"Program Assistant - Organic Farm"

Program Assistant - Organic Farm

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover NH 03755

Category: Farming and Agriculture

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 01/27/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1012124

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $77,900

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Position Purpose:

Supports daily operations and programs at the Dartmouth Organic Farm. Leads organic vegetable and flower production in fields and greenhouses; coordinates harvest, delivery, and customer needs; trains and works alongside student interns and volunteers; and maintains the site's landscape, equipment, and infrastructure. Contributes to maple sugaring, beekeeping, and orchard care. Works with Assistant Director for Experiential Education to develop and deliver educational, recreational, and community programming aligned with the Sustainability Office mission, including class engagement, orientation trips, events, and research use. Manages space rentals and event logistics (reservations, communications, setup, invoicing). Provides support for Sustainability Office communications, student programming, events, and administrative duties; contributes to Sustainability program development and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies or a related field.
• Food and agriculture experience, including organic vegetable production and harvest.
• Knowledge of farm implements and machinery; willingness to troubleshoot.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and people in a fast-paced, innovative team.
• Experience training and orienting volunteers at varied skill levels.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; eligible to be a Dartmouth Approved Driver.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Dartmouth Sustainability Office student programs, initiatives, and events.
• Experience implementing sustainability, campus initiatives, and/or environmental projects.

Farm Operations (50%):

• Plan and execute organic vegetable and cut-flower production (seeding, transplanting, irrigation, pest management, harvest, delivery).
• Hire, train, schedule, and lead student employees and volunteers; advise the student farm club.
• Maintain grounds, equipment, and facilities; perform basic repairs.
• Support maple sugaring, beekeeping, and orchard maintenance.

Events and Site Use (10%):

• Serve as primary contact for farm space use by students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Manage event reservations, email inquiries, site setup, and invoicing for all space use.
• Promote farm programs and resources for teaching, research, and community building.

General Office Responsibilities (15%):

• Support Sustainability Office communications and events (inbox/phones, space and catering bookings, supplies).
• Contribute content for social media and the bi-monthly newsletter.
• Create tools and programs that engage diverse user groups; offer ideas that advance Dartmouth's sustainability leadership.

Program Support (15%):

• Develop and enhance experiential learning programs (e.g., immersion trips, local food initiatives).
• Build learning tools, program plans, partnerships, and funding strategies; implement new programs.
• Leverage the Organic Farm as a teaching and research site (e.g., using organic recertification as a learning opportunity).
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions and communications.

Culture and Employee Belonging (10%):

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley... Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness... Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Celia Johnson, Campus Services Recruiter
Celia.G.Johnson@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Rosi Kerr, Director of Sustainability
Rosi.Kerr@dartmouth.edu

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84474