Job Opportunities
Grow Some Good…
We’re Hiring!
We are looking for qualified, motivated individuals to help move our mission forward! Grow Some Good currently supports schools across Maui and a community garden & agroforest in Kahului. As a non-profit, positions are dependent on receiving grant funding and donations. Garden Coordinator positions are typically for the school year and breaks are non-paid unless there are special projects.
Scroll down to learn more about our open positions and their respective responsibilities and qualifications.
Click on one of the following positions to apply:
Program Manager – Farm to School
School Garden Coordinator (Open Call – description below)
ALL SCHOOL GARDEN COORDINATOR APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE ON MAUI
Program Manager
Job Position Description
The Program Manager oversees Grow Some Good’s Farm to School Program across multiple schools in Maui County, ensuring program excellence and sustainability. This role includes hiring and supervising garden coordinators, managing school partnerships, organizing staff trainings, engaging volunteers, and maintaining program data. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with some administrative experience, a background in project and garden management, leadership experience, and a passion for creating positive social change. This supervisory role requires a balance of office work and hands-on fieldwork, with significant autonomy.
Program Management and Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of Garden Coordinators/Educators across multiple schools.
- Serve as the primary liaison with school administrators to establish garden goals, sustainability plans, staffing needs, and contracts.
- Develop work plans, manage staff schedules, and coordinate team meetings.
- Manage the scheduling and staffing of intersession programs with partner agroforestry sites.
- Track and report program metrics (e.g., student engagement, produce harvested) and lead annual surveys with school administrators.
- Approve and manage budgets for garden programs, including staff expenses and community donations.
- Work closely with Garden & Project Coordinators to ensure they have the necessary tools, supplies, and materials to run safe and effective programming.
Staff Recruitment, Training, and Retention
- Hire and supervise part- and full-time staff, including collaboration with schools to onboard Part-Time Teachers (PTTs).
- Lead curriculum delivery, food safety, garden maintenance, and classroom management training programs.
- Provide feedback and mentoring to staff, conducting annual performance reviews to support professional growth.
- Coordinate and communicate other professional development opportunities.
Community Outreach and Partnerships
- Build relationships with community leaders, farmers, and partner organizations to strengthen program resources.
- Coordinate volunteer engagement and connect with local partners to support garden initiatives.
- Assist in organizing and executing an annual County-wide school garden workday across multiple school gardens.
- Represent Grow Some Good as a Hawai‘i State Farm to School Network member and attend inter-island meetings.
- Collaborate on legislative efforts to promote food sustainability and agricultural education in Hawaii.
Development and Reporting
- Assist the Development Director with grant writing, fundraising initiatives, and reporting on program impact.
- Prepare monthly reports on program activities for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Attend and participate in board meetings.
- Contribute to social media, newsletters, and outreach materials by sharing program successes and updates.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, agriculture, environmental science, or a related field, with at least two years of relevant experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10 or more people.
- Strong project management skills, including report writing and data tracking.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, educators, and community partners.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; willingness to travel across Maui County.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Comfortable with public speaking and media interviews.
Desired Qualifications
- Organic gardening experience and knowledge of garden maintenance and safe tool use.
- Familiarity with Hawaii’s local food systems, culture, and native plants.
- Experience working with schools or after-school programs.
- Commitment to healthy eating, nutrition education, and sustainable agriculture.
- Ability to transport materials; a truck or willingness to use rentals is a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- The role involves office work (80%) and outdoor activities (work from home flexibility).
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Requires standing, stooping, and walking across uneven terrain in various weather conditions.
- Must be able to perform tasks requiring physical dexterity and sustained movement.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
- Full-time salaried position: $62,500 – $70,000 per year.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and community involvement.
School Garden Coordinator
Job Position Description
The Garden Coordinator leads curriculum-focused outdoor classes and garden-based nutrition workshops. The Garden Coordinator works with teachers as they plan their lessons utilizing the outdoor classroom and models skills that teachers need to feel comfortable using the garden to teach science, history, social studies, cultural studies, math, literacy and other standards in practical real-life applications.
Details:
We are currently hiring for positions at multiple schools on Maui. Positions may be Grow Some Good staff, Department of Education positions, or private school positions depending on school placement.
- 10-35 hours per week depending on position
- HOURS: Varies based on school hours, but typically 7 hours/day between 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. up to 5 days/week + prep time
- LOCATION: various schools across island of Maui
- RATE: Varies based on education/experience and placement
Responsibilities
- Work with teachers to develop lessons that support classroom teaching in a range of curriculum areas (science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, etc.).
- Lead garden classes, incorporating both environmental science and nutrition education as they relate to the garden.
- Oversee and coordinate students’ hands-on experiences in the garden (planting, tending, harvesting and cooking).
- Create video lessons as needed for distance learning opportunities.
- Lead safe and efficient maintenance of the garden, coordinate volunteers, support school outreach functions and work with PTA and PCNC (Parent Child Networking Coordinator) and Grow Some
- Good to secure needed supplies.
- Collaborate with Grow Some Good on garden scheduling / maintenance, plan and prepare for garden work activities, co-manage planting schedule, and ensure availability of tools and other necessary materials.
- Establish garden time schedule with curriculum coordinators and teachers.
- Participate in community garden events that bring students, families, teachers and community members together.
- Maintain necessary records of garden use and volunteer activity.
Required Qualifications
- Current Maui Resident
- 4 year college degree with work in agriculture, science, ecology, environmental science, education or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college background.
- 1+ years of facilitation or teaching experience with youth aged 5 – 14.
- Knowledge and experience in growing a variety of edible plants, preferably in tropical climates. Knowledge of topics including urban gardening, botany, biodynamics, aquaponics, indigenous farming techniques. Knowledge in environmental science, health and nutrition, food systems and food access are a plus.
- Ability and willingness to create video lessons as needed for students participating in distance learning. Experience with video editing a plus.
- Ability to establish positive rapport with diverse groups of students and volunteers through written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults.
- Ability to organize work plans and work independently.
- In good physical condition with willingness to participate in occasional physical labor in garden setting. Much of day is spent on your feet in outdoor setting. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Should have access to transportation for occasional supplies procurement and delivery, and be able to show proof of insurance for vehicle used.
- May be required to meet Department of Education minimum qualifications for employment and/or complete background check.
- Must be able to access a personal computer and have a cell phone.