Education & Programs Specialist

Green City Growers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life)

401(k) with 5% match

ESOP

Job summary

Green City Growers in Somerville, MA seeks an Education Program Lead to develop curriculum for PreK-12, adult wellness and senior living audiences, delivering in person, in the field and virtually.

You will collaborate with farmer educators, turn feedback into refined offerings, manage scheduling and budgets, and partner with Marketing for engaging materials while advancing our urban farming mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field.
• 2-5 years in educational program design, implementation or coordination.
• Experience delivering hands-on learning with schools or educational organizations.
• Comfort working with learners of all ages and abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace and a CRM.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design and continually improve curriculum that builds community, capacity building, and agricultural literacy for learners of all ages.
• Train and coach farmer educators on delivery, lesson planning and documentation, and support quality through observations, check-ins and rubrics with the Horticulture team.
• Manage program scheduling, build relationships with on-site contacts, handle weather changes, and coordinate with the Customer Success Manager and Partnership Specialist as needed to manage relationships.
• Manage the program budget with Finance, and procure and organize all program materials and supplies for schools, pop-ups, adult wellness and corporate programming
• Work with our marketing team to organize, update, and develop engaging printed education materials that meet our brand standards.
• Share our work at conferences and plan partner events with Business Development.
• Cover programs during staff absences as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Curiosity

Urban agriculture interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Env Science/Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

CRM

Job description

Green City Growers is an employee-owned (ESOP), Certified B Corporation and the premier urban farming company in Somerville, MA. People and culture come first here. Our purpose is to provide inspiring shared experiences to connect and educate people to grow food sustainably. We are a Farming-as-a-Service company the transforms indoor and outdoor spaces into thriving urban farms that provide schools, corporations, healthcare facilities, institutions and beyond with hyperlocal produce and impactful experiences while revitalizing city landscapes.

Department: Horticulture

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Date of Opening: Immediately

The Role:

You will lead the development of our education and programming curriculum for PreK-12, adult wellness and senior living audiences, and partner with our farmer educators to deliver it in person, in the field and virtually. You will turn feedback from farmers and customers into better programs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about urban farming and the development of an impactful local food system.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and continually improve curriculum that builds community, capacity building, and agricultural literacy for learners of all ages.
• Work with team members to organize, deliver, and develop new offerings across customer types. Train and coach farmer educators on delivery, lesson planning and documentation, and support quality through observations, check-ins and rubrics with the Horticulture team.
• Manage program scheduling, build relationships with on-site contacts, handle weather changes, and coordinate with the Customer Success Manager and Partnership Specialist as needed to manage relationships.
• Manage the program budget with Finance, and procure and organize all program materials and supplies for schools, pop-ups, adult wellness and corporate programming
• Work with our marketing team to organize, update, and develop engaging printed education materials that meet our brand standards.
• Share our work at conferences and plan partner events with Business Development.
• Cover programs during staff absences as appropriate.

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to give and receive feedback across a wide range of audiences.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with business acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making.
• A self-starter with a sense of urgency and drive to meet goals who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, changing environment.
• A sense of curiosity - the ability to ask thoughtful questions, treat challenges as learning opportunities, and look for ways to continually improve our work.
• Interest in urban agriculture, organic farming, sustainability and urban planning.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field, and 2-5 years in educational program design, implementation or coordination.
• Experience delivering hands-on learning with schools or educational organizations, and familiarity with farm- and garden-based learning.
• Comfort working with learners of all ages and abilities, from infants to seniors.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace and a CRM.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for employees, spouses and children.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Green City Growers does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.