Seed Song Farm & Center is hiring for the following roles:
Farm Manager/ Co-Manager / Assistant Manager
With the farm owner as needed and with farm crew leading some operations, the manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, producing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
Reports to: Farm owner.
Start: now through April. End: Year-round position with great flexibility in December, January, and February, and mid-season vacation.
Hours: 25-50 hours per week depending on the month. Typically Monday through Friday or Monday afternoon through Saturday lunchtime, but flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wide range, based on experience, responsibility taken, and years of commitment. May Include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents. On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person seeking to transition over a couple of years from experienced crew member to a farm manager role with guidance and within an established, dynamic community farm setting.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Farm Crew/ Farmstand Manager & Other Specialty Roles
Participate in all aspects of growing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
seeding, planting, greenhouse work, harvesting, washing, packing, livestock chores (see above for more details). In some cases farmstand and farmer's market sales, CSA distribution, participation in events or education programs, administrative tasks, CSA volunteer coordinating.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 1-2 seasons of related experience. Driver's License a plus.See above.
Reports to: Farm Manager or Farm Owner depending on role.
Start: Now thru June. End: September thru November, part-time work available off-season.
Hours: 20-44 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive range $13.50/hr and up based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents to $15/hr equivalent.
On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Children’s Education/Activity Leader Staff
Seed Song Center is a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs and community events at Seed Song Farm in Kingston, NY, towards a mission to “re-kindle cultural reverence for the land and its bounty by making healthy farm food and experiences available to ALL”. The Center is now hiring additional educators (more accurately: stewards of children’s development, curiosity, enthusiasm, and well-being, especially regarding their relationship with land, farm, food, and nature) and a program director. The Center is extending its annual farm/nature/arts-themed spring, summer and fall programs for youth aged 4 through 14, into a nearly year-round support to parents struggling with their children’s limited options during Covid19 for in-person education, social-emotional growth, physical movement, and intellectual stimulation.
Seed Song Center seeks educators who are capable and interested in observing the natural interests of children and supporting them in extending that curiosity and excitement by building projects and curriculum around their interests. Seed Song’s educational programs are hands-on, project-based, child-centered, multi-age, and holistic, tending to children’s social-emotional and physical needs, recognizing individual learning styles. Programming is rooted in the seasonal rhythms of the Center’s adjoining 50-acre working agroecological farm and in the diverse ecological habitats on the historic 215-acres of land along Esopus Creek and at the foot of the Catskills: Maple sugaring; fishing; caring for farm animals; seeding and harvesting; solar snack-making and experiments; planting trees; observing wild pollinators; making vegetable instruments and animal puppets; etc.
Education Program Director
· Maintains educational philosophy of Seed Song Center’s educational programming, leads education staff in developing new programs and curriculum
· Oversees all education staff and supports the Center Director in the hiring process
· Trains incoming staff and reinforces COVID-19 procedures
· Develops routines for staff and children to keep camp spaces tidy
· Works with the Center’s partner organizations for program collaborations and off-site programs
· Schedules special guest educators, artists, activities for youth program visits
· Maintains communications with parents, utilizing office staff when applicable
· Provides information for newsletters and other outreach materials
· Oversees responses to, reporting of, and documentation of medical and other significant incidents
· Reports to the Seed Song Center Director, Creek Iversen
Requirements
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent years of experience
· Experience as a children’s educator
· Experience interacting with parents
· Experience managing other staff in an educational environment
· Arts, nature and farm-based educational experience a plus
· Experience in progressive educational philosophies and practices a plus
· Spanish Language a plus
· First Aid Certification a plus
To Apply: Put "Education Program Director" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Youth Education/Activity Leader Staff
Full- and Part-Time positions working with youth ages 4 through 14 every weekday nearly year-round at primarily outdoor programs including summer camp, farm & nature education programs currently 12-3pm and 3-6pm, school and community group field trips, and weekend family pumpkin-picking and activities. Some marketing of programs including tabling at community events. Some off-site education programs.
Reports to: Education Program Coordinator.
Start: September. Work available nearly year-round.
Hours: 30-40 during camp season, 20-40 during non-camp season.
Compensation: Annual Raise. Competitive range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
Expectations
· Enthusiasm for working and caring for children in a mostly outdoor environment nearly year-round
· Facilitating responsive program activities
· Reporting and documentation of medical and other significant incidents
· Maintaining tidy and organized activity spaces
Requirements
· Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years experience working with youth 4-14 in farm/ nature/ arts/ progressive education environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education a plus
· Experience as a children’s educator
· Arts, nature, and farm-based educational experience a plus
· Experience in progressive educational philosophies and practices a plus
· Spanish or Ketchi Language a plus
· First Aid Certification a plus
Familiarity with our Kingston-area youth organization partners a plus.
