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Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG) is a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food. Since 1989, we have provided children, adults, and families in Salt Lake County with access to land and education for growing and eating fresh produce, while building and nurturing community connections through gardening and healthy food. We accomplish this through six main programs: Advocacy & Justice, Community Gardens, Education, Job Training, Volunteers, and Youth and School Gardens.
The Farm Incubator Program Manager is responsible for shaping and managing the daily operations of WCG’s new Farm Incubator Program (FIP). This program is actively being designed in response to community demand and feedback regarding urban farmers’ experience growing in Salt Lake County. By providing education, land access, job training, and community resources, WCG is building an education and support system to encourage new/existing organic vegetable farmers to enter (and stay) in the field. In 2026, the FIP Manager will be continuing to develop the program’s processes, informing design of growing/education sites, and cultivating a network of supporting resources both internally and with external organizations. The FIP Manager will work closely with existing WCG staff.
This position requires experience in program development, foundational organic farming knowledge and skills, teaching experience, and a passion for sharing knowledge with others.
Primary Responsibilities Program Development & Management - 40% (~16 hours/week, variable with seasons and throughout development stages)
Cultivate and manage relationships with existing local organizations (nonprofits, social service agencies, government institutions, etc.) to support land access, business development, educational programming, etc.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to review/select new incubator farmer sites beginning in 2027
Collaborate with WCG Agriculture Operations team on design and maintenance of incubator site infrastructure
Track expenses, submit reimbursement requests, report on monthly spending
Work closely with supervisor to inform and create budget requests for programming, operating, staffing costs
Support Marketing and Communications team
Identify opportunities to increase visibility of Farm Incubator Program
Utilize Joomla platform to communicate programming opportunities through WCG’s website; keep program information up to date
Participate in strategic planning to ensure programming is mission‑driven, aligned with WCG’s values, responsive to community needs
Facilitate outreach, recruitment of program participants, community feedback
Ensure a safe, inclusive, engaging environment across all programming
Program Facilitation - 40% (~16 hours/week, variable with seasons)
Develop and provide year‑round technical assistance to support farmers in organic vegetable production and skill‑building. Based on farmers’ needs, manager may be teaching and mentoring around topics such as (but not limited to):
Organic growing principles/practices
Crop planning
Greenhouse production
Seedling production
Irrigation system selection/maintenance
Weed and pest management
Soil health management
Equipment selection/maintenance
Record‑keeping, data‑informed decision making
Collaborate with Agriculture Operations team regarding ongoing management of Farm Incubator Group Site in line with WCG standards and policies
Ensure farmers and program participants are upholding their responsibilities as students and land stewards in compliance with land use and program agreements
Coordinate guest instructors and other subject matter experts to bolster support and skill‑building for farmers in topics outside of FIP Manager’s expertise. This may include (but is not limited to) topics such as:
Farm business development & planning
Organic flower, seed, and fruit production
Livestock integration following organic principles
Coordinate with local farmers to support apprenticeships and peer‑to‑peer learning for community members
Maintain communication with program participants
Evaluation and Reporting - 10% (~4 hours/week)
Manage data for program activities using CiviCRM database
Document program activities with photographs, written protocols, reports
Conduct regular evaluation of programming delivery, effectiveness, impact to inform further program development
Report on programming activities, participant numbers/demographics, etc. regularly
Additional Responsibilities - 10% (~4 hours/week, variable with seasons)
Participate in WCG events, general staff responsibilities
Engage in continuing education to increase knowledge, develop skills
Attend, actively participate in staff meetings, team meetings, staff workdays, trainings
Collaborate with other WCG programs, Departments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, environment, related fields; demonstrated experience in horticulture and/or farm-based education also considered
Significant experience in organic vegetable farming and sustainable food production; demonstrated leadership/management in farm operation preferred
Commitment to learning about and practicing anti‑racism, inclusion, equity in food justice
Ability to work effectively with diverse community members in individual/group contexts
Experience teaching diverse adult learners
Three or more years of program delivery and management experience
Ability to handle conflict professionally and navigate contentious situations
Positive, flexible attitude; ability to solve problems creatively; willingness to ask for help
Basic computer skills (MS Office, Google suite, Apple)
Transportation, ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County
Ability to accomplish physical farm tasks - bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting/carrying 50+ pounds, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual - Spanish and English preferred
Professional mediation experience Hours Full‑time (40 hours per week). Schedule varies throughout the season. Requires some evenings and weekends.
Salary and Benefits Hiring and salary growth range of $45,000-$50,000. Health insurance, HSA, 401K, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, access to garden produce.
