Careers
Director of Learning & Programs
Location: The Farm Collaborative at Cozy Point Ranch (Aspen, CO)
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt
THE MISSION
Our mission is to grow a regenerative local food system where the health of people and planet comes first. We envision a resilient food system grounded in connection, access, and joy—where children learn from the land, farmers thrive, and communities gather around food.
THE ROLE
The Director of Learning & Programs is the entrepreneurial architect driving The Farm Collaborative’s educational and community enterprise. You will activate our learning center and farm campus year-round through diverse offerings, including youth camps, school partnerships, culinary education, and regenerative agriculture experiences. Balancing strategy and hands-on facilitation, you will design and sustain a vibrant calendar of activities that maximizes our facilities while driving financial sustainability and earned-revenue growth. You will manage contract facilitators, oversee our Earth Keepers Summer Camp (including hiring the Camp Manager), and step in to teach and host programs, particularly during off-seasons, ensuring the campus remains a thriving community hub.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you are excited about this position to Liz@farmco.org and Sonya@farmco.org.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision, Strategy & Growth
- Execute a multi-year strategy to fully utilize the campus across all four seasons with educational, cultural, agricultural, and community offerings.
- Achieve key departmental metrics by 2028 (compared to 2024 baselines): 3X student participation, 3X revenue, and 3X program days delivered. (Note: This is a growth-oriented role; compensation increases are directly tied to achieving these metrics).
- Track and report participation, revenue, community impact, and cost-recovery margins.
Program Development & Delivery
- Develop and launch recurring year-round offerings (e.g., after-school, homeschool enrichment, adult workshops, seasonal celebrations, farm-to-table programs, private events).
- Serve as lead educator, facilitator, or host during off-peak periods to maximize operational efficiency.
- Recruit, onboard, and manage guest instructors, community experts, and facilitators, building systems for scalable program delivery.
Curriculum & Farm Integration
- Build a Curriculum Library (lesson plans, safety protocols, facilitator guides) to ensure high quality across all programs.
- Coordinate with the Regenerative Farm Manager to align educational opportunities with crop rotations, harvests, and livestock cycles.
- Integrate local artisans and subject matter experts, ensuring programs reflect regenerative agriculture and community resilience.
Summer Camp & Youth Programs
- Hire, train, and supervise the seasonal Camp Manager for the Earth Keepers Summer Camp.
- Lead annual camp planning, curriculum development, enrollment strategy, parent communications, and quality control.
- Maintain ultimate accountability for the safety, enrollment, and participant experience of all youth programs.
Administration & Partnerships
- Manage the departmental budget and optimize pricing to balance accessibility with financial sustainability.
- Maintain registration systems, databases, and compliance with grant reporting.
- Partner with the Community Outreach Manager to build enrollment pipelines and cultivate partnerships with schools, universities, and community groups.
Risk Management
- Enforce emergency procedures and ensure safe human-animal interactions, outdoor environments, and equipment use.
- Maintain audit-ready safety documentation, liability waivers, and incident reports.
Qualifications & Experience
- State of CO School-Aged Program Director Qualified (Required).
- Early Childhood Director Qualified (Preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in environmental/agricultural education, youth development, or program leadership.
- Proven track record of growing programs, managing budgets, and meeting revenue or participation targets.
- Experience teaching diverse ages and managing seasonal staff or contractors.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong organizational skills and deep alignment with regenerative agriculture.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Highly active hybrid role (office planning, community engagement, on-farm facilitation).
- Must be able to traverse uneven outdoor terrain in all weather and occasionally lift 30–40 pounds.
- Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends during programs and seasonal peaks.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000 to $80,000
- Benefits: package available including an attractive health package, on site harvest share, access to ski pass at discounted chamber pricing (details provided during hiring process), and access to Colorado Secure Savings Roth IRA Retirement Plan
- Opportunities for professional development
Farm Store Clerk
Location: Farm Co Market at Cozy Point Ranch (Aspen, CO)
Position Type: Part-Time, Year-Round (Includes at least one weekend day)
Reports To: Farm Co Market Manager
THE MISSION
The Farm Collaborative is a nonprofit dedicated to regenerative agriculture. Our Farm Co Market at Cozy Point Ranch is a community hub designed to connect our neighbors with seasonal products sourced within 100 miles. We are building a resilient local food system where the health of the planet and the people comes first.
THE ROLE
As a Store Clerk, you are the primary point of connection for our community. Your goal is to provide a welcoming atmosphere, maintain a beautiful market space, and ensure the smooth daily operation of our mission-driven store.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you are excited about local food to francesca@farmco.org.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service: Joyfully greet visitors and assist them with their purchases in a friendly, helpful manner.
- Financial Accuracy: Perform daily point-of-sale (POS) transactions, including cash handling, drawer balancing, and processing SNAP/Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) benefits.
- Store Upkeep: Keep the market beautifully merchandised, stocked, and clean to reflect our high standards and seasonal inventory.
- Farm Support: Answer the main farm phone and assist with light administrative tasks or community events as needed.
Qualifications
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with POS systems (e.g., Square, Shopify) and basic software like Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Cash Handling: Proven experience managing a cash drawer and processing various payment types with high accuracy.
- Reliable & Detail-Oriented: Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining a warm, solution-focused demeanor.
- Values-Driven: You naturally embody our core values: Connection, Collaboration, Stewardship, Integrity, Joy, and Optimism.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, navigate our root cellar (bending/stooping), and safely lift up to 40 lbs.
