Program Coordinator
Green Umbrella
Organization: Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd. Evendale, OH 45242
Category: Hourly,(20-25 hours/week) Non-Exempt, Monday-Friday, weekend or
evening hours.
Compensation: $20 per hour
Responsible to: Director of Education
Contact: Katie Schoeny, Director of Education, kschoeny@gormanfarm.org
Position Summary: The Program Coordinator position is to support and serve learners from Pre-K through
Adults. This role coordinates day-to-day public program logistics, scheduling, partner communication, and
volunteer/instructor support to ensure safe, high-quality educational experiences, which support the mission
of Gorman Heritage Farm to build a healthy community through farm-based education and experiences
about food, sustainable agriculture and the natural world.
Primary Responsibilities
● Coordinate program scheduling, registration and calendars for Adult & Family Public programs.
● Work collaboratively with GHF staff on program development to promote the mission of Gorman
Heritage Farm.
● Opportunity to design, develop and implement programs to grow community programming.
● Assist with program evaluation: collect feedback, track participation data, and help improve
program delivery.
● Serve as the main point of contact for program participants, families, and community partners
(inquiries, registrations, confirmations, follow-ups).
● Manage program logistics: supplies, lesson/material prep support, site readiness in coordination
with educators, instructors, volunteers or staff, and day-of program flow.
● Support educators/instructors/volunteers with necessary GHF informational documents, rosters,
checklists, and orientation/training as needed.
● Coordinate promotion of programs with Communications/Systems Lead for social media,
website, external sites for promotion.
● Maintain registration and participant records, including waivers, attendance, and payment
tracking (as applicable).
● Maintain organized digital files and program documentation
● Ensure policies are followed related to safety, accessibility, and risk management.
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Additional Responsibilities
● Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
● Participate in staffing of GHF fundraising events, such as set-up, break-down, and (including but
not limited to May Farm Fest, Row by Row, late August and Sunflower Festival, first weekend in
October).
● Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
● Experience coordinating programs, education, youth programming, nonprofit operations, or similar work.
● Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and seasonal program
volume.
● Warm, professional communication style with children, families, educators, and community
partners.
● Comfort working in a farm/outdoor environment (uneven terrain, weather variability, animals,
and farm activity).
● Proficiency with basic tech tools: Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, shared
calendars, and databases (or willingness to learn).
● Ability to pass background checks as required for working with youth.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience in environmental/agricultural education, outdoor education, museum education, or
experiential learning.
● College degree in child development or child education.
● Familiarity with evaluation/outcome tracking.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Gorman Heritage Farm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all
backgrounds to apply.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: kschoeny@gormanfarm.org
Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2026