Arcadia on-Farm Education Manager at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture – United States
Recruiter: Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture
At Arcadia we cultivate not only crops but the heart and mind of our community. We embrace regenerative farming practices to honor the land and to promote its vital long-term health. We foster an environment that supports open communication and positive collaboration. As Arcadians we take an innovative approach to proactively solve problems in and out of the workplace. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and feels inspired to contribute their skills and perspectives. Arcadias values are Holistic, Equitable, Action, Land, Trust, and Harmony (HEALTH).
Overview:Arcadia seeks an On-Farm Education Manager for our nutrition and sustainable agriculture educational programs. The Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing and directing the Farm Camp, Field Trips, Small Group Visits, with shared responsibility for Open Volunteer Days, and the Fall Funtacular on the grounds of our Educational Farm at Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with kids and who enjoys being outdoors in a farm setting. Management experience is preferred as the On-Farm Education Manager is responsible for the onboarding and training of around 15 seasonal staff members each year.
This position begins with two months of training and overlap with our departing On-Farm Manager, and will include participation as a field trip guide.
Through Arcadias Farm Education programs, we seek to connect children to where their food comes from through hands-on farming, cooking, and eating experiences. Those who interact with our program through camp or field trips will develop an understanding of the origins of food, seasonality, sustainable agriculture, land conservation, and culinary arts. Our goal is to help create the next generation of sustainable farmers, chefs, and eaters.
Reports to:Current On-Farm Education Manager, Shelby Hintz, and Executive Director, Pamela Hess.
The start date isMarch 23,2026.
Compensation:Annual salary commensurate with experience, beginning $50,000 – $55,000.
Benefits:subsidized health insurance; unlimited PTO; professional development funds; telecom stipend
Location:9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
- 35-45 minutes from DC, 30 minutes from Arlington
- Accessible by bus from Old Town, Alexandria, 30 minutes
- Not metro accessible
- Arcadia Farm is easiest accessible by private transportation
Required for hire:
Basic First Aid/CPR Certification (Adult/Children/Infant). Arcadia can help coordinate and cover costs if needed
Clean Background check
Experience working with elementary age…
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.