Compensation & Perks
- Pay: $20.00/hour
- Perks: Employee discount, access to fresh farm produce, and the joy of working in a beautiful, nature-connected ranch environment.
Apprenticeships
Regenerative Agriculture
Apprenticeship Program
Looking to get your hands in the soil and dive deep into regenerative agriculture? Join us for a 16-week+ immersive apprenticeship at Cozy Point Ranch in Aspen, Colorado. Learn by doing — from seeding and harvesting to animal care and market prep — all while contributing to a vibrant, working farm. Apprentices receive a weekly stipend, farm-fresh food, and hands-on education rooted in sustainability. No experience necessary.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to francesca@farmco.org and alex@farmco.org.
Job Description
Location: Cozy Point Ranch, Aspen, Colorado
Time Commitment: 16+ weeks (flexible start dates from mid-May/early June to late September/mid-October)
Hours: 40+ hours/week
Compensation:
$200/week + CSA share (farm produce, lamb, eggs – often the slightly cracked ones)
Optional: $100/week with possible housing included
Overview
This hands-on apprenticeship is designed for individuals eager to explore regenerative and organic agriculture. Over the course of the season, apprentices will gain experience in all aspects of farm operations, from crop production and irrigation to animal husbandry and community programs.
No prior farming experience is required, but a strong work ethic, curiosity, and enthusiasm are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily farm tasks: planting, harvesting, weeding, irrigation, animal care
- Support wash/pack operations and farmers market prep
- Assist with education programs and general farm maintenance
- Learn about soil health, composting, and rotational grazing
- Adapt to varied weather conditions and work in high-altitude environment (7,000+ ft)
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Has a flexible, positive attitude and willingness to take on varied tasks
- Can perform manual labor safely and consistently
- Is interested in sustainability and organic agriculture
- Has reliable transportation to and from the farm
To Apply:
Email your resume and a short statement of interest to francesca@farmco.org and alex@farmco.org.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Volunteer
join us in growing a healthier future
Explore our volunteer opportunities and sign up for a hands-on day at the farm! From turning soil and planting seeds to caring for our animals, your time and energy help us grow a more sustainable, resilient community—one day at a time.
New volunteer dates are added on the 15th of every month, so check back often if current spots are full. Got questions? Email us at liz@farmco.org.
Become a Farm Collaborative Ambassador
Looking to dig deeper into our work? Consider becoming a Farm Collaborative Ambassador—a long-term volunteer role for passionate individuals ready to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful impact. Ambassadors dive into specific areas of our operations and receive hands-on training to support our mission of regenerative agriculture, education, and community building.
what’s involved
Training & Mentorship: You’ll receive hands-on training and regular check-ins from our staff to set you up for success.
Flexible Scheduling: Adopt a plot or animal care shift that works with your lifestyle—weekly, biweekly, or seasonally.
Community Connection: Join a growing network of farm stewards and help create a more resilient local food system.
To become a Farm Ambassador, we ask that you join us for at least three public volunteer days before applying for training.
Once you’re ready, you’ll complete a short application and sign a simple agreement outlining the role.
There’s no one-size-fits-all path to becoming an Ambassador. Here’s how our current ambassadors are helping grow change:
- Lead volunteer days in our regenerative garden and greenhouse
- Care for our animals and help train new volunteers in daily chores
- Engage the community at local events and through outreach efforts
- Support composting, soil health projects, harvesting and land stewardship activities
Where Ambassadors Are Needed Most
Regenerative Gardening & Greenhouse Care
Ambassadors help maintain our teaching gardens and greenhouse, using organic and regenerative techniques to grow nutrient-rich food while improving soil health.
Animal Care & Education
Help tend to our goats, chickens, and other animals while teaching visitors—especially kids—about ethical animal husbandry and farm life.
Community Engagement & Events
Represent The Farm Collaborative at local events, workshops, and festivals to spread awareness and connect with supporters across the Roaring Fork Valley.
Ready to grow with us?
Email liz@farmco.org to learn more
Adopt an Animal!
Love animals?
Looking for a hands-on way to support the farm?
Our Adopt an Animal program offers volunteers the chance to help care for our furry and feathered residents. Choose a day or time that works for you, and we’ll train you on how to feed, care for, and connect with the animals who call the farm home.
This is a great opportunity for individuals or families who want a regular, meaningful connection with the farm—and the goats will absolutely remember you.
Volunteers will receive
- Guidance and training from our farm team
- A consistent animal care routine tailored to your availability
- The chance to build a special bond with our animals
Whether you’re an aspiring farmer or just a devoted animal lover, we’d love to welcome you into this essential part of farm life.
Email liz@farmco.org to get started!
Plan a Corporate Volunteer Day
Bring your team together for a day of hands-on impact at The Farm Collaborative. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Roaring Fork Valley, your group will get an inside look at our regenerative farming practices while helping grow food, care for animals, or support educational spaces that serve our community.
Your day includes a farm tour, training from our staff, and time to connect over a shared farm-fresh lunch.
Email liz@farmco.org to get started!
Don’t see your dream job?
We’re always looking for passionate people who believe in sustainable agriculture and community. Send your resume and a note about yourself to sonya@thefarmcollaborative.com — we’d love to hear from you!
Physical Address
200 Agricultural Way,
Aspen, CO, 81611
United States
Physical Address
PO Box 302
Woody Creek, CO 81656
We only receive mail at our
P.O. Box. Please only use this
address for mailing checks.
If something is urgent
on-site, please contact our
Site Manager, Alex Polly, at
970-914-2000.
For non-urgent issues,
questions, and otherwise,
please send an email to contact@farmco.org
