Farm Coach – Waimānalo, O'ahu, Hawai'i

About the role

GoFarm Hawaiʻi is seeking a full-time Farm Coach for their Waimānalo training farm beginning September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach AgXposure and AgXcel programs through hands-on field instruction and online learning.
• Plan and facilitate classes, coordinate guest speakers and field trips, and mentor beginning farmers.
• Create a supportive, engaging learning environment that helps participants build technical farming and business skills.
• Support and execute crop production, farm maintenance, infrastructure upkeep, and general site operations.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and productive training farm.
• Cultivate positive relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate in-person with the Waimānalo team and virtually with statewide administrative, operations, and business staff.
• Use digital tools to communicate, maintain records, and support program coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GoFarm Hawaiʻi’s educational programs.

Requirements

• Commercial farming experience in Hawaiʻi and a strong understanding of local crop production systems.
• Experience with crop production planning and long-term farm management.
• Experience teaching, training, facilitating, or mentoring individuals or groups.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and group management skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build positive relationships with participants, partners, and team members.
• An understanding of place-based agriculture and Hawaiʻi’s farming community.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and other online collaboration tools, with the ability to facilitate engaging virtual instruction.
• A collaborative, self-motivated approach to work and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and operating farm infrastructure, irrigation systems, equipment, or machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with repairs or general farm maintenance.
• Formal education in agriculture, horticulture, education, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical farm work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule & Availability

This position is employed through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) and supports the GoFarm Hawaiʻi program. Full-time position (40 hours per week). Start date: September 1, 2026. Regular weekend work is required as part of GoFarm Hawaiʻi’s educational programs.

Employment Information

• The position is supported by the GoFarm Hawaiʻi program.
• Benefits are provided through RCUH.
• Learn more about employee benefits here: https://www.rcuh.com/resources/for-employees/benefits/

If you have any questions, contact us at info@gofarmhawaii.org.