Thank you for your interest in our farm. Please review the opportunity we have available, and if you are interested, send a personal letter describing your current life situation and what you would like to establish with our farm.
Small homestead farm in beautiful Lyons, Colorado has a unique opportunity for an inspired, nature loving person to come lead and develop a wide variety of educational programs. Bring your own interests to grow with this established farm community.
Previous programs have included:
- horseback riding
- theater camps
- afterschool farm animal care
- herbal medicine making classes
- wool crafting
- seasonal projects with the land
- painting & sculpting animals, landscapes and other art projects
- children's nature program
- equine therapy & nature based therapy
- horse camps, horse fun shows and more!
We are open to either having someone make use of existing program materials or create their own. The business has well established online scheduling, payment and marketing systems.
This is an independent contractor opportunity or a farm lease opportunity depending on experience and the level of collaboration desired.
Please reach out if you:
- Have experience in organic gardening and/or animal husbandry
- Are self-directed and passionate about a program you'd like to be a part of or create
- Demonstrate ability to teach and lead group activities for children and adults that are engaging and fun
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track complex situations with ease
- Desire connection to land to develop a relationship of reciprocity and abundance
- Or if you already have your own business of children's nature education or any of the above and are looking for a home for it.
We have available:
- 6 acres, riverfront property
- small herd of horses, flock of sheep, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, rabbit, guinea pigs and their habitats
- farm is setup for children's ability to interact with good fences and spaces to visit animals with boundaries.
- unique wetland area
- organic vegetable and herb gardens
The property also has residential space available. Please enquire about our separate studio apartment, private 1 bedroom basement apartment or campers used for seasonal housing. Opportunity for long term housing may be available, sorry no additional pets at this time.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 12 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lyons, CO 80540 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lyons, CO 80540: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person