VA
$87,061 – $113,185
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages a therapeutic farm program for homeless and food-insecure Veterans, blending horticulture expertise with program coordination to deliver both agricultural production and healing-centered activities. The position requires overseeing daily operations, volunteer coordination, community partnerships, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to Veterans' needs.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related plant science discipline with at least 30 semester hours in basic plant sciences (16 in horticultural subjects)
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in farm or horticultural program management
- Experience supervising volunteers and trainees
- Experience developing and implementing therapeutic programming
- Knowledge of VA policies and safety compliance
- Experience in crop production, greenhouse operations, and farm management
Nice to have
- Graduate-level education in horticultural field (can substitute for some experience requirements)
- Experience with Compensated Work Therapy programs
- Applied research or pilot program experience
- Experience with grant funding and donor relations