Climate-Smart Farm Lead

Based Learning; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) / retirement options

Job summary

The Center for Land-Based Learning seeks a Farm & Climate Program Manager to lead our ~30-acre Maples Farm in Woodland, CA, and rangeland at Gray Pine Ridge. You will guide farm operations, climate-focused research, student engagement, and regenerative practices, reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs.

Required: bachelor’s in Agriculture or related field and 5+ years of farm leadership; experience with carbon farming and soil health is preferred. In-person role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Crop Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of farm management experience including supervision.
• Knowledge of carbon farming, soil health, and regenerative practices.
• Ability to operate outdoors in CA conditions; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily farm operations and pest, irrigation, and nutrient management.
• Develop weed management and regenerative farming plans.
• Support partnerships, grants, and project concepts.
• Document farm research, data, and SOPs for outreach.

Skills

Farm management

Staff supervision

Carbon farming

Soil health

Irrigation planning

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Farm management software

Job description

The Center for Land-Based Learning seeks a Farm & Climate Program Manager to lead our ~30-acre Maples Farm in Woodland, CA, and rangeland at Gray Pine Ridge. You will guide farm operations, climate-focused research, student engagement, and regenerative practices, reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs.

Required: bachelor’s in Agriculture or related field and 5+ years of farm leadership; experience with carbon farming and soil health is preferred. In-person role with competitive benefits.