Company description

Farm to School of Park County (FSPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in Park County, Montana, a rural area near Yellowstone National Park. FSPC plays a leadership role in bringing stakeholders together to identify and implement solutions specifically designed to increase the proportion of locally-produced and scratch cooked foods served in Park County schools. FSPC programs remain school-based, though they have evolved and expanded as more specific needs have been identified.

Programs currently provide agriculture, nutrition and cooking education in K-12 settings. FSPC has established community and school gardens, greenhouses and farms that serve as educational and food production venues. FSPC work involves strong collaboration with school nutrition professionals and food producers.

FSPC’s program goals derive from our foundational pillars of Teach, Grow, Eat and Repeat. The FSPC strategic plan outlines the activities and outcomes necessary to deliver on our mission and goals.

Job description

Farm to School of Park County (FSPC) is looking for a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills to be a full-time Program Manager. This position works with the whole FSPC staff to deliver educational and community program activities. FSPC Program Managers are primarily responsible for planning and implementing classroom lessons, garden education, and cafeteria taste tests in K-12 settings and at the downtown Lincoln School Farm in Livingston. Other duties include curriculum development, assessments and school-community outreach and coordination. This is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with other FSPC program managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum & Education - 50%

• Implement FSPC elementary lessons and curriculum in Livingston
• Support F2S team with other curriculum and implementation at Park County schools
• Participate in development and delivery of additional FSPC educational activities in Park County
• Continually strive to improve the existing FSPC curriculum
• Substitute for FSPC teaching team members as mutually agreed upon

Garden, Kitchen & Cafeteria - 25%

• Lead maintenance and lesson implementation at one elementary school in Livingston
• Assist with seasonal procurement and harvesting of other FSPC growing spaces
• Assist with planning and implementation of monthly Harvest of the Month cafeteria taste tests and the promotion of Farm Fresh Meals

Community Engagement, Partnership Development, and Communications – 25%

• Maintain positive relationships and regular communication with community partners
• Assist with organizational development: including program messaging, special events and other duties as agreed upon
• Engage in regular meetings and workgroups with FSPC staff to assist in achievement of organizational goals
• Help maintain the FSPC strategic communications plan as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated, effective teaching skills
• Experience working with rural communities
• Strong people skills, including an ability to relate to diverse groups of individuals
• Knowledge and experience with sustainable agriculture practices and farming
• Knowledge of school food programs
• Effective listening and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on team building, collaborative approaches, humor and fun!
• Familiarity with Google workspace
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated experience succeeding in a self-guided environment
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check

WORKING CONDITIONS

Program Management is primarily conducted in-person, though some responsibilities can be done remotely from home and requires regular access to the internet. Occasional work on weeknights and weekends may be required. All FSPC employees follow the FSPC Employee Handbook and maintain the confidentiality of students, teachers and staff as well as organizational processes, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods for 4 or more hours at a time
• Ability to teach in the classroom, gardens and cafeterias for periods up to 6 hours at a time
• Must have the ability to operate a personal vehicle for travel when needed and a willingness to drive to meetings
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time exempt position of 32+ hours/week. The base annual salary range is $47,000 - $55,000, commensurate on experience. This position includes eligibility for a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and a cell phone stipend.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $47,000.00 - $55,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline