The Tide to Land Education Apprenticeship starts off with an orientation to Ocean Hour Farm and our work. This includes various opportunities to shadow staff members who work in different departments including livestock management, crop production, and ecological monitoring. The Apprentice will then work alongside the Education Program Associate to design, plan, and facilitate Ocean Hour Farm’s Summer 2026 Career Pathways in Regenerative Land Stewardship program. This six-week paid program will expose local high school students (ages 16-19) to a range of careers in regenerative land management (such as agriculture conservation, and landscaping) through hands-on activities, site visits to other organizations, and direct training from leaders in the field.

The Tide to Land Education Apprentice will be integral to the success of this program. Their responsibilities will include curriculum development, daily set-up and breakdown, co-teaching, conflict resolution, role modeling, documentation, as well as administrative activities. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate on certain adult education workshops and events throughout the summer. By the end of the Apprenticeship, this individual will be able to confidently lead groups through experiential lessons, have a stronger understanding of systems thinking and glean best practices in informal education with diverse audiences. This apprenticeship will also interweave critical reflection (in the form of check-ins and reflection activities with the Education Program Associate) with the goal of supporting the apprentice in developing their own style, values, and practices around environmental education.

The Farm Apprentice position offers a hands-on, experiential education opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in farming but who are early in their professional journey. This residency-style apprenticeship provides a comprehensive learning environment on a working farm, with a focus on both livestock and market garden scale crop production, touching on ecological design and ecosystem monitoring. Apprentices will develop practical farming skills through a structured combination of shadow learning, independent project work, and exposure to various facets of farm operations.

The role is ideal for someone with limited farming experience, preferably local to the area, and who has a support network in the community.