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Work at the Rio Grande Farm Park!
At Rio Grande Farm Park, we are dedicated to fostering an equitable local food system that nourishes our people, economy, and ecosystem. Our mission is to provide a vibrant community space centered around sustainable agriculture and education. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact on our community.
A Place to Learn, Play, & Grow.
Join the Farm Park Team!
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Available Positions
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Job Overview:
The Development & Fundraising Associate is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of a strategic plan for the RGFP endowment fundraiser, with the potential for additional responsibilities in grant writing, reporting, and other financial development tasks to support programs across the organization.
Depending on the candidate’s skills and availability, this position can either be structured as a 15-25 hour/week independent contractor, or a 25-32 hour/week employee.
$22-30 per hour
Full Job Description click HERE
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A part-time, seasonal opportunity to be hands-on support for the Land Manager.
Send an email with a cover letter to opportunity.slvlocalfoods@gmail.com or call (719) 937-2319 to apply!
Applications close April 15th
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A year-round opportunity to lead the educational programming at the Park.
Click here for full position description, and details on how to apply.
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A position that will support the Education Coordinator, helping design lessons, lead the Rising Stewards summer program, and support adult farmer education.
This is a three-quarter term position, beginning in March 2024 and ending in October 2024.
For more details, click here.
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The Rio Grande Farm Park is a land-based project of the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition (LFC). Browse other positions and join our mission to create an equitable local food system in the San Luis Valley!
About Us
The Rio Grande Farm Park’s mission is to create and sustain a vibrant place where people come to learn, play, and grow. It is a land-based project of the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition (LFC). If you join the team, you will join a collaborative team at a grassroots nonprofit working to foster an equitable local food system in the San Luis Valley. The Farm Park hosts over 40 growers each year on 15 arable acres managed with regenerative and traditional methods. These growers participate in either the cooperative/market farming program or the family garden program. The whole 38 acres provide youth and community education, volunteer programs, and a public park, playground, and orchard, connected to Alamosa’s Rio Grande trail network. The Farm Park also hosts an abundance of community events, including a Wednesday evening Farmers’ Market in the summer. Further, the Farm Park manages enterprise projects for community benefit including retail compost sales, Education Center rental, and market vegetable production.
Find more information at slvlocalfoods.org and at riograndefarmpark.org.