Employment
New Village Farm is a diverse educational farm located in Shelburne, Vermont. The small raw milk cow and goat dairies, poultry operation, gardens, and wilderness areas form an extensive outdoor learning space where people of all ages are invited to actively participate.
A primary focus of ours is creating opportunities of participation and belonging for youth, as well as fostering connections with earth, plants and animals. The farm hosts a summer camp, adult and family workshops, farm school, and other year-round programming. Our basic philosophy is that healthy lives and actions are founded in healthy relationships to ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world.
Our daily curriculum is dictated by the challenges presented by the land, the seasons, the plants, and the animals. Our agricultural practices are earth centered. Our approach to education is immersive and restorative.
Farming in the company of children and community can be chaotic. Flexibility and comfort working in the gray areas, trust in ourselves and in others, and a willingness to grow are essential characteristics. Our curriculum and systems are constantly evolving in relationship with the animals, the land, and with each other. We prioritize building community around the farm and allowing our animals to live out the essential expressions of their species over meeting specific production goals.
If this sounds exciting to you, and our values align with your own, we look forward to hearing from you.
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We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
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We commit to replying to every applicant. If you have not heard back from us within two weeks, please send us a nudge – we’re out farming!
Farm Education Director
Hybrid | 25–35 hours/week (2 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Start: ASAP or by August 24
Compensation: $20–26/hour (DOE)
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To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to newvillagefarmprograms@gmail.com
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Position Overview
The Farm Education Director leads New Village Farm's educational programs, ensuring children and families experience welcoming, meaningful, and engaging farm-based learning.
This role oversees program quality, curriculum, staff leadership, family communication, and day-to-day operations while helping educational experiences stay grounded in the rhythms of the farm and our mission.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership
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Provide vision, leadership, and oversight in our Farm School, Summer Camp, After School, and seasonal youth programs.
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Strengthen existing programs and develop curriculum centered on farm work, animal care, gardening, nature connection, seasonal rhythms, and restorative practices.
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Collaborate with farm leadership to integrate education with daily farm operations.
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Organize events and celebrations for families and broader community
Children, Families & Staff
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Serve as the primary contact for families regarding child development, behavior support, accommodations, and program communication.
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Build strong relationships with children and families that foster belonging.
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Recruit, train, mentor, and support educators, interns, and seasonal staff.
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Lead staff meetings and professional development in farm-based education, child development, restorative practices, and risk management.
Administration & Operations
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Manage registration, enrollment, schedules, curriculum resources, and program materials.
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Maintain safe, organized, and welcoming educational spaces.
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Collaborate with farm leadership on program planning and organizational priorities.
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Manage online presence of programming and education: newsletter, website, social media.
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Qualifications- Required
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Experience working with children in educational or outdoor settings.
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Knowledge of child development.
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Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
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Experience mentoring staff or leading teams.
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Familiarity with restorative approaches and collaborative problem-solving.
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Flexibility and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
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Aptitude and enthusiasm for supporting families and building community.
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Ideal Candidate
A collaborative leader who believes meaningful education grows through relationships, participation, and purposeful work. You enjoy mentoring educators, partnering with families, supporting children, and creating engaging learning experiences rooted in the daily life of a working farm.
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Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
We respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks, send us a friendly nudge—we're probably out farming.
School & Community Partnerships Coordinator
Remote with On-Site flexibility | 15–20 hours/week
Start: ASAP
Compensation: $20–24/hour (DOE)
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To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to newvillagefarmprograms@gmail.com
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Position Overview
The School & Community Partnerships Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between New Village Farm and schools, educators, and community organizations. This role focuses on expanding access to farm-based education through partnership development, outreach, grant coordination and fundraising, and collaborative program planning.
This position supports external partnerships rather than managing the farm's internal educational programs. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-oriented, and enjoys networking, project coordination, and creating opportunities for meaningful outdoor learning.
This is a primarily remote position with a flexible schedule. Occasional travel for school visits, meetings, conferences, and on-site collaboration is expected.
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Responsibilities
Partnership Development
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Build and maintain relationships with schools, educators, early childhood programs, and community organizations.
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Serve as the primary contact for school partnerships.
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Conduct outreach to develop new partnerships across Chittenden county.
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Meet with educators to identify opportunities for collaboration.
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Expand access to farm-based and agricultural education.
Grant Applications & Fundraising Coordination
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Research, prepare, and submit Farm to School and other outdoor education grant applications.
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Coordinate goal tracking, grant reporting and partner communications.
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Initiate and manage mission driven community fundraising.
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Strengthen participation in Vermont's outdoor education orgs, farm to school networks and like-minded stakeholders.
Outreach & Administration
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Maintain communication with partners through email, phone, video meetings, and occasional visits.
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Represent New Village Farm at conferences and community events.
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Develop outreach materials and identify new partnership opportunities.
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Maintain partnership records, calendars, and grant documentation.
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Track outcomes and support strategic planning.
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Facilitate communication and scheduling between teachers, administrators, and farm staff.
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Qualifications
Required
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Strong writing skills; grant writing and management experience and interest.
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Experience working with schools, youth organizations, or community partners.
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Preferred
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Farm to School, outdoor or agricultural education experience.
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Knowledge of Vermont school systems.
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Nonprofit outreach, partnership development, and community engagement experience.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
We respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks, send us a friendly nudge—we're probably out farming.