Preschool Nutrition & Farm Program Coordinator

Job Title: Preschool Nutrition & Farm Program Coordinator

Status: Full-time / Non-exempt

Reports To: Youth & Families Program Director and Farm Program Co-Managers

Location: Tilth Alliance main office (Wallingford) and partner preschool sites in Seattle

About Tilth Alliance

Tilth Alliance is helping to create an ecologically sound, socially just, and economically vital food system across Washington State. We advocate for agricultural programs and policies that benefit the organic and sustainable farming community. We believe that all people deserve access to healthy, nutritious food. For 40 years we have taught people to grow, prepare, and eat food in ways that sustain the environment, promote health, and support producers’ ability to make a living. Changing the way we grow, cook and eat food has the potential to transform people’s lives as well as the communities in which we live. Tilth Alliance’s Youth & Families programming engages youth ages 1-18, adults and families in hands-on classes, volunteer and other learning opportunities in Seattle and King County, around growing food, environmental stewardship, and cooking and sharing food. Tilth Alliance’s Farm Department programming supports farmers around Washington State in the adoption and employment of organic, regenerative, and sustainable farming practices through education, funding, advocacy, and resources.

About the Position

This position will support two areas of work: 50% as the Farm to Preschool Nutrition Educator position in our Youth & Families department, focusing on pre-Kindergarten farm-to-table nutrition & food systems education; and 50% as the Farm Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include leading Farm to Preschool cooking & nutrition classes and family events at preschools and childcare centers in Seattle, and administrative and coordination work for the state-wide Farm Department programming. The Farm to Preschool program is funded by the City of Seattle Human Services Department (50% of this position).

Job Responsibilities

Farm to Preschool Nutrition Educator Responsibilities (50%):

• Lead Farm to Preschool nutrition education activities such as mobile cooking classes, family events, and “pop-up” markets with preschool-age participants, site staff, and families
• Collaborate with Youth & Families Project Manager’s Farm to Preschool garden & food systems education programming, assisting when necessary
• Use existing Farm to Preschool curriculum and recipes to lead classes, adapting as needed to site specifications
• Provide farm to table education that is culturally relevant and promotes access to local produce at snacks and meals
• Coordinate with Farm to Preschool partners Solid Ground, Farmstand Local Food, Tilth Alliance Market Programs, and others
• Document and track programming information records; provide data and narrative content for monthly reporting
• Attend internal and external bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly Farm to Preschool meetings with Tilth Alliance and partner organizations

Farm Department Coordinator (50%):

• Provide project coordination across Farm Department programming as needed
• May include programs such as Farm Walks, Sustainable Ag Farmer Forum , (SAFF), Eat Local First Collaborative, Tilth Farm Conference, Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund (WSOSFF), and Organic Evaluation Survey and Report
• Conduct administrative tasks such as data entry, notetaking, program logistics and coordination, and document management across Farm Department programs
• Email and phone communications for outreach with participants and partners
• Day of event support for Farm Walks and annual Tilth Farm Conference
• Social media content creation
• Attend internal weekly and bi-weekly meetings

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, education, horticulture, or related field; OR 2 years of a combination of education and related experience necessary to fulfill the minimum job requirements
• Experience leading programming for ages 3-5 year olds
• Experience with and enthusiasm for leading cooking activities with young children
• Clearance of mandatory state and national background checks for working with children (background check run by Tilth Alliance upon hire, conditional for employment)
• Intermediate computer skills that include Microsoft Suite such as Outlook, Word and Excel
• Exceptional organizational, scheduling, and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work in dynamic settings; ability to toggle between various types of content and tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to creatively respond to site needs and to develop unique approaches for promoting healthy, local food
• Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and/or experience relating to and working with a wide variety of cultures
• Current CPR/First Aid Certified and Washington State Food and Beverage Worker Certification card, or ability obtain after hire date; paid for by Tilth Alliance
• Have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license and be able to transport self and teaching materials to locations throughout Seattle, and occasional regional travel for Farm Walks and Farm Conference

Desired Experience

• Basic experience with and/or ability to learn Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software platforms (ex: Mailchimp, Hubspot)
• Knowledge, understanding of, and a passion for organic and sustainable agriculture
• Familiarity/experience with Washington’s agricultural sector
• Demonstrated success working with non-English speaking communities
• Conversational or fluent in Spanish a plus

To Apply

No phone calls please. Submit a letter of interest and resume outlining 1) your experience with the qualifications listed above and 2) why you are interested in this position. Email all materials to HR@tilthalliance.org with the subject "Preschool Nutrition & Farm Program Coordinator”.

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by July 18, 2025.

The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Tilth Alliance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and experience required.

Tilth Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is essential to achieving our mission. Tilth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, and individuals from under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Compensation

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) non-exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend work. It is eligible for our benefits package that includes medical (80-85% employer paid), dental (95% employer paid), employee-funded Flexible Spending Account, 401k with employer match most years, 10 flexible holidays (employee-chosen), 12 sick days per year, 3 weeks paid vacation in years 1 and 2 (4 weeks in years 3 and 4, and 6 weeks in years 5+), 2x annual bereavement days when needed, employee discounts and produce shares, no cost for Tilth Alliance classes/workshops/conference attendance, and annual professional development stipend.

Compensation is $24.00 per hour.

In line with our commitment to equity practices, the salary for this position has been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness.