Rising Roots Youth Farm & Leadership Coordinator

Making A Difference Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Making A Difference Foundation in Tacoma, WA invites you to join as the Rising Roots Coordinator, a full-time role delivering hands-on microgreens and urban agriculture workforce development for youth ages 16–25. You will coordinate weekly sessions, track outcomes, and manage partnerships across greenhouse, garden, and community sites.

Join a team dedicated to youth empowerment, social justice, and BIPOC community support, with opportunities to build leadership and practical farming skills in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience coordinating programs or youth development.
• Experience working with youth ages 16–25.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Able to lift 30–40 lbs and travel between multiple sites using own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly program sessions for youth participants.
• Support youth engagement, mentorship, and participation tracking.
• Oversee planting, growing, and harvesting in microgreens/urban agriculture projects.

Skills

MS Excel

Google Workspace

Driving/Transportation

Microgreens production

Urban agriculture

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Making A Difference Foundation in Tacoma, WA invites you to join as the Rising Roots Coordinator, a full-time role delivering hands-on microgreens and urban agriculture workforce development for youth ages 16–25. You will coordinate weekly sessions, track outcomes, and manage partnerships across greenhouse, garden, and community sites.

Join a team dedicated to youth empowerment, social justice, and BIPOC community support, with opportunities to build leadership and practical farming skills in a