• Plan, plant, and manage crops across a one-acre urban flower farm

    • Oversee daily farm operations including irrigation, harvesting, and maintenance

    • Develop seasonal farm plans to maximize yield, quality, and profitability

    • Manage supplies, equipment, and farm budget

    • Lead the sale of farm products at farmers markets, including the Rochester Public Market

    • Build and maintain relationships with retail partners and explore new sales channels

    • Support expansion into retail and online sales opportunities

    • Ensure strong product presentation and customer experience

    • Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.

    • Assist in delivering hands-on training as part of a 10-week workforce development program

    • Mentor and supervise program participants in farm tasks and job readiness skills

    • Support volunteer days, tours, and community events

    • Ensuring all staff and volunteers adhere to health and safety regulations.

    • Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.

    • Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible learning environment

    • Assist in the expansion of on-site volunteer opportunities that welcome individuals of all ages and abilities

    • Assist in the development of programming that engages community members beyond the core workforce development cohort (ages 18–24)

    • Build relationships with local, like-minded, organizations to increase access for underserved populations, including veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, immigrant communities, and families

    • Provide an inclusive, accessible, and supportive farm environment for all participants

    • Identify opportunities to grow the program’s reach and better serve the surrounding community

    • Experience in farming, horticulture, or urban agriculture

    • Ability to manage both production and sales responsibilities

    • Strong organizational and communication skills

    • Comfort working with diverse populations, including youth and community participants

    • Experience with markets, retail, or customer-facing roles is a plus

    • Passion for agriculture, education, and community impact