Role Rundown: This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position involves working outdoors with teens, schools, and families 50% of the time, regardless of weather, and includes community-based school and family visits. The other 50% of the role supports other PGP programs, goat care, and meetings. Candidates must be available to work three Saturdays per month from 8 AM to 12 PM, as well as two additional mornings during the summer, with alternative days designated as the “weekend” during those times. The salary range is $40,000–$52,000 annually, based on the candidate’s qualifications, with a $500 monthly healthcare stipend. Applicants from the BIPOC community are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Need to Succeed: The ideal candidate will have experience working with and leading BIPOC youth, whether as a teacher, social worker, or in a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience in youth programming, leadership, or community outreach. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) is required, along with strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Candidates must demonstrate cultural awareness, a passion for working with marginalized youth, and experience with trauma-informed practices. Physical health is essential, as the position involves carrying up to 35 lbs. and walking on uneven terrain. The candidate must be vaccinated for COVID as needed, pass all required background checks (Child Abuse, FBI, and Criminal), and be an excellent team player with strong planning, communication, and punctuality skills. No prior experience with goats, farming, or gardening is necessary, but excellent references are required.

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@phillygoatproject.org. We’ll get back to you by February 22, 2025.

For PreK-12 including SPED:

• New K-12 field trip programs available for the 2023-2024 school year! (included SPED)
• Curriculum is aligned with PA standards with lessons in language arts, mathematics, science, and goats!
• Stop by, meet our education team (and goats).

No registration required. Raffle to win cool goat swag!

Date and Time: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM

Lead and organize school visits, help with community events, assist with media content, and become BFFs with 13 goats.

Candidates must:

• Live near the farm (6336 Ardleigh Street)
• Have excellent writing & public speaking skills
• Have a good sense of humor
• Be social media savvy (IC, FB, Twitter)
• Be comfortable in front of people of all ages
• Have the ability to improvise
• Work well on a team (flexibility and initiative)
• Be able to ask for help & receive feedback
• Work outdoors in all types of weather
• Be in good physical health

You must have references and be eligible for background clearances. No goat experience is necessary, but you do have to work some weekends.

Part time: 20-25 hrs/wk; $18-$23/hr

Apply.