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The Nashville Food Project

Community Agriculture Operations Coordinator

Nashville, TN

Position Description / Responsibilities

The Nashville Food Project brings people together to grow, cook and share nourishing food, with the goals of cultivating community and alleviating hunger in our city. At The Nashville Food Project, we embrace a vision of vibrant community food security in which everyone in Nashville has access to the food they want and need through a just and sustainable food system. This mission and vision are guided by core organizational values, including hospitality, stewardship, interdependence, learning, justice, and transformation.

The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) was born from the idea that good food is a matter of basic dignity. Since its start in 2007, TNFP has served thousands of Nashvillians facing food insecurity. In 2011, TNFP was incorporated as an independent nonprofit, shifting the focus of its meals program toward a collaborative partnership model and launching an urban agriculture program. Today, TNFP continues to connect people to nourishing food and to each other through vibrant urban agriculture projects, made-from-scratch meals, and food shared with local partners working to disrupt cycles of poverty.

The Community Agriculture Operations Coordinator (CAOC) works to ensure that infrastructure and operations at the Community Farm at Mill Ridge, McGruder Community Garden, and the Growing Together Farm are well-maintained and function smoothly and consistently. Reporting to the Director of Agricultural Operations (DAO), the CAOC performs regular site maintenance, maintains tool libraries, coordinates annual plant sales, seed-packing, and distribution processes, monitors garden plots, supports simple maintenance and repair projects, and facilitates 2-3 volunteer events each week. This is a physically active position that requires consistent work in diverse outdoor conditions, particularly between March and November.

Agriculture Operations

  • Implement site management plans that utilize sustainable agriculture practices to emphasize organic year-round production and soil health among growers
  • Collaborate with the DAO to monitor and maintain infrastructure and operational needs at the Community Farm at Mill Ridge, McGruder Community Garden, and Growing Together Farm, including irrigation, compost, infrastructure repair, and equipment storage
  • Implement resource management systems, to include tracking garden input and supply inventory, and collaborating with the DAO to purchase and maintain garden tools and equipment as needed
  • Maintain accurate expense and inventory records for all purchases and report to the DAO
  • Support routine property maintenance as needed, including but not limited to mowing and weed eating during the common areas of the growing spaces
  • Coordinate procurement and distribution of vegetable seeds and plant starts as well as support greenhouse production of plant starts
  • Collaborate with the Community Agriculture Engagement Coordinator (CAEC) to coordinate resource distribution through the Garden Store, ensuring that growers have access to the supplies and inputs they need to grow successfully
  • Collaborate with the Community Agriculture Engagement Coordinator (CAEC) to ensure abandoned rental plots are cleared and prepared for new growers
  • Collaborate with the DAO and CAEC to develop and post language accessible signage at each site regarding operational processes and seasonal news and updates

 

Community Engagement

  • Facilitate 2-3 volunteer groups each week with volunteers of diverse backgrounds, ages and levels of experience in support of site maintenance & operational needs
  • Facilitate monthly workdays with gardeners and volunteers of diverse backgrounds, ages and levels of experience in support of site maintenance & operational needs
  • Provide onsite direction and technical support to growers at the Community Farm at Mill Ridge as needed, especially during community work days
  • Collaborate with the CAEC and DAO to address any grower concerns at the site regarding agricultural operations and/or infrastructure needs
  • Collaborate with the Community Agriculture team to help coordinate and facilitate large seasonal events, including Opening Day and Welcoming Week, among others
  • Help coordinate and facilitate large special project volunteer days across the Community Agriculture Network
  • Implement impact tracking processes to track volunteer engagement data and feedback
  • Supervise seasonal on-site interns on an as needed basis

Position Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years experience in farm and/or garden operations, with an emphasis on vegetable production
  • 2+ years experience in program coordination, communication, and/or administration
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Willingness, enthusiasm, and ability to work in all types of weather (hot, rainy, and cold)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, tasks, and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse communities
  • Cooperative work ethic and a positive attitude; hard-working, conscientious, and responsible
  • Well organized with attention to detail, record keeping and time management skills
  • Basic computer skills, to include word processing and email
  • Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills
  • English fluency, oral and written
  • Ability to regularly lift and move at least 40 pounds

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma/equivalent or relevant life experience
  • Experience in teaching and facilitation and/or a willingness to grow those skills
  • Experience in community engagement and organizing
  • Immigrants, refugees, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply

Application Instructions

CLASSIFICATION

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position at 40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, with regular weekend and evening hours. This grade of this position in the TNFP Compensation Policy is 35E.

COMPENSATION

Starting annual salary of $45,000-47,000, commensurate with experience. TNFP offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees including:

  • 75% employer paid health insurance for employees, and voluntary dental and vision insurance
  • 25% employer paid health insurance for dependents
  • Employer paid term-life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 15 paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment (i.e., remote and/or hybrid), including hours and location

 

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in our work and mission to info@thenashvillefoodproject.org. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The estimated start date for this position is early/mid-February 2026.

In all aspects of its work, The Nashville Food Project strives for a culture of inclusivity and fairness without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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