Farm Director

Position Posting – Farm Director (FT)

Organization Overview

MISSION: Greenagers works to inspire children and young adults to develop deep connections to land, work, and community. We prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades.

VISION: Greenagers envisions a culture of community where young people work together to restore forests and fields, grow food, and build spaces that support natural systems and sustainability.

To realize this vision, we work to get young people outside; working with their hands; talking to each other and their elders; listening, leading, and learning. We believe that this work is foundational and the heart of a culture that values education, stewardship, and community.

Based in Egremont, Massachusetts, Greenagers has grown significantly over the past few years. April Hill Conservation and Education Center serves as our home base and as a community and educational resource. As our programs continue to grow, we seek a dedicated Farm Director who will continue producing high quality farm products and bringing youth into that process on a regular basis.

Position Overview

The Farm Director holds the vision and oversight for Greenagers’ April Hill Farm. This farm employs youth, trains aspiring farmers, and welcomes student, school, and community groups to the farm to be active participants in sustainable agriculture. The Farm Director is the lead steward of about 2 acres of low/no-till vegetable cultivation and one high-tunnel greenhouse/propagation house. The Director also works with other members of the Greenagers team to manage the Community Firewood Bank, apple orchard, and help hold the

vision of community access to the 100-acre historic farmstead that is April Hill Conservation and Education Center.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, plant, and harvest vegetable crops, mainly for food security agencies.

Recruit, hire, and supervise year-round and seasonal farm positions, including summer youth crews.

Manage the annual Front Lawn Food program–installing and planting raised bed vegetable gardens with youth crews for community members.

Expand program reach—both geographically and demographically—through strategic partnership-building and outreach..

Lead or help coordinate community workshops, volunteer events, and youth programming at April Hill Farm.

Collaborate across departments to align programming with Greenagers’ broader organizational goals and initiatives.

Represent Greenagers at local and regional outreach events, strengthening

relationships with schools, partner organizations, and families while promoting the organization’s mission.

The Farm Director must care deeply about positive youth development and sustainable agriculture. Their primary strengths should be in farming and growing but a strong desire to share this knowledge with young people is essential. The Director has a lot of freedom in how to combine these two elements and has the support of other Program Directors, including our

Education Director.

This position requires the ability to make responsive, thoughtful decisions in dynamic environments—balancing logistical management, the unpredictability within agriculture, and youth-centered care. The Farm Director should model flexibility, competency, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring high quality farm products and that each co-worker and participant feels seen, heard, and valued.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum five years agricultural experience
• Conversational Spanish or fluency a plus

Proficiency with Google Workspace and database systems.

• Experience with driving trucks and vans for farm and student needs
• Familiarity with Berkshire County and surrounding area schools, farms, and community organizations
• Ability and enthusiasm for working with students outdoors in all weather conditions

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND/OR TRAINING

Greenagers offers training in Positive Youth Development and Safety as well as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging trainings- these are important for the organization and the youth we serve. The Farm Director is encouraged to identify and pursue additional professional development opportunities to enhance staff capacity, farming practices, and equity within the program.

Experience with low and no-till farm management is desired as well as interest in contributing to sustainable local food systems that prioritize nutrient-dense food with access for all to food production, distribution, and eating.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The balance between field work and administrative work is roughly equal over the course of the year with more field work in the growing season and more office work in the off-season. The structures of time and team management are largely at the discretion of the Farm Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is farming on a hand and light mechanical scale. We strive to make the farming space and practices accessible to as many body types, skill sets, and comfort levels as possible.

Hours, Compensation, and Benefits

Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional weekends with flexible schedule. Average

40hrs/wk. Some work-from-home time is possible.

Compensation: $70,000/yr.

Benefits: Health plan with 75% matching; 401k retirement plan with match up to 5%; a welcoming and collaborative workplace with creative and engaged coworkers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Greenagers is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, status as disabled or Vietnam Era veteran, or status in any group protected against discrimination by federal, state, or local law.

We welcome and encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, and veterans.

Greenagers is actively engaged in ensuring its programs are welcoming to all, and in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. Greenagers welcomes and encourages

interest from bilingual candidates.

• *If you think you are a good candidate for this job but don’t have some of the above

qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your lived experience could be more valuable than some of the skills listed above. It’s worth a conversation!

Application Instructions

Complete the online application - link at www.greenagers.org/about/open-staff-positions

Benefits: Health plan with 75% matching; 401k retirement plan with match up to 5%; a welcoming and collaborative workplace with creative and engaged coworkers.