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Program & Partnership Coordinator

30-hour/week contract position through 2026 with opportunity for FT employment in 2027

Reports to Executive Director and collaborates with Farm Team

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Raleigh City Farm is a non-profit urban farm celebrating 15 years of connecting and nourishing our community through regenerative agriculture.

Our team stewards our two sites using regenerative agricultural practices that benefit plants, people, pollinators and the planet and we harvest approximately 10,000 lbs of nutrient dense food annually that is made affordable and accessible through our Farmshare and Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand programs.

We also educate and engage the community through volunteer workdays, tours, workshops, events and sharing digital content. Our Internship program advances our vision of a healthy community supporting the next generation of farmers.

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented team player who is passionate about leading programs that advance our mission, stewarding partnerships that ensure their financial sustainability and engaging future Farm Friends through volunteer service.

The right candidate must be self-motivated and flex their remote and on the ground collaboration and project management skills. Strong proficiency with various tech platforms, excellent writing and communication skills and strong follow-up essential.

Must be available Wednesday evenings from 3pm—7:30pm for Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand from mid April-October and occasional Saturdays to operate pop-up Farmstands. Alignment with our nonprofit urban farm’s core values: Nutrition, Integrity, Solidarity and Resilience.

Position Responsibilities

  • Program:

    • Plan, implement, monitor and refine programs, associated activities, and projects with a focus on Farmshare, Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand, Artist in Residence, First Saturday, and Farm to Camp

    • Collaborate with Marsh Creek Park staff on combined programming efforts as the second site is established

  • Fundraising:

    • Research funding opportunities to support program goals

    • Write and track grants, sponsorships and other funding sources

    • Cultivate relationships and attend relevant networking events

  • Volunteers:

    • Collaborate with Executive Director, Farm Managers, and board members to engage volunteers in all activities including Saturday Workdays, Wine+Weeds, corporate workdays and Agroecology tasks

    • Lead all pre and post volunteer communication related to our Blount St. location to ensure adherence to safety standards and other site-related guidelines

    • Collaborate with Marsh Creek Park and City of Raleigh staff to grow volunteer opportunities and programs at the second location

  • Administrative:

    • Set schedules, create timelines, and coordinate all program activities

    • Manage all platforms (i.e. Acuity, Jotform) for implementation

    • Attend weekly meetings with Farm Team and monthly board meetings

    • Maintain and document program records, manage databases, and handle general administrative duties

  • Marketing and outreach:

    • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Committee to support marketing strategies that promote programs. 

    • Attend community events to network and represent Raleigh City Farm in the food systems space.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and why you are interested in the position to info@raleighcityfarm.org.

Raleigh City Farm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.