Coordinator, Farm Garden, Sales & Marketing
Coordinator, Farm Garden, Sales & Marketing
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $5,144.00 - $6,255.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 25-01529
Location: Forestville, CA
Department: Shone Farm
Closing: Continuous
Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: February 11, 2026
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.
• First Round of Interviews: Week of February 23, 2026
• Finalist Interviews: Week of March 9, 2026
• Desired Start Date: March 30, 2026
Compensation/Benefits
• Salary Range: $5,144.00.00 - $6,255.00.00 per month (25/26 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $5,672.80 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under general direction, coordinates and assists in the operations of the Shone Farm garden and production fields. Coordinates, organizes, and communicates information between garden production and customers. May serve as a lead worker to other classified employees.
This is a regular, Part-time (0.80 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
• Coordinates farm produce and product sales with farm staff and customers, including Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farm stands, events, and restaurant and wholesale accounts. Maintains relationships with buyers and customers.
• Coordinates and assists in the operations of Shone Farm, with primary responsibility in the garden and Alvin J. Hansen Sustainable Agriculture Center, including food production and processes, stewardship of the agricultural land, and educational experience opportunities.
• Assists in the sales, budgeting, marketing, branding, and distribution activities of all Shone Farm products and services, including farm events.
• Assists with educational experiences and activities for students and farm staff.
• Ensures the proper care and maintenance of all relevant equipment and tools.
• Maintains proper agricultural land management and safety procedures in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Leads daily activities, demonstrates, trains and oversees short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees, student employees, and volunteers in the Shone Farm garden.
• Coordinates marketing campaigns to promote Shone Farm products and events to the public, using e-mail, social media, press releases, and print advertisements.
• Records, monitors, and reports farm sales and payments. Maintains financial data. Identifies new markets, venues, and customers for distributing products. Develops promotional materials.
• May supervise and direct the work of short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees, student employees, and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, agriculture, or a closely related field of study required.
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of experience in agriculture, horticulture, or farming operations and sales required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Frequently required to work under inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to operate a variety of hand tools safely.
• Ability to complete the following trainings: forklift operations and certification.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:
• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
• A brief cover letter.
• Current resume.
• A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
• If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see https://hr.santarosa.edu/minimum-qualifications-equivalency-and-foreign-degrees.
• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/ClassEquivAppfinal.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.
Non-Discrimination
The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Title IX, please refer to https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/santarosa/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D6596B2171AA and https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/santarosa/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D47RJT6650FF, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.
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