Career Opportunities
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On Farm Education Manager
Arcadia seeks an On-Farm Education Manager for our nutrition and sustainable agriculture educational programs. The Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing and directing the Farm Camp, Field Trips, Small Group Visits, with shared responsibility for Open Volunteer Days, and the Fall Funtacular on the grounds of our Educational Farm at Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with kids and who enjoys being outdoors in a farm setting. Management experience is preferred as the On-Farm Education Manager is responsible for the onboarding and training of around 15 seasonal staff members each year.
Farm Camp Manager
Arcadia seeks a Manager for our Summer Farm Camp. The Manager will be primarily responsible for managing the conduction of the Farm Camp program and supervising a small team of Farm Camp Counselors during five, one-week sessions at our working farm on the grounds of Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with kids and who enjoys being outdoors in a farm setting. Camp counselor or camp management experience is preferred. Farming or gardening experience is preferred but not required.
Questions? Email Shelby@ArcadiaFood.Org
Farm Camp Counselor
We’re looking for Counselors for Arcadia’s summer Farm Camp. Counselors will be primarily responsible for an age-specific group of children during five one-week sessions at our working farm on the grounds of Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria, VA.
Questions? Email Shelby@ArcadiaFood.Org
Field Trip Guides
We're hiring Field Trip Guides to work with elementary and middle school classrooms who visit the farm for immersive, educational experiences in sustainable food and farming. Through Arcadia’s Field Trip program, we connect children to where their food comes from, the science behind what makes healthy soil, what makes up a plant, and much more! Our Field Trip Guides play an integral part in bridging the gap between local food systems and our surrounding elementary schools.
We are currently accepting applications. Submit your resume and cover letter via email with the subject line “Field Trip Guide Application: Your Name” to On-Farm Education Manager Shelby Hintz, at shelby@arcadiafood.org
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Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from March 26th-May 29th.
Mobile Market Associate
The Mobile Market season runs mid-May through mid-December 2025. We operate at eight market locations in total Tuesday through Saturday as well as operating shifts at our warehouse in Hyattsville, Md. Shifts will include a combination of weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Priority will be given to candidates able to commit 3 shifts weekly, including Saturdays.
Questions? Email Andrea@ArcadiaFood.Org
Veteran Farm Fellowship
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information about the Fellowship, to discuss a flexible arrangement, or to learn more about the Skills Bridge or other DOD programs, please email info@arcadiafood.org.
Volunteer, Intern, and Training Positions
Please see our Vounteer Opportunities page for other ways to get involved with Arcadia.
Check back soon for seasonal employment opportunities
We regularly hire for seasonal positions with our Mobile Market and Farm and Nutrition Education programs.
Mobile Market positions will be posted in the spring for positions that run from May through December. ​​
Farm and Nutrition Education positions include Field Trip Leaders and Guides and Farm Camp Counselors. Please check back soon for announcing regarding these positions.
Arcadia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.