Education Manager

The Hudson Valley Farm Hub (HVFH) is a non‑profit agricultural center dedicated to resiliency in the regional food system. Since the Farm Hub’s founding in 2013, we have converted the approximately 1600‑acre farm operation to a multi‑year rotation of organically grown grains, cover crops and vegetables with an intensive focus on soil health. We steer our efforts towards the greater community of regional farmers, Hudson Valley neighbors, and the natural environment as we advance field research and innovation, provide training and informational gatherings for growers and community members, and support community resiliency.

The ideal candidate for the Education Manager is an experienced agricultural educator who can coordinate, design and deliver practical, high‑quality learning programs. This individual should be organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects, from curriculum development to coordinating workshops and trainings. They should communicate clearly, work well with diverse groups, and approach their work with cultural awareness and respect. This person is motivated to create useful, relevant educational opportunities that support farmers, partners, and staff, and contribute to a more resilient regional food system.

We’re hoping to add someone proficient in Spanish who is familiar with the Hudson Valley farming community to our team.

The Education Manager develops, manages, and implements high‑quality, mission‑aligned educational programming offered by the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. The role operates at the intersection of program design and educational delivery. The Education Manager collaborates with Farm Hub staff and external partners to offer educational opportunities for farmers, neighbors and community partners that are grounded in the needs of the Hudson Valley food system and reflect the mission and vision of the Farm Hub.

The goal is to complement existing efforts in the region, fill gaps, and contribute to creating a resilient, regional food system.

The Education Manager will:
1) serve as an educational strategist and advisor at the Farm Hub, working across programs to strengthen their external‑facing educational offerings, supporting the creation of learning outcomes, curriculum development and design, and facilitation approaches,
2) lead, coordinate, and facilitate educational offerings, including technical workshops and hands‑on trainings such as farm mechanics courses, and
3) collaborate with the Farm Hub’s internal‑facing learning & development team to inform opportunities for employee growth and skill development.

This position reports to the Director of Research, Education, and Grantmaking (Director) and closely collaborates with other directors and program team members.

• Develop educational curricula that reflect community needs and interests, including scoping studies, syllabi, and lesson plans
• Advise on and support the creation of learning outcomes, program design, curriculum development, and facilitation approaches
• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of educational needs within the regional food system, driving initiatives that fill gaps and amplify existing efforts
• Develop framework for internships and support program managers and/or department leads to implement internships within their areas of work
• Convene and collaborate with advisors, consultants, and stakeholders to guide curriculum design, program structure, and teaching methods
• Collaborate with Farm Hub leadership, program teams, and engagement staff on program development
• Produce content in Spanish and English for educational tools, resources, and activities

• Lead, coordinate, and/or facilitate external‑facing educational offerings, including technical workshops and hands‑on trainings
• Assist with teaching and facilitation during workshops, field days, and trainings
• Plan and conduct outreach for educational activities, including field days and regional farmer meetings, in collaboration with engagement and outreach staff
• Develop and implement outreach plans to recruit prospective participants for…