Company description
Amber Waves Farm is a nonprofit teaching agricultural farm on the easternmost end of Long Island. The farm operates on 35 total acres, raising 20 acres of vegetables, 5 acres of grains, a small flock of laying hens, and 6 pygmy goats. The farm’s production serves a 350+ member CSA and on-site retail farm market and kitchen and local food pantries. Amber Waves is located in downtown Amagansett and is a popular destination for families and foodies who visit the farm to shop in the retail market and tour the fields. The farm is deeply involved in intensive educational work with nearby schools and the public, which includes frequent field trips, educational kids' classes, and a farming apprenticeship program to train future farmers. While the farm is not certified organic, we do subscribe to the Northeast Organic Farmers Association’s (NOFA) “Farmer’s Pledge” program of growing fruits, vegetables, and grains sustainably and responsibly.
Amber Waves Farm is a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion good ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. The physical nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. The entire organization at the height of the season includes a staff of around 100 people including farmers, educators, retail market staff, and kitchen staff. The farm crew typically consists of 10-15 people, a Field Manager, Crew Managers, first and second year apprentices, and part-time seasonal help.
Job description
The Apprenticeship Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the Apprenticeship Program and providing hands-on training for farm apprentices throughout the season. In addition, the Apprenticeship Coordinator is also responsible for seasonal farm hiring including interviewing, checking references, and initial onboarding and orientation. This role requires extensive communication skills including the ability to provide clear feedback and instruction as well as excellent time management and organizational capabilities.
Reports to: Farm Manager
Core Responsibilities:
Oversee the pre-arrival logistics and onboarding/orientation of incoming apprentice class
Coordinate with other farm managers and topic facilitator to schedule topics and assignments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship program
Provide oversight and logistical support for CRAFT Tour scheduling + apprentice conferences including travel arrangements, lodging, and registration fees
Send out early-season (first week of apprentice arrival), mid-season (July), and end of season (late October/November) evaluations
Lead quarterly performance reviews of farm apprentices
Ensure apprentices have monthly meetings with their mentor to talk through current performance, goals, and progress, as well as explore areas of interest within the farm or elsewhere
Seasonal hiring oversight
Post positions as needed
Screen applicants, keep them organized, update and check on status
Conduct interviews + check references
Ensure new employees have work agreements, have filled out new hire paperwork, done any necessary training (Sexual Harassment training, etc)
Work with farm crew on harvest + field crew tasks with an emphasis on hands-on instruction, safety, and pace setting
Skills & Qualifications:
3+ years experience working on a vegetable production farm
Must be able to lift 50lbs, kneel and bend, and perform repetitive tasks
Detail-oriented, flexible, organized, strong communication skills, and ability to lead
Ability to model and uphold efficiency and safety standards, providing consistent and clear feedback
Work Schedule & Compensation:
Position Duration: on site early March - Thanksgiving with remote work in winter months
Full-time (40-50 hours/week); one guaranteed day off/week
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Farm housing available for rent (not on-farm - within walking/biking distance)
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $30.00
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Deadline
June 01, 2026