Employment Opportunities

Holly Hill Farm is a small organic farm located in Cohasset, MA. The farm grows certified organic vegetables, flowers, and herbs for the local community on approximately 5.25 acres of land using sustainable, regenerative practices. In 2002, the nonprofit Friends of Holly Hill Farm (FHHF) was created to operate the farm and its community and educational programming. The mission of FHHF is to provide healthy, organically grown food for the local community and to foster good stewardship of the land by educating all ages about the practices of conservation and sustainable farming in a welcoming environment. 

In 2024, we reached over 20,000 school children on the South Shore through programming in over 20 schools, field trips, and seasonal programs on the farm. Programs focus on agriculture, sustainability, health, ecosystems, and a wide variety of other topics in a hands-on STEAM approach.

Join FHHF’s team of passionate, experienced educators in providing high-quality, hands-on environmental learning opportunities to the local community. We are seeking a Part-time Outdoor Educator with a strong background in both teaching and farming to help us meet the evolving needs of our community. As a small nonprofit, we value team members who are flexible, collaborative, and excited to take on a variety of roles in dynamic settings. 

Farm Educator - Key Responsibilities: 

Off-Site School Programs:

• Communicate with independent schools and school districts in order to build stronger and develop new partnerships.
• Develop and record existing and new curricula using the farm’s lesson plan templates 
• Help plan, manage, and maintain the partner schools’ gardens using sustainable and regenerative gardening practices.
• Teach new and established programs to students at local schools outdoors and indoors.
• Provide a safe, happy, engaging, and inclusive environment for youth to learn.
• Teach and facilitate new and existing curriculum at school garden education programs during and after school.

On-Farm Education

• Coordinate with on-farm educators in basic weekly and seasonal (including summer) lessons and activities, including animal care.
• Help coordinate educators’ needs for field trips.
• Help inventory and order necessary supplies for on-farm programs.
• Manage attendance and incident journal.
• Ensure that all programs and teachers are prepared for the day and any needs that may arise
• Communicate with families and staff as needed. 
• Ensure that staff maintain the different environments (barn, tents, tables, gardens, etc.)
• Teach new and established programs (seasonal, field trips, summer camp) to students at Holly Hill Farm.
• Create and record existing and new curricula 
• Provide a safe, happy, engaging and inclusive environment for youth to learn.
• Teach and facilitate new and existing curricula during on-farm education programs.
• Review lessons and prepare materials in advance as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Education Director weekly and as needed.
• Coordinate with the Education Director and other school staff as needed for field trips.
• Document lessons and gardens via photos and formal reflections for marketing, educational feedback.
• Help coordinate scheduled FHHF- and presenter-led workshops
• Help ensure that on-farm workshops are fully set up prior to scheduled event.
• Attend on-farm workshops, as needed, as a FHHF representative
• Facilitate selected on-farm (and occasional off-farm) workshops

Skills Required

• Proficient at communicating ideas and goals, verbally and non-verbally
• Excels as a teacher and facilitator
• Professional in communication with staff, schools, and community
• Takes initiative, is able to work independently, and is self-driven
• Exceptional at task management, reliable, and punctual 
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Able to lift 50 pounds and push heavy wheelbarrows
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, and data systems
• Project management skills

Job Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• First Aid certified
• Experience with outdoor education working with children pre-K through high school
• Interest and experience in organic farming, gardening, and other sustainable and regenerative practices preferred
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to comfortably speak in front of large groups of people (especially young children)
• Ability to work as a team and appreciate the importance of outdoor education and positive and safe “visitor experience.” 
• Comfortable working with farm animals
• Ability to walk and be on foot for up to 3 hours
• Good organizational skills
• Must  pass CORI/SORI check 
• Equipment, machinery, and tools used
• Occasional weekend work required
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Job Status: Part-time, non-exempt, 20-25 hours a week

Compensation: $20-25 an hour depending on experience and qualifications, discount on farm stand products, paid sick days in accordance with Massachusetts Employment law

To apply, please send resume to Wendy@hollyhillfarm.org