Farm Programs Educator - Seasonal

Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment is building an ecologically and economically resilient food system in the Northeast through regenerative agriculture. Based on a diversified, organic farm of over 600 conserved acres on the coast of Maine, our nonprofit works to accelerate food systems change through public education, farmer training and market development, and agricultural research and innovation. With its demonstration farm, oceanfront campground, wooded trails, and historic buildings, our vibrant campus serves as a unique hub for education and exploration.

Wolfe’s Neck Center’s Public Programs connect thousands of visitors of all ages to our farm and sustainable agriculture each year. Educators will play a role in both formal and informal education, with offerings ranging from answering questions for first-time visitors, sensory explorations in the barn with toddlers, leading workshops in our education kitchen, to working with school groups on field trips.

These programs are both free & fee-based, pre‑registered and drop‑in programs, as well as spontaneous barn tours and talks.

Reporting to the Manager of Visitor Education as a part of the Visitor Education and Experience Department, the Farm Programs Educator engages with guests in formal and informal programs across the campus to enhance their experience, while helping keep the public and our livestock safe and happy. This temporary position shifts seasonally:

• mid-April – May:
  Programs mostly offered on weekends and evenings, with some field trips during the week. (20–30 hrs)
• May – September 7th:
  Peak season – peak field trips leading into regular daily summer programming, including weekends and evenings. (35–40 hrs)
• September 8th – November 1st:
  Programs mostly offered on weekends and evenings, with some field trips during the week. (20–30 hrs)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and create programs with a wide range of audiences to facilitate a deeper connection to our unique farm and ecosystems
• Provide farm guests with accurate information about Wolfe’s Neck Center’s history, agricultural operations, natural ecosystems, community events, and various programs
• Help guests meaningfully and safely engage with various aspects of the farm, including livestock, production fields, and tractor rides
• Care for our education spaces and livestock, including the education gardens and the animals in the Wish camper Education Barn
• Work regular evenings and weekends, often as the only onsite education staff member
• Assist with field trip programming, from preparation to delivery to clean‑up

With over 30,000 visitors each year, Public Program Educators connect people to farming and our mission. WNC is looking for individuals who are passionate about education with a desire to introduce people of all ages to the farm, our livestock, and the unique ocean ecosystems the farm rests upon. Farm Programs Educators operate multiple programs on any given day, often without direct support and supervision, so candidates must be self‑motivated, self‑sufficient, and reliable.

As with any educational program, situations can change quickly (weather, animal issues, etc.) so educators must be confident, flexible, and not easily flustered by change. Prior farm, livestock, ecology, and fruit & vegetable knowledge is not required, but candidates must be excited about the opportunities to become well‑versed in our different practices and overall mission.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. If you do not fit this description perfectly but believe that you would be a good fit for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Degree, some higher education, and/or experience equivalent in environmental education, childhood education/development, agriculture, food systems, or related fields
• Ability to assist with livestock chores,…