THE 21Acres Center and certified organic farm is located in the Sammamish Valley near Woodinville Washington.  We are a non-profit agricultural and environmental campus and a living laboratory for green and sustainable building design.  Our educational center provides our community with a whole systems approach to solving issues around food availability, small-scale food economies, environmental preservation and sustainability.  We have education, membership and volunteer opportunities, culinary classes, informational lectures, year-round Farm Market offering the very best seasonal, Organic, and GMO-free produce from local farmers and producers, and more.

Who Are We?

21 Acres is a nonprofit organization located in Woodinville, Washington with a mission to inspire action to solve climate challenges by learning as a community to grow, eat and live sustainably.  Our Certified Organic farm is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the reason we are all here — why the land was first secured long ago as part of King County’s Agriculture Preservation Program. It is a source of inspiration for our staff, volunteers and for the entire community to embrace.  Our work revolves around the food we grow, and the farm practices that we employ to regenerate soil and contribute to climate solutions. The Farm Market advances this mission through a year-round supply of locally grown produce, dairy, grains, preserved foods and education regarding how best to participate in a sustainable food system.

 

Visit Us Online:  www.21acres.org

The Education Lead is part of the 21 Acres Campus Education Team with a focus on coordinating and growing a dynamic education program. This person creates curriculum rich in soil restoration concepts and hands-on learning for all ages. Primary responsibilities include program administration, developing curriculum, outreach and program marketing, scheduling and directing fieldtrips, leading volunteers, and working with both youth and adult audiences. Summer farm day-camps are an essential part of our education program and the Education Lead is responsible for curriculum planning, hiring camp counselors, and executing training to build an effective summer team. This position will also develop professional relationships with educators, school directors, and youth group leaders to drive demand for farm and garden- based education at 21 Acres and local schools or public spaces.

The Education Lead will work closely with the entire Campus Education Team and providing critical assistance and volunteer leadership on campus projects. This position also oversees the .5 acre Youth Learning Garden; be prepared to create a fun learning atmosphere in all conditions – some days you will feel like a farmer.

At 21 Acres we are dedicated to building awareness that soil is a vital and often-overlooked piece of combating and adapting to climate change. Our team takes a holistic approach to land management. We experiment, test ancient and new techniques, and learn from the resourceful farming practices happening on local farms.

Our new Campus Education Team will play an essential role in creating a dynamic learning and growing space that welcomes visitors, schools, and volunteers to learn alongside us.

Link to the full job description:

http://21acres.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Education-Lead-Campus-Education-Team.pdf

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