Farm-to-School Operations & Training Lead

Williamsburg-James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg-James City County Schools’ CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES is seeking a Farm to School Project Manager to lead the KelRae Farm Training & Processing Hub operations, ensure USDA compliance, and coordinate training, reporting, and partnerships for 16 school cafeterias.

The role includes logistics, workforce development, and education coordination, with emphasis on data tracking and stakeholder collaboration in a grant-funded Farm to School program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Experience in foodservice, agriculture, culinary management, or school nutrition.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work at farm and school sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate processing hub operations and ensure food safety compliance.
• Coordinate workforce training and certifications (ServSafe).
• Maintain processing and distribution records and waste-reduction metrics.
• Coordinate menu planning and farm-to-school education with CNS and SHIP.
• Serve as liaison among CNS, KelRae Farm, SHIP, and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Williamsburg-James City County Schools’ CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES is seeking a Farm to School Project Manager to lead the KelRae Farm Training & Processing Hub operations, ensure USDA compliance, and coordinate training, reporting, and partnerships for 16 school cafeterias.

The role includes logistics, workforce development, and education coordination, with emphasis on data tracking and stakeholder collaboration in a grant-funded Farm to School program.