Compensation this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000
Application instructions Please click here to sign in and view application details. If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!
Deadline January 20, 2026
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The Farm Incubator Program Manager is responsible for shaping and managing the daily operations of WCG’s new Farm Incubator Program (FIP). This program is actively being designed in response to community demand and feedback regarding urban farmers’ experience growing in Salt Lake County. By providing education, land access, job training, and community resources, WCG is building an education and support system to encourage new/existing organic vegetable farmers to enter (and stay) in the field. In 2026, the FIP Manager will be continuing to develop the program’s processes, informing design of growing/education sites, and cultivating a network of supporting resources both internally and with external organizations. The FIP Manager will work closely with existing WCG staff.
This position requires experience in program development, foundational organic farming knowledge and skills, teaching experience, and a passion for sharing knowledge with others.
Primary Responsibilities Program Development & Management - 40% (~16 hours/week, variable with seasons and throughout development stages)
Cultivate and manage relationships with existing local organizations (nonprofits, social service agencies, government institutions, etc.) to support land access, business development, educational programming, etc.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to review/select new incubator farmer sites beginning in 2027
Collaborate with WCG Agriculture Operations team on design and maintenance of incubator site infrastructure
Track expenses, submit reimbursement requests, report on monthly spending
Work closely with supervisor to inform and create budget requests for programming, operating, staffing costs
Support Marketing and Communications team
Identify opportunities to increase visibility of Farm Incubator Program
Utilize Joomla platform to communicate programming opportunities through WCG’s website; keep program information up to date
Participate in strategic planning to ensure programming is mission‑driven, aligned with WCG’s values, responsive to community needs
Facilitate outreach, recruitment of program participants, community feedback
Ensure a safe, inclusive, engaging environment across all programming
Program Facilitation - 40% (~16 hours/week, variable with seasons)
Develop and provide year‑round technical assistance to support farmers in organic vegetable production and skill‑building. Based on farmers’ needs, manager may be teaching and mentoring around topics such as (but not limited to):
Organic growing principles/practices
Crop planning
Greenhouse production
Seedling production
Irrigation system selection/maintenance
Weed and pest management
Soil health management
Equipment selection/maintenance
Record‑keeping, data‑informed decision making
Collaborate with Agriculture Operations team regarding ongoing management of Farm Incubator Group Site in line with WCG standards and policies
Ensure farmers and program participants are upholding their responsibilities as students and land stewards in compliance with land use and program agreements
Coordinate guest instructors and other subject matter experts to bolster support and skill‑building for farmers in topics outside of FIP Manager’s expertise. This may include (but is not limited to) topics such as:
Farm business development & planning
Organic flower, seed, and fruit production
Livestock integration following organic principles
Coordinate with local farmers to support apprenticeships and peer‑to‑peer learning for community members
Maintain communication with program participants
Evaluation and Reporting - 10% (~4 hours/week)
Manage data for program activities using CiviCRM database
Document program activities with photographs, written protocols, reports
Conduct regular evaluation of programming delivery, effectiveness, impact to inform further program development
Report on programming activities, participant numbers/demographics, etc. regularly
Additional Responsibilities - 10% (~4 hours/week, variable with seasons)
Participate in WCG events, general staff responsibilities
Engage in continuing education to increase knowledge, develop skills
Attend, actively participate in staff meetings, team meetings, staff workdays, trainings
Collaborate with other WCG programs, Departments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, environment, related fields; demonstrated experience in horticulture and/or farm-based education also considered
Significant experience in organic vegetable farming and sustainable food production; demonstrated leadership/management in farm operation preferred
Commitment to learning about and practicing anti‑racism, inclusion, equity in food justice
Ability to work effectively with diverse community members in individual/group contexts
Experience teaching diverse adult learners
Three or more years of program delivery and management experience
Ability to handle conflict professionally and navigate contentious situations
Positive, flexible attitude; ability to solve problems creatively; willingness to ask for help
Basic computer skills (MS Office, Google suite, Apple)
Transportation, ability to travel throughout Salt Lake County
Ability to accomplish physical farm tasks - bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting/carrying 50+ pounds, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual - Spanish and English preferred
Professional mediation experience Hours Full‑time (40 hours per week). Schedule varies throughout the season. Requires some evenings and weekends.
Salary and Benefits Hiring and salary growth range of $45,000-$50,000. Health insurance, HSA, 401K, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, access to garden produce.
Compensation this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000
Application instructions Please click here to sign in and view application details. If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!
Deadline January 20, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr