JOB POSTINGS

Ekar is an equal opportunity employer and we deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from diverse backgrounds. Applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, cultural, ability, and gender backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Community Outreach and Programs Manager

Ekar’s Community Outreach & Programs Manager (COPM) plays a central role in the organization by planning, coordinating, and implementing community-based programs, educational initiatives, and food access efforts that advance Ekar’s mission. This role serves as a key point of connection between Ekar staff, community partners, educators, volunteers, and funders, ensuring programs are delivered effectively, documented accurately, and continuously improved based on feedback and reporting requirements.

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your connection to Ekar's work and how your experience relates to this position to Executive Director Jason Plotkin at jason@ekarfarm.org.

For the complete job description with full responsibilities and qualifications, click here.

Community Farmers

Ekar’s Community Farmers are an important part of our core farm team, working at the intersection of farming and food systems equity. This part-time role (~20 hrs/week) includes learning and performing all farm tasks and gaining a comprehensive view of all farm operations, including: harvesting, seeding, transplanting, weeding, trellising, soil cultivation, CSA distribution, irrigation and more. Community Farmers are asked to assist the Farm Manager in whichever tasks are required depending on the day/season.

To apply to be a Community Farmer, please complete this google form.

For the complete job description with full responsibilities and qualifications, click here.

Board Member

Ekar Farm is seeking new Board members who are passionate about community, land stewardship, and food justice to help guide our next chapter at our new permanent home at Shalom Park in Aurora.

Board members play a vital role in supporting Ekar’s mission, strengthening organizational sustainability, and serving as ambassadors within the broader community. We are especially interested in individuals who bring experience or interest in areas such as nonprofit governance, fundraising, finance, strategic planning, legal expertise, communications/marketing, community organizing, or urban agriculture and food systems.

We welcome board members who value collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and relationship-building and who are excited to help steward Ekar’s long-term vision while sharing responsibility for the organization’s growth and impact.

If you care deeply about equitable food access, building resilient local food systems, and supporting a community-rooted nonprofit, we would love to connect.

Please click here to complete the application and email our Executive Director at jason@ekarfarm.org.