Job Opportunities at the Farm

 

 

 

 
If interested, contact NCOF ncorganic@verizon.net No phone calls please.

 

Farm Public and School Programs (Preschool, Elementary, Middle & High School)

 

Instructors Wanted
Be part of a fun a Community Farm that provides productive open space, farm products, and "hands-on" education for all ages, year round. The Farm has been committed to offering programs to the public and schools for over 20 years. This historic Farm, in the midst of an suburban landscape, provides a unique opportunity for children of all ages to connect with the abundant knowledge for producing the food that fuels us. All our programs allow children the opportunity to participate in and observe activities that are part of a working organic farm. The Farm is an exciting laboratory for understanding and appreciating our interconnected world. Join a community promoting sustainability!


Spring, Winter, Fall: We offer flexible hours depending on program schedules. Join us to teach based on our needs and your schedule. Learn more about the School Programs and Public Programs.


Summers: Join our exciting summer crew of outdoor educators at The Natick Community Organic Farm for summer 2012, June 18 through August 24 (4 day work week; Mo-Thu). Help connect groups of 6 to 12 children ages 3 through 14 to agriculture and nature, plants and animals, and healthy living and life skills; teach by working and laughing together. We offer training, a fun environment, communal lunches, and the opportunity to build your references and resume. Please email Jeannette at jchristensen.ncorganic@verizon.net by March 1st if you are interested.


For School and Summer Programs, please send a letter of interest to:

Jeannette Christensen, School Programs Coordinator
jchristensen.ncorganic@verizon.net

For Public Programs, please send a letter of interest to:

Regina Wolf Fritz, Public Programs Coordinator
rfritz.ncorganic@verizon.net


Teen Work Crew Manager
Join our summer crew of educators. Share your skills in carpentry and mentor a group of fifteen high-school students, working in groups of five to eight. Everyday jobs include working with students ages 14 - 19, performing maintenance on existing structures, splitting wood, mowing, and tilling. Teen crews undertake larger building projects as needed. Applicants must have strong skills in people management, carpentry, and small-machine maintenance; farm experience is a plus. Send cover letter and resume to Jeannette Christensen, jchristensen.ncorganic@verizon.net; or NCOF, 117 Eliot St. Natick, MA 01760