Job Description

Farm Education Youth Director - Hope Farm School
Description: Hope Farm School is a groundbreaking boarding school for inner-city middle school and high school boys, located in beautiful Stockholm, Wisconsin. Our mission is to disciple, train, and educate young men in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, all in a farm setting.
Overview: We have 25 students, half Hispanic and half African American, growing to a maximum of 30 students. The organic farm of 440 acres is the context to (1) occupy the boy's time doing meaningful work and activities, (2) teach many life skills, including animal husbandry, carpentry, automotive mechanics, beekeeping and gardening, (3) teach them how to work consistently, and (4) display the grandeur of God in all creation. The Farm Education Director is responsible for planning and working with the crops, cattle, hogs, chickens and garden.
A very important part of the role is the ability to connect with the students and motivate them to engage in the learning process.
Key Responsibilities:
? Farm Planning
? Research, develop, and implement a plan for crop rotation, soil regeneration, and animal husbandry, including the sale of beef and hogs
? Manage the farm budget
? Keep machinery and vehicles in good working condition
? Farm work - student and staff engagement and supervision
? Train staff and students how to work in the fields, garden and with the animals
? Lead by example; perform all work and chores as needed
? Supervise and follow up on work to make sure it is completed in a satisfactory manner
? Evaluate staff and student performance and provide feedback
? Classroom Instruction
? Teach some classes to provide the academic background for the field work
? Administrative Duties
? Manage beef and pork sales
? Provide financial reports; income and expenses of all farm operations
Qualifications:
? Born again faith in Jesus Christ
? Farming background and experience
? Some teaching experience
? Strong interpersonal skills, specifically relating to inner-city teenage boys
? Passion for education and a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences
? Additional skills helpful - Spanish language proficiency
Pay: This position is meant for a family that lives in a house provided by the school, and the compensation consists of:
? Room and board
? Competitive salary
? Flexible time off during off season
The total package adds up to an equivalent ~$85,000 gross salary package.
If interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Skills Required