LEAD FARMER at Morgan Hill Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Director of Student Nutrition, performs technical tasks and duties within the Freight Farm and with other farming initiatives that require specialized training related to planting, growing, and harvesting of hydroponic and other crops for the purpose of providing hyper-local food sources for the Student Nutrition program. This position requires skill in organizing, planning, scheduling, and delivering food products in close coordination with the operations and menu planning of the Student Nutrition Department. This position receives limited supervision and requires the ability to communicate the purpose, schedule, implementation of the farm program with site personnel across the District, including being a resource for student educational programs related to farming and nutrition.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent is required Three (3) years of experience, background, or demonstrated interest in food preparation, production, and sustainable farming is desired Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated success in trouble-shooting and problem-solving in a formal or informal leadership capacity LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid California driver's license May require pre-employment physical examination *** Testing for this position is tentatively scheduled for 10/10/2025***
Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety. This includes providing three professional references, with at least one being a current or former supervisor. Incomplete applications may not be considered, so we appreciate your attention to detail and thoroughness in the application process.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent is required Three (3) years of experience, background, or demonstrated interest in food preparation, production, and sustainable farming is desired Two (2) years of experience with demonstrated success in trouble-shooting and problem-solving in a formal or informal leadership capacity LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid California driver's license May require pre-employment physical examination *** Testing for this position is tentatively scheduled for 10/10/2025***
Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety. This includes providing three professional references, with at least one being a current or former supervisor. Incomplete applications may not be considered, so we appreciate your attention to detail and thoroughness in the application process.
Comments and Other Information
MORGAN HILL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
MORGAN HILL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Application Deadline
9/12/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/18/2025
Contact
Pooja Kodoth
408-201-6021
408-201-6021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
MHCEA Salary Step 48/P - $26.19 Per Hour
MHCEA Salary Step 48/P - $26.19 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Higher step may be offered after verification of relevant work experience
Length of Work Year
260 Days
Employment Type
Full Time