Employment

Explore Job Opportunities at Soil Born Farms

Our organization seeks diverse individuals who are committed to self-awareness and personal growth and are willing to participate in creating an organizational culture of openness, awareness and respect. We are united around a common vision for the greater good.

Youth Educator

Soil Born Farms is a non-profit, organic, and regenerative farm dedicated to environmental stewardship, community health, and experiential education. Located on the historic American River Ranch in Rancho Cordova, our mission is to create an urban agriculture and education project that empowers youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system. This year, we are expanding our impact with the completion of a new animal barn facility. This milestone enables us to reintroduce livestock to the farm and establish a dedicated space to house Future Farmers of America (FFA) student projects.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Youth Educator to lead engaging, hands-on educational programming for students from early childhood through high school. A primary focus of this role is developing immersive agricultural projects and overseeing the educational animal program while ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and safety. In addition, you will partner with the education team to deliver engaging field trips, summer camps, and homeschool activities. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in agricultural science, environmental education, and animal husbandry, with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into interactive, outdoor learning experiences. Additionally, experience with ruminants is beneficial. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please send a resume to Shannon Hardwicke, Youth Education Manager, shardwicke@soilborn.org

Prep Cook

Do you love cooking with farm fresh organic ingredients? We are accepting letters of interest and resumes for an experienced Prep Cook to join our Culinary Arts Team. The starting wage is $19-20 per hour based on experience. Schedule is 30-40 hours a week (Tuesday through Saturday). Saturdays are mandatory. Benefits offered after a 60 day probation period.

Shares the common goal of providing healthy & seasonal meals to the community
Interest & skills in cooking education and working with youth
Previous cooking & baking experience. Restaurant kitchen experience a plus
Knowledge of farming/ gardening/ seasonal produce
Ability to follow & duplicate recipes for consistently high-quality meals
Ability to maintain a pleasant environment of cleanliness & organization
Knowledge of health & safety rules in a kitchen
Able to take direction and work in a team
Self motivated, quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job
Adaptable – will be working alongside a rotating volunteer crew with a range of skill sets
California Food Handlers Card & Certification
Must be able to work Saturdays
Must be able to meet physical requirements of standing, twisting, bending, repetitive motion and lifting 10-50 lbs regularly
Expected to perform prep list tasks like vegetable chopping, basic cooking duties such as soup and salad preparation, fruit filling for desserts. Assist in assembly and packaging, clean up & inventory management

Send you resume and letter of interest to Gina Marraccini Chef/Educator, gmarraccini@soilborn.org and cc Janet Zeller, jzeller@soilborn.org