Company description

At Crossroads, we endeavor to provide experiential agricultural education to everyone. We do this through a collaborative effort of growing on our 5-acre organic farm.

Crossroads is part of the Nassau Land Trust, a not-for-profit, composed of a volunteer board of directors working together to manage the farm through an operating agreement with Nassau County.

The farm is an integral part of the surrounding community. As we develop and nurture our farm community, everyone becomes intricately connected to the care of this open space. We do this through organic, some biodynamic, and sustainable agricultural principles of land remediation and crop cultivation. Crossroads Farm has continued to be a NOFA-NY (Organic Certified) since 2011.

Those who work at the farm, both in the education programs and in the field, are also connected to our farm stand, where we sell our harvested organic produce to the surrounding communities. We also support local farmers and purveyors by selling their produce and products at our farm stand too.

Job description

Tend to gardens and fields dedicated to the education program. Activities include creating a crop plan with the Education Manager, seeding, potting up, hardening off, transplanting, hand-weeding, irrigation, pest and disease management, hoeing, and harvesting.

Manage, as a collaborative effort with the Operations staff, the Flower CSA plan and program from seed to harvest, including the administration of the program, maintenance of supplies and inventory, and the design and creation of flower bouquets. Work with Farm Store staff to coordinate flower bouquets for non-CSA members.

Collaborate with the Education Team to design, implement and teach farm-based, experiential educational programs using biodynamic techniques when feasible for children and students of all ages and abilities while promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Prepare tools and assist with set-up and break-down of these programs. Write up program reports. Programs may be both on and off-site (neighboring school and hospital garden settings.)

Educate program participants about the farm, its history and mission. Educate participants about environmental conservation, wildlife, natural resources, sustainability, farming and agriculture.

Maintain greenhouse and hoop house space designated for Education and Flower CSA needs.

Lead volunteers in any of the above areas.

Maintain NOFA logs and record-keeping requirements.

Support social media efforts on behalf of the Education Team. Contribute to occasional monthly blogs.

Flexible hours that address the shifting demands of the Education programs and the needs of the assigned gardens and fields as well as the availability of other education team members.

Assist the Operations Team as availability allows and needs present themselves.

College Student or graduate with education experience. Flower and vegetable gardening experience in home, school, or urban settings required. Strong desire to learn organic or sustainable vegetable production, experience is a plus. Must be self-motivated and have a solid work ethic. Must be able to take direction, work on a team, as well as problem-solve independently or ask questions of available staff. Must be able to work in inclement weather unless it is severe. Must be able to use a computer for record keeping and use the Farm's technology platforms to execute responsibilities including Microsoft Outlook and Google Suites. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred skills: Outdoor education experience, Handyperson skills such carpentry, and experience with greenhouse growing including plant propogation is a plus. Valid Driver's License and a Car preferred.

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