Teaching Farm Grower & Mentor for Youth Programs

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Grower to manage production across multiple Teaching Farms and hydroponic classrooms. The role emphasizes hands-on farming, mentorship of students, and maintaining learning spaces that welcome diverse participants.

The Grower collaborates with Farm Managers and Lead Growers, supports school programs, and helps supervise interns and volunteers while maintaining records and ensuring safe, productive operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with organic farming practices.
• Experience with hydroponic or controlled environment growing.
• Experience working with youth, interns, or volunteers.
• Ability to keep digital records and logs.

Responsibilities

• In-ground and raised-bed production across multiple sites.
• Operate hydroponic and controlled environment systems.
• Harvest, process, and distribute to farm programs and partners.
• Teach and engage students, interns, and volunteers.

Skills

Organic farming

Youth engagement

Record keeping

Irrigation maintenance

Tools

Hydroponic systems

Controlled environments

Job description

Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Grower to manage production across multiple Teaching Farms and hydroponic classrooms. The role emphasizes hands-on farming, mentorship of students, and maintaining learning spaces that welcome diverse participants.

The Grower collaborates with Farm Managers and Lead Growers, supports school programs, and helps supervise interns and volunteers while maintaining records and ensuring safe, productive operations.