Program Director at Prospect Meadow Farm

Position Title: Vocational Program Director at Prospect Meadow Farm

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Hatfield, Massachusetts

Salary: $52,000.00 annually

Service Net’s Prospect Meadow Farm is a nonprofit social enterprise farming and vocational training program that empowers individuals who experience physical, mental, developmental, or economic challenges to engage in meaningful work through agriculture and trade‑related fields. Over 100 participants receive year‑round vocational training and paid employment at Prospect Meadow Farm and its affiliated café, the Rooster Café.

• Oversee program and vocational training.
• Ensure program is effective and use best practices in therapeutic vocational training.
• Work directly with trainees in assessment, goal setting and planning for guidance and support needed.
• Oversee day‑to‑day farm and related social enterprise operations.
• Ensure farm and social enterprise operations comply with regulations in services provided, safety and agriculture.
• Engage with the community, families of trainees, local organizations and other businesses as directed by Vice President of Vocational Services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the vocation training program on a regular basis and provide reports to the Vice President of Vocational Services.
• Manage the program’s expenses and communicate any unexpected expenses or concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain preparedness to handle emergencies or crises with immediate support and coordinate with other professionals when needed.
• Supervise and support job coaches and other staff members including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as human services, agriculture, or vocational education) preferred.
• Two or more years of experience managing a team in a human services program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass comprehensive background checks (CORI/SORI/OIG/DPPC/Fingerprint).
• Ability to connect with people.
• A deep belief in the potential of every human being.
• Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of DDS regulations (115 CMR 7.00) and person‑centered planning principles applicable to vocational and employment support services.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, held for a minimum of six months.
• Maintain valid state‑mandated minimums for personal auto insurance.
• Reliable personal transportation is required.
• Must meet physical requirements in mobility, movement, endurance, climate tolerance, mechanical operations, vision and hearing.

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition assistance
• Generous PTO (time‑off) package
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission for eligible classes
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance
• Opportunities for career development and advancement