Sustainability Farm Manager and Volunteer Coordinator (Year-Round)

Interlochen Center for the Arts; Interlochen (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off and2?

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Employee tickets to ICA performances

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, MI, seeks a Sustainability Farm Manager and Volunteer Coordinator year-round to lead on-site farming spaces, supervise volunteers, and advance ICA’s sustainability initiatives as part of the Operations division.

Responsibilities include managing farm activities, developing educational content on regenerative agriculture, coordinating partnerships, and helping implement the 2028 Sustainability Plan while collaborating with the Sustainability

Qualifications

• BA in Environmental Studies or related field; Master Gardener or equivalent experience preferred
• Understanding of sustainability topics and institution-wide planning
• Staff and project management skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Knowledge of soil health, soil fertility, and pest pressure
• Experience with organic farming and regenerative agriculture
• Experience managing budgets, records, and project workflows
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience educating and presenting to diverse age groups
• Experience managing volunteers and multiple visitors

Responsibilities

• Oversee farm site activities, events, and upkeep
• Coordinate volunteer shifts and outreach
• Provide guided site tours on agriculture and ecology
• Create educational content on regenerative agriculture and food security
• Support planning and implementation of ICA’s 2028 Sustainability Plan
• Supervise summer interns
• Maintain Certified Naturally Grown certification for ICA spaces
• Record harvest amounts, pest pressure, and volunteer hours
• Present ICA’s sustainability initiatives at conferences and opportunities
• Engage with local partners and community organizations

Skills

Staff management

Project management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Soil health

Organic farming

Budget management

Independent work

Volunteer engagement

Data analysis

Education

BA in Environmental Studies / related field

Job description

Sustainability Farm Manager and Volunteer Coordinator (Year-Round)

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• Job Tracking ID : 85509-370232
• Job Location : Interlochen , MI
• Job Level : Mid Career
• Level of Education : BA/BS
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 09/15/2026
• Years of Experience : 2+ Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Division : Operations
• Salary : $19 USD - $22 USD

This is a position that responds to Interlochen’s commitment to campus-wide sustainable practices and strategic sustainability planning and implementation. The main focus is leading school initiatives related to overseeing agricultural growing spaces on site, managing a weekly, seasonal volunteer shift, supporting sustainability education and implementation, and supporting department projects, needs, and goals. The Farm Manager and Volunteer Coordinator will oversee expansion of sustainability practices and programming, coordinate planning and execution of ICA’s 2028 Sustainability Plan, and elevate ICA’s presence as a regional example of integrated sustainability education. The Farm Manager and Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Sustainability Director and department staff as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage farm site activities, functions, events, and upkeep
• Independently coordinate volunteer shifts and outreach
• Provide guided site tours covering diverse topics in agriculture and ecology
• Create and present original educational content to primary stakeholders about regenerative agriculture, sustainability topics, and food security
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities as applicable
• Provide educational support for all educational programming occurring at the Greenhouse and Pavilion, including teaching independently during IAA, IAC, and NMC course offerings
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms about ICA’s Sustainability Department work
• Support planning and implementation of ICA’s 2028 Sustainability Plan
• Advise local partners on advancement of their own sustainability and agriculture goals
• Strategically coordinate community partnerships with local and regional organizations to advance ICA’s presence and connections in sustainability, education, agriculture, and food access
• Keep accurate records of harvest amounts, pest pressure, crop rotation, volunteer hours, and seed stock
• Maintain Certified Naturally Grown certification for ICA cultivation spaces
• Supervise summer interns during fast-paced summer programming
• Oversee, organize, and manage community service student Greenhouse Assistant shifts
• Support ICA’s CSA program offering
• Present ICA’s sustainability initiatives, as applicable, at conferences and opportunities
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Complies with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all ICA stakeholders and the community
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Performs other duties as assigned and relevant to department projects, goals, and needs

Experience and Skills

• BA in Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Ecology, Agricultural Science, or a related field; Master Gardener, farm, or equivalent experience required
• Understanding of sustainability topics, practices, and institution-wide planning
• Staff and project management skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Knowledge of soil health, soil fertility, and pest pressure, with the ability to respond to observed issues
• Experience with organic farming and/or regenerative agriculture at any scale
• Experience managing budgets, records, and project workflows
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to effectively engage with volunteers, students, parents, donors, children, and the local community
• Experience educating and/or presenting to any age group preferred
• Previous experience managing volunteers and multiple visitors, students, or tours preferred
• Experience managing and analyzing diverse datasets preferred

Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
• 403(b) plan, managed by TIAA
• Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
• Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
• Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
• Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
• Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
• Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
• Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online
• Parental leave (12 weeks paid for Pregnancy/Maternity/Childbirth leave, 6 weeks paid for Parental leave).

Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents. In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program. This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible). Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care .

Core Values

• Just An Idea reflects Interlochen's commitment to innovation, honoring its legacy of groundbreaking ideas whilecontinuing to pioneer new advancements in the arts and education.
• Drawn Here emphasizes the passion that unites Interlochen's diverse community, bringing together students, staff,alumni, and supporters in a shared mission to elevate and inspire through the arts.
• The Artist's Journey highlights the nurturing environment Interlochen provides, supporting artists from potentialto mastery through creativity, discipline, and a dedication to growth.
• Solo e Tutti captures the balance of individuality and collaboration, celebrating both personal artistic developmentand the power of working together to create meaningful, impactful work.

These Core Values guide everything we do at Interlochen, fostering a workplace that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation; artwith nature; and collaboration with personal achievement. Joining our community means making a lasting impact while embracing the uniquecreative spirit that defines our culture.

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