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Description:

Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc. in Winchester, MA is seeking Farm Educators to
assist with our spring Youth Programs (starting early March). Farm Educators will lead
lessons and activities for small groups of children, ages 3 - 12 depending on the
program. All activities take place at Wright-Locke Farm. Educators should enjoy working
with kids and spending time outdoors. Applicants are preferred to have experience in
outdoor/nature-based education. If you do not meet the job requirements listed, please
tell us why you might be a good fit anyways! All educators must pass a CORI/SORI
background check.

Educators will work at least 8 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 20 hours
per week.

COVID-19 Note: To keep everyone safe, staff and program participants are required to
wear masks at all times on the farm and to maintain 6 ft. distance from others whenever
possible. All participants and staff must complete a COVID-19 health screening before
each program. Programs are planned to be entirely outdoors in small groups (no more
than 5 participants in a small group with 1 educator) to minimize risk. Educators are
responsible for cleaning and sanitizing any common surfaces or items after each
program.

Farm Educator responsibilities include:
● Facilitation of high-quality educational experiences on the farm and in the
adjacent woods
○ Teaching lessons and leading activities focused on farm- and
nature-based education (includes modifying lessons and activities as
necessary)
○ Setting up before and cleaning up after each program session, including
disinfecting any common surfaces or items
○ Ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants
● Preparation to facilitate programs
○ Reading education materials provided by the farm prior to the start of the
program(s), including general education information and program-specific
materials
○ Attending required paid training at the farm; this training is typically scheduled the week prior to each program season’s start
○ Assisting Farm Education Staff with curriculum development and lesson
planning
● Communication with the Youth Programs Manager (YPM) and Director of
Education (DE)
○ Providing the YPM and/or DE feedback about successful and
unsuccessful lessons and activities when appropriate
○ Notifying the YPM and/or DE of any known issues experienced during
one or more sessions (with children, parents, coworkers, or volunteers)
○ Attending staff check-in meetings

Employee Perks:
● $15/hour
● Free organic produce “seconds”
● Farmstand discount

Candidates for the Farm Educator position should:
● have a strong interest and/or background in teaching children about agriculture,
nature, healthy eating, or related subjects (experience preferred but not required)
● enjoy working with children ages 3 - 12
● have a positive attitude, be a strong leader, and be able to adapt to changing
environments and circumstances
● be comfortable working outdoors- rain or shine!
● be comfortable working with/handling farm animals (no experience required)
● current CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)

If you are interested in working as a Farm Educator, please send a resume and cover
letter to Director of Education, Erika Gorgenyi at FarmEd@wlfarm.org as soon as
possible.