Greenacres Foundation (GAF):

Greenacres Foundation offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Our campuses are living classrooms, where programming can explore the natural environment, horsemanship, the arts, and generative agriculture. Whether it's an educational field trip, fun summer camps, farm-fresh products or events which blend learning and celebration, a quality experience awaits every guest. Our team at Greenacres is passionate and dedicated to our Mission and brings inspiration to all our endeavors.

Our unwavering commitment shines through in how we embrace our values - Grace, Generative, Giving, Good Neighbor Policy, and Green. Our team always aims for excellence, prioritizing Quality, Quality, Quality (QQQ) in every endeavor. We thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork leads to achievements. More than a workplace, Greenacres is a career, a lifestyle and a place to wholeheartedly embrace the Mission and Values set forth by our visionary Founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Here, dedication isn't just a requirement; it's a way of life.

Summary:

We employ the most curious and brilliant people. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the mission of Greenacres and lives our values through meaningful work with students, colleagues, and the community. They have a passion for working with children, a commitment to regenerative agriculture, and a desire to inspire curiosity, stewardship, and connection through education. 

At Greenacres, we are lifelong learners who believe in the holistic management of grass-grazed livestock, intensive generative gardening, and improving soil health without the use of synthetic fertilizers. Across our Arts, Agriculture, Equine, and 

Environment programs, we create meaningful learning experiences that help students explore the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecology, community, and stewardship.

If you enjoy collaborating with teachers, facilitating inquiry-based and hands-on learning experiences, and helping students develop meaningful connections to the natural world on a real working farm, you might be a Greenacres person.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality environmental education programming for school groups, camps, and special events.
• Incorporate agriculture, farming, conservation, and ecological concepts into educational programming.
• Collaborate with educators and subject matter experts across Greenacres to continuously improve curriculum and learning experiences.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Teach outdoors in a variety of natural settings and weather conditions, including forests, fields, ponds, streams, and farm environments.
• Support Greenacres' mission, values, and culture through meaningful interactions with students, families, educators, and community partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Biology, Natural History, Natural Resources, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated teaching or facilitation skills and a passion for working with children and youth through hands-on, experiential learning. 
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality educational experiences that meet the needs of various audiences. 
• Commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of Greenacres, including the principles of Quality, Quantity, Grace, Green, Giving, Generative, and Good Neighbor Policy. 
• Desire to serve others through meaningful educational experiences that connect learners to agriculture, food systems, and the natural world. 
• Ability to travel to all current and future Greenacres educational sites. Primary travel occurs between the Indian Hill, Ohio and Oldenburg, Indiana campuses, with occasional travel to Lewis Township, Ohio and Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio.
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and FBI fingerprint background check. 
• Ability to perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Comfort facilitating education programs outdoors in varying weather conditions and agricultural settings, including interaction with livestock, gardens, and natural areas. 

Preferred

•  Experience teaching or facilitating learning experiences for K-12 students in traditional or non-traditional educational settings.
• Experience in outdoor, environmental, agricultural, farm-based, museum, nature center, camp, or other experiential learning environments. 
• Familiarity with inquiry-based instructional practices, student-centered learning approaches and interpretive education principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of agriculture, food systems, horticulture, livestock management, ecology, environmental science, or related disciplines. 
• Experience with holistic, regenerative, or generative agriculture practices.  

Why Choose Us?

As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and

welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top

benefits and perks.

• Market Competitive Salary
• Generous PTO Package
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Fun & Engaging Culture
• Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the
• latest innovations, technologies and processes.

Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.