Growing Team Coordinator

Kids for the Future; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Growing Team Coordinator to manage daily farm operations, lead volunteer teams, and collaborate with the Farm Development and Operations Manager to advance community farming initiatives.

You will supervise growing activities, coordinate crop cycles, and lead educational experiences while maintaining safety and high-quality service for volunteers and partners.

Qualifications

• Ability to work Monday through Friday.
• Driver's license and own transportation.
• Interest in horticulture and agricultural knowledge.
• Long-term commitment of 2–3 years to one site.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• In-person interviews and non-AI generated cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise growing operations, including crop planning, planting, tending, watering, harvesting, greenhouse work and best practices.
• Lead tours and work sessions for volunteers or partners; build relationships with clients and community partners.
• Oversee volunteer onboarding, training and recruitment to ensure strong team performance.
• Plan and conduct workshops or educational experiences on sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
• Ensure safety, customer service, and effective communication with staff and visitors.

Skills

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Agricultural knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

• Location 222 n 17th street,Philadelphia, PA, 19103,United States
• Job Category Growing Team Coordinator
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Growing Team Coordinator

JOB CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt, Full time – 40 hours

DEPARTMENT: Community Based Services Division /Montgomery Co.

REPORTS TO: Farm Development and Operations Manager

SUMMARY

Coordinator will, with Farm team, assist in executing all aspects of Community Farm. Acts as a steward for the Farm and organization at large with high productivity, teambuilding and collaboration to increase overall quality of Farm operations. Will lead all growing team operations and supervise volunteer groups daily to accomplish farm objectives.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES

• High performing, operational excellence on a daily basis. Assists in increasing the quality of the Farm program and its operations. Assists in moving all project aspects from start to finish.
• Will supervise Farm growing operations to include crop planning, planting, tending, watering, harvesting, greenhouse work and ensuring that best practices are followed.
• Leads tours and work sessions which ensure positive experiences for both individual and group volunteers or partners. Assists in a human-centered, relational model of service delivery which meets a high standard of relationship and program building for clients, volunteers, partners and the community. Regularly helps to build, develop and lead teams of volunteers. Assists in Volunteer Management Systems such as volunteer onboarding and best practice training.
• Helps to plan and conduct workshops and educational experiences which may focus on sustainable agriculture, local food systems, environmental stewardship or Facility Team themes. Assists with special events.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a passion for relationship building, listening to people’s needs and providing quality services, feedback and follow-up.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with co-workers, clients, and visitors; practices cultural sensitivity and ability to relate well and effectively in a diverse workplace and with a diverse client population. A bility to make others feel welcome and comfortable during uncertainty or difficulty. Conducts intentional and thoughtful communication both in person and through writing.
• Works well in a team.
• Daily cleaning responsibilities may include bathroom, trash or other.
  • Assists in maintenance and repair of tools, equipment, machines, infrastructure and buildings across the farm including regular cleaning and organization. Tasks may include cleaning gutters, painting, power washing or repairing fencing. Additional maintenance may include mowing, weed whacking and ice/snow removal.
• Proactively monitors and addresses safety and security concerns.
  • Purchasing and order pickups from vendors.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work Monday through Friday weekly.
• Driver's license and own transportation.
• Candidates highly interested in horticulture are encouraged to apply. Agricultural knowledge highly desired. Previous experience working on a farm, in a garden or similar role.
• Looking for a longer term home. Looking to grow into a role and contribute to the mission of one site for at least 2-3 years. Candidates only available for one year will not be considered.
• Willing to learn quickly and handle difficult physical/mental aspects of farm operation. These may include, but are not limited to, insects, dirt and working outside in all types of weather, temperature and conditions.
• Proficiency and/or ability to be trained to operate in a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Candidate desires a place where they can take pride, ownership and fulfillment in the sustained, strategic building of a successful regional program.
• Ability to be on time to work daily, work independently and be highly productive with minimal supervision. Ability to acclimate well to changing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to safely lift/carry weighted material of 50 pounds.
• Curiosity and enjoyment of learning.
• Only those candidates will be considered who can do in-person interviews and submit a non-AI generated cover letter.