Rising Roots Youth Farming Coordinator

Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) is dedicated to empowering youth and supporting community-based agriculture initiatives in Tacoma, WA. As the full-time Rising Roots Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery and coordination of the Rising Roots youth microgreens and urban agriculture workforce development program. This program provides hands-on training for youth ages 16–25, focusing on microgreens production, food systems, entrepreneurship, and life skills development. You will work on-site across greenhouse, garden, and community locations, reporting directly to the Director of Programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly program sessions for youth participants.


• Support youth engagement, mentorship, and participation tracking throughout the program.


• Oversee planting, growing, and harvesting processes in microgreens and urban agriculture projects.


• Track program data and ou...