Driver's License a plus.
Our education program is quickly expanding, recent education graduates are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Put "Youth Education/Activity Leader Staff" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Office Manager/Development Coordinator
Office Manager Duties
Development Coordinator Duties:
Experience:
This is an hourly position for approximately 20 hours per week. More hours will be considered if grant writing and advanced development initiatives are undertaken.
To Apply: Put "Office Manager/ Development Coordinator" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
About Seed Song Farm & Center: (For additional information visit SeedSongFarm.org)
Seed Song Farm is an L3C mission-based agroecological farm business that produces sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and forest products, available through CSA shares, local farmers' markets, on-site farmstand, and donations. The Farm's commitment to health and sustainability goes far beyond the exclusion of harmful chemicals, as we will take the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's (NOFA-NY) Farmer's Pledge. We use indigenous plants both for production, consumption, public activities, and habitat for beneficial plants and insects, including pollinators and natural insect predators.
Seed Song Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with Seed Song Farm and many partner organizations to re-kindle a cultural reverence for the land and its bounty, through healthy food and farm experiences accessible to ALL. By growing, sharing, and celebrating our food together, we evolve our local culture toward an equitable and sustainable land access and stewardship. Seed Song Center organizes youth summer programs; an afterschool program; field trips for schools, community groups and businesses; and farm-based educational events, workshops and festivals.
The Farm & Center is located at 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston-- a small, diverse, vibrant city in the mid-Hudson River Valley, between New York City and Albany, where many organizations are working intersectionally to improve life for all residents. Good public transportation exists.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Farm Manager/ Co-Manager / Assistant Manager
With the farm owner as needed and with farm crew leading some operations, the manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, producing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
- crop planning and ordering of supplies (for 2021, much of this work is done)
- leading and keeping one step ahead of the farm crew in carrying out daily tasks
- seeding, planting, and greenhouse propagation of seedlings
- primary soil preparation and mowing using several tractors
- cultivating and harvesting mostly by hand
- distribute to CSA, weekly farm market, on-site farmstand, retail contracts, donations.
- Record-keeping and suggesting and implementing system improvements.
- minor daily animal care tasks for educational livestock
- minor participation in education programs and events, eg driving tractor for haywagon or leading tours or activity stations
Reports to: Farm owner.
Start: now through April. End: Year-round position with great flexibility in December, January, and February, and mid-season vacation.
Hours: 25-50 hours per week depending on the month. Typically Monday through Friday or Monday afternoon through Saturday lunchtime, but flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wide range, based on experience, responsibility taken, and years of commitment. May Include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents. On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person seeking to transition over a couple of years from experienced crew member to a farm manager role with guidance and within an established, dynamic community farm setting.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Farm Crew/ Farmstand Manager & Other Specialty Roles
Participate in all aspects of growing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
seeding, planting, greenhouse work, harvesting, washing, packing, livestock chores (see above for more details). In some cases farmstand and farmer's market sales, CSA distribution, participation in events or education programs, administrative tasks, CSA volunteer coordinating.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 1-2 seasons of related experience. Driver's License a plus.See above.
Reports to: Farm Manager or Farm Owner depending on role.
Start: Now thru June. End: September thru November, part-time work available off-season.
Hours: 20-44 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive range $13.50/hr and up based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents to $15/hr equivalent.
On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Children’s Education/Activity Leader Staff
Seed Song Center is a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs and community events at Seed Song Farm in Kingston, NY, towards a mission to “re-kindle cultural reverence for the land and its bounty by making healthy farm food and experiences available to ALL”. The Center is now hiring additional educators (more accurately: stewards of children’s development, curiosity, enthusiasm, and well-being, especially regarding their relationship with land, farm, food, and nature) and a program director. The Center is extending its annual farm/nature/arts-themed spring, summer and fall programs for youth aged 4 through 14, into a nearly year-round support to parents struggling with their children’s limited options during Covid19 for in-person education, social-emotional growth, physical movement, and intellectual stimulation.
Seed Song Center seeks educators who are capable and interested in observing the natural interests of children and supporting them in extending that curiosity and excitement by building projects and curriculum around their interests. Seed Song’s educational programs are hands-on, project-based, child-centered, multi-age, and holistic, tending to children’s social-emotional and physical needs, recognizing individual learning styles. Programming is rooted in the seasonal rhythms of the Center’s adjoining 50-acre working agroecological farm and in the diverse ecological habitats on the historic 215-acres of land along Esopus Creek and at the foot of the Catskills: Maple sugaring; fishing; caring for farm animals; seeding and harvesting; solar snack-making and experiments; planting trees; observing wild pollinators; making vegetable instruments and animal puppets; etc.
