seasonal hiring. This role requires strong communication, time management, and hands-on instruction with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Position is full-time, on-site at Amagansett, NY, with 40–50 hours weekly, $23.00–$26.00 per hour, and farm housing nearby. Working March through Thanksgiving with remote winter months; deadline December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience on a vegetable production farm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee apprenticeship program onboarding and scheduling.
• Coordinate with farm managers and topic facilitators for curriculum and topics.
• Arrange travel, lodging, and registration for tours and conferences.
• Provide regular evaluations and feedback to apprentices and mentors.
• Lead quarterly performance reviews and monthly mentor meetings.

Skills

Vegetable farming

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

Company Description

Amber Waves Farm is a nonprofit teaching agricultural farm on the easternmost end of Long Island. The farm operates on 45 total acres, raising 20 acres of vegetables, 5 acres of grains, a small flock of laying hens, and 6 pygmy goats. The farm’s production serves a 350+ member CSA and on-site retail farm market and kitchen and local food pantries. Amber Waves is located in downtown Amagansett and is a popular destination for families and foodies who visit the farm to shop in the retail market and tour the fields. The farm is deeply involved in intensive educational work with nearby schools and the public, which includes frequent field trips, educational kids' classes, and a farming apprenticeship program to train future farmers. While the farm is not certified organic, we do subscribe to the Northeast Organic Farmers Association’s (NOFA) "Farmer’s Pledge" program of growing fruits, vegetables, and grains sustainably and responsibly.

Apprenticeship Coordinator 2027

Amber Waves +2 more

• Date September 03, 2026
• Location Amagansett, NY
• Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
• Job type Full-Time

Company Description

Amber Waves Farm is a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion good ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. The physical nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. The entire organization at the height of the season includes a staff of around 100 people including farmers, educators, retail market staff, and kitchen staff. The farm crew typically consists of 10-15 people, a Field Manager, Crew Managers, first and second year apprentices, and part-time seasonal help.

Job Description

The Apprenticeship Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the Apprenticeship Program and providing hands-on training for farm apprentices throughout the season. In addition, the Apprenticeship Coordinator is also responsible for seasonal farm hiring including interviewing, checking references, and initial onboarding and orientation. This role requires extensive communication skills including the ability to provide clear feedback and instruction as well as excellent time management and organizational capabilities. Reports to: Farm Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the pre-arrival logistics and onboarding/orientation of incoming apprentice class
• Coordinate with other farm managers and topic facilitator to schedule topics and assignments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship program
• Provide oversight and logistical support for CRAFT Tour scheduling + apprentice conferences including travel arrangements, lodging, and registration fees
• Send out early-season (first week of apprentice arrival), mid-season (July), and end of season (late October/November) evaluations
• Lead quarterly performance reviews of farm apprentices
• Ensure apprentices have monthly meetings with their mentor to talk through current performance, goals, and progress, as well as explore areas of interest within the farm or elsewhere
• Seasonal hiring oversight
• Post positions as needed
• Screen applicants, keep them organized, update and check on status
• Conduct interviews + check references
• Ensure new employees have work agreements, have filled out new hire paperwork, done any necessary training (Sexual Harassment training, etc)
• Work with farm crew on harvest + field crew tasks with an emphasis on hands-on instruction, safety, and pace setting

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working on a vegetable production farm
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, kneel and bend, and perform repetitive tasks
• Detail-oriented, flexible, organized, strong communication skills, and ability to lead
• Ability to model and uphold efficiency and safety standards, providing consistent and clear feedback

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Position Duration: on site early March - Thanksgiving with remote work in winter months
• Full-time (40-50 hours/week); one guaranteed day off/week
• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Farm housing available for rent (not on-farm - within walking/biking distance)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $23.00 - $26.00

Deadline

December 31, 2026