Careers

We're hiring!

These positions are full time and require Kentucky residence. If you are interested in a position but don't feel like you meet all the listed qualifications, please consider applying anyway! We value a wide range of skills and experience, and we care about how your passion can support OAK's mission and support farmers. 

 

All candidates are invited to learn more about the job opportunities and apply through the links below (positions closed on 8/25/2023). With multiple positions open at once, applications will be submitted through Jotform and you will receive a confirmation email when your application is received. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: OAK welcomes your application. Employees shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, ancestry, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status and all other categories provided nondiscriminatory treatment by law, statute or ordinance. OAK’s job descriptions are general and are not considered a mandatory or comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about OAK’s efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of the organization in the identified program area and related activities, please apply to join OAK today.

 

 

Recent Openings 

Organic Transition Program Manager - THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

Are you knowledgeable about organic certification and have experience providing technical assistance or working with farmers? OAK seeks an Organic Transition Program Manager for this new position to implement Kentucky programming as a collaborator in the USDA Midwest Region Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). This position will coordinate activities for a new Mentor/Mentee project for organic farmers; coordinate and deliver one-on-one organic certification technical assistance; and participate in education and outreach across the state. This position will supervise 1-2 staff. 

Posted 7/5/2023. Apply by 8/4/2023 for priority consideration. Applications are now under review.

 

 

Farmer Education Coordinator - THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

Are you an agriculture-education focused leader who has experience working with farmers and event planning and familiarity with organic agriculture or working in local food systems? OAK is seeking a Farmer Education Coordinator to organize OAK’s Annual Farming Conference, which includes developing and delivering educational production curricula for Kentucky organic and sustainable farmers. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with other staff, advisors and stakeholders to design conference programming and will lead the implementation of all logistics of the conference. The Coordinator will also contribute to farmer education program activities led by other staff through on-farm field days, workshops, webinars and community events. The Coordinator will work to create expanded networks and knowledge-sharing opportunities for farmers by designing events to connect farmers with each other and with regional experts, resource providers and cutting-edge tools and research.

Posted 7/5/2023. Apply by 8/4/2023 for priority consideration. Applications are now under review.

 

 

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator - THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

Are you a marketing-focused strategic thinker and relationship-builder? Do you have experience working with farmers and familiarity with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or local food systems? OAK is seeking a Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to support a thriving network of Kentucky farms by increasing sales of CSA and other farm-grown and -raised products through a variety of market channels, including Kentucky Farm Share Coalition. The Coordinator will work to create marketing content and develop relationships leading to expanded sales opportunities for OAK’s statewide network of participating farms.

Posted 7/5/2023. Apply by 8/4/2023 for consideration. Applications are now under review.

 

 

Organic Production Specialist - THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

Are you knowledgeable about organic production and have experience developing technical assistance production plans and working with farmers? OAK seeks an Organic Production Specialist for this new position to work one-on-one with Kentucky farmers, answering organic production inquiries, and developing crop and livestock management plans. Experience with organic production of vegetables, fruits, corn, soybeans, small grains and livestock is required. Familiarity or interest in agroforestry preferred. The primary responsibility of the Organic Production Specialist is to engage with farmers and respond to their production inquiries, providing technical assistance in the form of the development and delivery of written management plans and production resources. 

Posted 7/5/2023. Apply by 8/4/2023 for priority consideration. Applications are now under review.

 

 

 

 

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