Farm Coordinator

Job no: 561701 Work type: Staff

Location:
Humboldt Categories: Unit 9
- CSUEU
- Technical Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals, Environmental Health and Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location) College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences 561701 Close Date: November 10 th , 2026 At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands‑on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world. Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands‑on learning, inspired teaching, ground‑breaking research, and thought‑provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt. Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down‑to‑earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly Humboldt is part of one of the nation’s largest and most impactful public university systems, where education, innovation, and service create meaningful change for California and beyond. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future at Cal Poly Humboldt. (561701) Crop Technician II, Farm Coordinator, CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,595 – $6,694 per month (Step 1
- Step 20), Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,595
- $5,384 per month (Step 1-9). Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full‑time, benefited, FLSA agricultural exemption, 12‑month pay plan permanent position with a one‑year probationary period in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Department. Position Summary: The Farm Coordinator coordinates the day‑to‑day operations of the new university farm space(s) and supports the development and preparation of learning spaces under direction of the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and in collaboration with faculty involved in the Critical Agriculture and Agroecology Studies program.

Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility:
- 35% To coordinate and perform the day‑to‑day workings of the farm and potential additional sites. This includes but is not limited to: Varied physical farm labor Managing equipment, facilities, and irrigation systems Providing work direction to student employees and volunteers Managing purchasing, requisitions, and procurement through P2P and completing related paperwork Working with various tools. The employee will also be responsible for coordinating with faculty and working with the Dean in scheduling crops and making the appropriate purchases of seeds, equipment, amendments, etc. that are required. Coordinate integration of the new Cal Poly Humboldt farm into academic affairs as a living laboratory and provide hands‑on instructional support for faculty teaching in the Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology (CASA) program. Hands‑on class and capstone module set‑up, breakdown, and materials staging
- 10% Pre‑stage tools, supplies, demonstration stations, and any accessibility needs before classes. Support faculty coordination CASA student capstones and applied projects as well as research and thesis activities, including space allocation, and end‑of‑project site restoration. Farm Product Distribution – 20% Coordinate consultation, harvest, and donations of fresh produce and other farm products to Oh Snap to include coordinate gleaning and planting with Oh Snap volunteers and employees and conducting consultative crop planning Manage Sales to Chartwells-this includes but is not limited to: Working with the chef to determine items for delivery, field washing items, delivery of said items, managing purchasing, and consultation with Chartwells staff to ensure we are meeting their needs through consultative crop planning Operations & Safety: inventory, procurement, and infrastructure readiness – 20% Maintain inventories and ordering for instructional and farm materials, and coordinate basic readiness of water access, storage, wash/pack areas, pathways, and teaching/gathering spaces. Lead safety and compliance practices for farm duties and requirements, including food safety and soil safety practices where applicable. Other duties as Assigned – 5% Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include: As listed in Classificatio