Education Program Director
· Maintains educational philosophy of Seed Song Center’s educational programming, leads education staff in developing new programs and curriculum
· Oversees all education staff and supports the Center Director in the hiring process
· Trains incoming staff and reinforces COVID-19 procedures
· Develops routines for staff and children to keep camp spaces tidy
· Works with the Center’s partner organizations for program collaborations and off-site programs
· Schedules special guest educators, artists, activities for youth program visits
· Maintains communications with parents, utilizing office staff when applicable
· Provides information for newsletters and other outreach materials
· Oversees responses to, reporting of, and documentation of medical and other significant incidents
· Reports to the Seed Song Center Director, Creek Iversen
Requirements
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent years of experience
· Experience as a children’s educator
· Experience interacting with parents
· Experience managing other staff in an educational environment
· Arts, nature and farm-based educational experience a plus
· Experience in progressive educational philosophies and practices a plus
· Spanish Language a plus
· First Aid Certification a plus
To Apply: Put "Education Program Director" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Youth Education/Activity Leader Staff
Full- and Part-Time positions working with youth ages 4 through 14 every weekday nearly year-round at primarily outdoor programs including summer camp, farm & nature education programs currently 12-3pm and 3-6pm, school and community group field trips, and weekend family pumpkin-picking and activities. Some marketing of programs including tabling at community events. Some off-site education programs.
Reports to: Education Program Coordinator.
Start: September. Work available nearly year-round.
Hours: 30-40 during camp season, 20-40 during non-camp season.
Compensation: Annual Raise. Competitive range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
Expectations
· Enthusiasm for working and caring for children in a mostly outdoor environment nearly year-round
· Facilitating responsive program activities
· Reporting and documentation of medical and other significant incidents
· Maintaining tidy and organized activity spaces
Requirements
· Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years experience working with youth 4-14 in farm/ nature/ arts/ progressive education environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education a plus
· Experience as a children’s educator
· Arts, nature, and farm-based educational experience a plus
· Experience in progressive educational philosophies and practices a plus
· Spanish or Ketchi Language a plus
· First Aid Certification a plus
Familiarity with our Kingston-area youth organization partners a plus.
Driver's License a plus.
Our education program is quickly expanding, recent education graduates are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Put "Youth Education/Activity Leader Staff" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Office Manager/Development Coordinator
Office Manager Duties
- Collect and review weekly staff timesheets and hours and submit to payroll
- Collect and review reimbursement forms from employees
- Post hire notices, process new hires, and file their tax paperwork
- Utilizing other staff and volunteer resources, ensure timely response of phone calls and emails. Seek out answers from other staff, as appropriate
- Respond to inquiries including CSA application, education program, event, job application, and volunteer inquiries, made to info@seedsongfarm.org
- Respond to CSA members’ inquiries, including volunteer sign-ups using signupgenius.com
- Process new CSA member and education program registrations including billing, tracking, and collecting interim payments.
- Manage and file electronic and printed paperwork
- Re-stock and maintain organization of outreach materials
- Other duties as assigned
Development Coordinator Duties:
- Completing grant applications
- Timely writing of donation acknowledgement letters
- Grant reporting
- Support director in producing Annual Reports
- Crowd source fundraising campaigns (ie. using GoFundMe), inclusive of coordinating a team of fundraising volunteers
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of business and/or nonprofit administrative experience
- Experience with GoogleDrive documents a plus
- Grant writing and/or crowd source fundraising experience a plus, please indicate prominently in your resume and cover letter, if you have this experience or interest
This is an hourly position for approximately 20 hours per week. More hours will be considered if grant writing and advanced development initiatives are undertaken.
To Apply: Put "Office Manager/ Development Coordinator" in the subject line and Email resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
About Seed Song Farm & Center: (For additional information visit SeedSongFarm.org)
Seed Song Farm is an L3C mission-based agroecological farm business that produces sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and forest products, available through CSA shares, local farmers' markets, on-site farmstand, and donations. The Farm's commitment to health and sustainability goes far beyond the exclusion of harmful chemicals, as we will take the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's (NOFA-NY) Farmer's Pledge. We use indigenous plants both for production, consumption, public activities, and habitat for beneficial plants and insects, including pollinators and natural insect predators.
Seed Song Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with Seed Song Farm and many partner organizations to re-kindle a cultural reverence for the land and its bounty, through healthy food and farm experiences accessible to ALL. By growing, sharing, and celebrating our food together, we evolve our local culture toward an equitable and sustainable land access and stewardship. Seed Song Center organizes youth summer programs; an afterschool program; field trips for schools, community groups and businesses; and farm-based educational events, workshops and festivals.
The Farm & Center is located at 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston-- a small, diverse, vibrant city in the mid-Hudson River Valley, between New York City and Albany, where many organizations are working intersectionally to improve life for all residents. Good public transportation exists.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for this position and for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org