Supporting the Land & Community

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At HIP Agriculture, we promote regenerative agriculture through education and hands-on experience. Our team creates a sustainable ecosystem at our 26-acre Kohala farm, supporting the land and community.

Farm Manager

The Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture is seeking a skilled, collaborative Farm Manager to lead diversified organic production and sales at our farm. In this role you will plan and execute market garden, orchard, greenhouse, and agroforestry systems; steward soil health through regenerative practices; coordinate harvest, post harvest, and accounts with the Waimea Farmers Market, Kohala Food Hub, restaurants, and local stores; and manage a small team while mentoring participants in our Residential Apprenticeship Program. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated farm management experience in tropical systems, strong leadership and teaching instincts, and a deep commitment to food sovereignty, youth education, and community resilience.
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Program Manager

The Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture is seeking a Program Manager to oversee logistics and operations for our educational and agricultural programs. This role coordinates HIP Ag’s farm-to-school pipeline, Residential Apprenticeship Program, farmer training, and emerging soil health initiatives. The Program Manager ensures activities run on schedule, data is accurately tracked for grant reporting, and partnerships with schools, farmers, and community organizations are well supported. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing regenerative agriculture through effective program coordination.
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Farm-to-School Garden Coordinator

The Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Farm-to-School (F2S) Garden Coordinatorto lead and support student involvement in the Garden-to-Cafeteria (G2C) program and other farm-to-school initiatives at Kohala High School. This role involves managing the Kohala High School garden, coordinating hands-on gardening activities, cultivate a student-led supply chain for local food production, and working closely with high school students, teachers, and community partners to integrate agricultural education into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have strong gardening skills, experience in education and community engagement, with a strong commitment to sustainable food systems and student empowerment.
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