Sustainable Farm Instructor

Indiana Public Schools is seeking a part-time Sustainable Farm Instructor for St. Isidore Farm in Noblesville, IN. The role involves mentoring high school students and interns in sustainable farming practices, including growing food and farm management tasks. Candidates should have gardening experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors. The position offers a flexible schedule, averaging 10 hours per week, in a mission-driven environment focused on ecological education.
Overview: St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville is seeking a part-time Sustainable Farm Instructor to join the team at St. Isidore Farm, its organic vegetable farm on campus. As a Farm Assistant, you will play a crucial role in growing high-quality food while teaching and mentoring high school students and summer interns. Responsibilities:
• Assist in growing high-quality food in an effective and safe manner, according to the sustainable and regenerative principles of the Farm's approach. Tasks may include bed preparation, sowing & seed starting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and cleaning & sorting for customers
• Independently lead high school students and summer interns in various Farm tasks
• Clearly and respectfully communicate with the Farm Director about ongoing Farm operations
• Commonly do quick checks and/or water seedling trays on weekends
• Take over Farm leadership during times when the Farm Director is away
• Keep track of own hours and report them regularly
• *Qualifications:**
• Comfortable working in a Catholic environment and respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Gardening experience and openness to sustainable farming practices
• Physical ability to perform basic gardening tasks and willingness to work outside in a range of weather conditions
• Comfortable working with high school students and volunteers, many of whom have limited gardening experience
• Good communication skills and ability to interpret occasional spreadsheets and task lists
• Good work ethic, self-motivation, and attention to detail
• *Benefits:**
• Opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment that combines education and sustainable agriculture
• Chance to mentor and teach high school students and summer interns about sustainable farming practices
• Flexible schedule with average 10 hours per week, fluctuating throughout the season and school calendar
• Opportunity to work on a mission-driven farm that promotes ecological education, sustainable food systems, and food justice