RV FARM TECHNICIAN - Position Type: - Administration/Director - - Date Posted: - 3/3/2026 - - Location: - River Valley Local Schools - - Date Available: - ASAP - - District: - River Valley Local Schools{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} RV FARM TECHNICIAN: - Part Time hourly/administrative position for the RV Food Service Department - The ideal candidate would be an agriculture and education minded individual with good verbal and written communication skills that is not afraid to get their hands dirty - This person will work with a group of 3 to 4 other Farm Technicians to continue to create a positive space and environment for student learning - The hourly rate depends on experience and follows the Farm Technician pay scale - Flexible work schedule but must be available February through November - The position may require some evening and weekend events throughout the year (anticipate less than 12) - Anticipated start date: Immediately Duties include but not limited to: - Work with the Food Service Administrative team on crop planning and planting schedule to ensure harvest time aligns with food service needs - Tend to the needs of the farm from seed to harvest - Track daily processes including but not limited to pesticides, pests, rodents, weeds, produce handling, and the HACCP Plan - Help create and play an active role in community engagement events within our school district (4 per year) - Play an active role in local community events related to farms, fresh foods, and produce - Help create and lead successful events and our annual Summer Camp programs - Submit monthly purchase requests for equipment and supplies to the Food Service Director - Track planting and harvesting yields throughout the year - Monthly farm/produce education sessions in classrooms - Involvement in every-other-week Wellness Club meetings at the Middle School with 6th Grade (after-school club) - Marketing our farm progress & Farm to School Program through social media - Communicate weekly with the Food Service Director at weekly meetings - Meet the yearly professional development training requirements as they are assigned - Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director - Partner with teachers to help support farm and food curriculum Requirements: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Knowledgeable of Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P. Certification) - State and Federal background checks required - Meet all other employment requirements for River Valley Local Schools For further information, or if interested, please contact Brent Herdman, Director of Food Services at bherdman@rvk12.org Please apply through Applitrack at www.rvk12.org under the Employment Opportunities tab.