WHAT WE DO
Craigardan is a nonprofit arts organization and educational working farm that leverages collective creativity for social good. We bring people together for place-based and interdisciplinary learning, providing creative residencies, courses, and events that span diverse artistic and knowledge disciplines in order to foster curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration.
Craigardan supports ceramic, literary, visual, and performance artists, as well as farmers, chefs, activists, scholars, and researchers from the Adirondack region and around the world. We cultivate a dynamic that amplifies each individual’s work and activates collective creativity within the community. We believe that fostering the interaction between artists and the local public is as important as providing sheltered time to artists to further their creative practices.
As an organization deeply rooted in this region’s unique history, Craigardan exists at the nexus of processes (re)making this region’s present and future: environmental conservation, the resurgence of small farms, rural economic revitalization, and cultural/social activism.
By developing interdependent connections within our local Adirondack community, we nurture a deep sense of place through people, culture, food, stories, and the exchange of ideas and skills. With a built-in focus on equitable exchange across a wide range of disciplines, Craigardan offers an experience that ties the creative process to larger contexts. This experience leads to new questions and new initiatives; and it generates positive social change through collective creativity.
MISSION + VISION
Craigardan is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to encourage the human imagination to interpret the world with philosophical, ecological, and artistic perspective.
We envision an Adirondack region defined by its makers who are committed to the development of sustainable systems that integrate the needs of human communities with the integrity of the natural world.
On-site position
Elizabethtown, NY
United States
ELIGIBILITY
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree
- At least 1 years of related experience
- Nonprofit experience a plus but not required
Applicants must have a strong affinity for Craigardan’s mission and work, live in or be willing to relocate to the Adirondacks, and thrive in a place-based environment — this position is not a remote or work-from-home position.
COMPENSATION
Full-time, 40 hour per week position
This position provides training and offers room for growth for the right candidate
Starting salary $45,000+ commensurate with experience and skills
The employment package includes:
- 30 paid holiday, personal, and wellness days per year
- Monthly medical stipend
- Staff shares of farm food produced at Craigardan and 15% off in the Farm Store
- Free access to programs and educational classes
- Continuing education, training, and professional development support
This position requires working Saturdays. This job description covers key responsibilities but does not outline all duties. This is a long term position, all applicants must be willing to commit to at least two years. Craigardan is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applications from women, people of color, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+
APPLY
Apply in confidence. Email a cover letter, resume/CV, and three references by email to Michele Drozd, executive director, at info@craigardan.org.
POSITION OPENING
Craigardan seeks a dynamic new Farm Store + Communications Manager to join our talented team as we continue to build our beautiful new campus on Craigardan’s 320 acre site in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains.
This is a year-round, full-time position with room for growth that allows for creative problem-solving, innovation, and exploration in a supportive, inclusive environment. The Farm Store on Craigardan’s Community Farm is a vibrant, exciting, and direct interface with the regional community. We work closely with local food producers and farmers to support our regional food system and feed our neighbors.
This position provides a rich and rewarding experience while maintaining a positive work-life balance. The Adirondack region is known for its work hard / play hard ethos, and Craigardan is located at the center of this incredible playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
Our staff is the heart and soul of this place-based organization and we value their personal well-being as much as their professional growth. Learn more about our people and programs at www.craigardan.org.
THE POSITION
As an integral member of Craigardan’s team, the Farm Store + Communications Manager must work closely with staff in all areas of the organization. With the direction and close collaboration of the Executive Director, the FSC Manager will oversee two main areas:
- Farm Store Management (60%)
- Conduct weekly ordering for store and program needs
- Stock, organize, and maintain the store and gallery
- Manage sales, inventory, general record-keeping
- Manage artist and store vendor information
- Manage store billing and invoices
- Ensure sales tax compliance
- Ensure SNAP/WIC program and DOH/ Ag and Markets compliance
- Effectively and positively talk about Craigardan and its programs with customers, volunteers, and the local public
- Communications Management (40%)
- Manage Craigardan’s social media presences, produce social video content, etc.
- Write and manage electronic communications including community emails, alumni updates, and newsletters.
- Assist with the annual report, annual appeals, benefit event, and other fundraising communications
- Assist with program advertising communications including the annual program guide
- Manage the annual Gardan Journal from calls for submission to publication in digital and print formats
- Assist in the coordination of content on Craigardan’s website
- Ensure consistent branding and voice across platforms and publications
WHAT YOU DO
You have acquired the life experience and work skills for this position and you have a strong desire to think creatively, learn about, and promote:
- The importance and role of local food and agriculture in vibrant communities
- The value of cultural opportunities in rural regions
- Connections between regional/national/international community members, program alumni, and organizational initiatives
- The power of the arts and the creative process in designing the future we want to see
You are capable, curious, and positive; and you are comfortable in your ability to:
- Lead but also listen; ask questions and take direction
- Be highly responsible, dependable, observant, adaptable, and organized
- Communicate exceptionally well both verbally and in writing
- Work alone or in a team
- Accept critical feedback
- Think and act quickly and efficiently, without missing details
- Manage spreadsheets and documents, databases, and project timelines in a clean and organized way
- Develop systems to collaborate and work efficiently with others
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Continue to learn and grow; and set and achieve goals