Farm Programs Lead – Education & Workforce

College of Lake County; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Generous vacation

Job summary

The College of Lake County is seeking a Program Manager for Lancer Farms to provide leadership for instructional, operational, and experiential learning across multiple farm sites. This role entails coordinating curriculum, supervising staff, and aligning programs with safety standards and college policies.

Reporting to the Director of Lancer Farms, you will plan, facilitate, and evaluate workforce and noncredit programming, ensuring high-quality experiences for participants and partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (horticulture, agriculture, education, workforce development).
• 3+ years in agricultural instruction, program coordination, or workforce training.
• 2+ years supervising staff.
• Experience coordinating or supervising instructional activities, staff, or participants.
• Experience integrating hands-on learning with curriculum or workforce development objectives.
• Proficiency with standard office software and data tracking systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees curriculum development and implementation aligned with learning outcomes and workforce competencies.
• Coordinates instructional schedules, materials, and resources across Lancer Farms sites.
• Leads staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and supervision of instructors and support staff.
• Assesses participant progress and provides coaching to staff; ensures safety and compliance with policies.
• Manages program and operational budgets, purchasing, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The College of Lake County is seeking a Program Manager for Lancer Farms to provide leadership for instructional, operational, and experiential learning across multiple farm sites. This role entails coordinating curriculum, supervising staff, and aligning programs with safety standards and college policies.

Reporting to the Director of Lancer Farms, you will plan, facilitate, and evaluate workforce and noncredit programming, ensuring high-quality experiences for participants and partnerships