| Location | South Burlington, VT |
| Salary | $42,400–$48,800 Per Year |
Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator Posting Summary
The Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator will provide management of vegetable production in support of on-farm educational programming. Develop and implement an overall farm plan in support of College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS) undergraduate programs; Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farm stand, and institutional produce sales.
Support faculty with classroom and field instruction for Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment (ALE) and related courses, as well as other programs held on site. Assist on-farm researchers with plot preparation and experiment implementation.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's Degree in plant science or related field and minimum three years of experience in vegetable farm management and education. Thorough understanding of diversified agriculture systems used in Vermont and the surrounding region. Effective analytical, communication, organizational and teaching skills. Working knowledge of applicable food safety, farm safety, and regulatory programs that apply to agricultural systems. Valid driver's license required to operate farm vehicles. Ability and experience to safely and efficiently operate farm equipment. Vermont Pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain prior to the first growing season required.
Desirable Qualifications
Master's Degree in plant science or related field.
Experience teaching in a hands-on environment, and or, college teaching experience.
Experience in curriculum development for undergraduate and / or adult learners.
Knowledge of operational budgets for farm systems.
Anticipated Pay Range $42,400 - 48,800 (0.8FTE) Other Information
This position is being hired at a .80 FTE, but could increase to 1.0 FTE, based on the incumbent's experience and ability to help grow the farm operations. At a .80 FTE, there may also be potential for qualified individuals to teach up to one three-credit course per semester as a part-time lecturer, in accordance with the UVM Staff Teaching Policy.
Position located in the Horticulture Research and Education Center in South Burlington, VT.
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location South Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 10/08/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No
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Position Information
Position Title Outreach Education PC2 X Posting Number S6340PO Department Plant & Animal Biology Fclty/51060 Position Number 00025464 Percent of Full-Time 0.80 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12
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