Job Abstract

The Farm to School Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of overseeing the FarmTECH program and farm to school related projects across the district. Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Nutrition, performs technical tasks and duties within FarmTECH, including the operation of our Freight Farms, greenhouses, raised beds, nurseries, row crops and other regenerative farming initiatives at multiple sites. The FarmTECH program requires specialized training related to planting, growing, and harvesting of hydroponic and other crops for the purpose of providing hyper-local food sources for the Student Nutrition program. This position also requires skills with presenting to both professionals and students. The Farm to School Supervisor will coordinate, plan, and deliver educational programing, like school assemblies, farm tours, and educational programing as needed. The Farm to School Supervisor will also work closely with the Director to organize, plan, schedule, and deliver farm products in close coordination with the operations and menu planning of the Student Nutrition Department. This position receives limited supervision and requires the ability to communicate the purpose, schedule, implementation of the FarmTECH program with site personnel across the District, including being a resource for student educational programs related to farming and nutrition.