Hiring: Farm Manager and Farm Educator- Red Gate Farm
Red Gate Farm (Ashfield, MA) is seeking to hire two positions starting in the new year. These are salaried positions with on-site housing available. Red Gate Farm is a small non-profit educational farm with a focus on making meaningful connections with youth through farming.
For full details visit www.redgatefarm.org/employment.
Brief Summary:
Farm Manager – responsible for overseeing and caring for farm facilities and livestock in an educational setting. Livestock on the farm include oxen, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and pigs. Other key duties include building and barn repairs and maintenance, groundskeeping, teaching, and volunteer supervision and coordination.
Farm Educator – leads day and overnight farm programs for children ranging from 5 to 16 years of age. The Farm Educator works closely with children and visiting school groups, sharing in the wonders of the natural world and making meaningful connections with children through farming. The Farm Educator helps to develop programs, and assists with farm maintenance and operation as needed.
Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and list of three references