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Our Values, Our Culture

As we aim to advance good in the world, we  believe that our culture and the manner in which we work carries the same significance as the outcomes we are trying to achieve.

 

Grace
We seek to understand and engage with one another with humility, forgiveness, and respect.
Peace
We pursue a just, diverse society through our initiatives and place, starting with ourselves.
Excellence
We continually aspire to elevate our collective work through an inner drive to go beyond what has been done before.

Openness
We communicate often and honestly, championing the resolution of issues promptly and directly.

Meaning
We cultivate meaningful community rooted in joy, integrity, and our common sense of purpose.

New Outcomes
We learn and collaborate broadly, generating new perspectives and outcomes to advance human flourishing.

 

Grace Farms is dedicated to providing access and opportunities for diverse communities to collaborate for good. Our Foundation’s commitment to diversity begins with our staff and extends to all aspects of our programs, work, and on-site experience.

Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and Team.

 

 

Open Positions

Marketing Associate

Full Time

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

The Marketing Associate will actively collaborate with, and be an integral part of the Marketing team, supporting all brand efforts. In particular, responsibilities will focus on developing, editing and production of collateral materials, website updates, as well as brand research and monitoring. Through the role, you will help us drive awareness, extend engagement with our brand to multiple channels, and refine it as we continue to evolve and grow.

Responsibilities:

  • Update the on-site monitor videos on a weekly basis
  • Collaborate with our Social Media Manager to cross-post short-form video to the appropriate channels
  • Make daily and weekly updates to select pages on gracefarms.org and designforfreedom.org to ensure all content is up to date.
  • Monitor the homepage to ensure upcoming event information is up to date.
  • Crop images for webpages, as needed
  • Work with Senior Content Manager to troubleshoot mobile functionality on a quarterly basis and provide support during SEO audits and regular maintenance.
  • Identify keywords and optimize older web pages using best practices for SEO.
  • Spearhead the marketing department’s community outreach efforts including posting upcoming events to external calendars as well as researching and strategizing targeted outreach for events appealing to a range of interest areas.
  • Take lead in establishing connections with institutions for more targeted outreach, including local school systems.
  • Hang upcoming event posters in local venues in Fairfield County
  • Understand our audience through basic reporting available on Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Salesforce, as well as meetings with our Visitor Experience Team, and make content and functionality recommendations for our website and collateral materials.
  • Support marketing team in generation and implementation of event marketing and campaigns
  • Assist with maintaining social channels and brand monitoring, as needed
  • Project coordination at different increments ensuring progress of projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with preference given to Communications & Marketing majors.
  • 1-3 years of professional experience within a corporate or non-for-profit communications team.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing channels (web and social media) strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Adobe InDesign strongly preferred
  • Strong research skills with an eye for detail and organization of information.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communications skills
  • Self-starter who excels with deadline-oriented milestones and can shift with changing priorities
  • Highest level of integrity with demonstrable record of handling confidential information with discretion

Compensation based on experience $56,000 – $60,000

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

About Grace Farms 

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Photo & Video Producer

Full Time

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various teams to understand photo needs for projects, events, and campaigns, and develop a comprehensive plan to fulfill those requirements. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that visual content supports broader organizational strategies.
  • Identify and engage skilled photographers, both in-house and external, ensuring their availability and understanding of the foundation’s visual style and messaging. Coordinate vendor contracts with legal department.
  • Organize and plan photo shoots, including location scouting, talent coordination, and scheduling, to capture images that effectively convey the foundation’s mission.

  • Provide production direction to videographers and photographers to ensure that the visual content aligns with the foundation’s brand and effectively communicates key message. This includes Video and Photo review, selects and management of internal approval process.
  • Manage the budget for photography and videography production, making efficient use of resources to produce high-quality content within financial constraints.
  • Partner with archivist to maintain a comprehensive database of videos and photos, ensuring easy access and organization for various teams within the foundation.
  • Coordinate the editing and retouching of photos and video, maintaining consistency with the foundation’s visual identity, and ensuring that images are ready for use in various materials. This may consist of short and long form video editing, and preparation of assets for multiple collateral channels.
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs.
  • Utilize graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) proficiently to create edits and designs that meet industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with copyright laws and obtain necessary permissions for the use of video and images, maintaining accurate records of image usage rights.
  • Stay informed about visual storytelling trends, video and photography techniques, and industry best practices to continuously improve the foundation’s visual content.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in photography, videography, visual arts, or a related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of equivalent experience in a photo/video production capacity.
  • Proven experience as a professional Photographer/Videographer.
  • Outstanding portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software and tools.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work.
  • Understanding of branding principles.
  • Proven experience in coordinating and managing photography projects.
  • Knowledge of visual storytelling and the ability to align visual content with organizational messaging.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule that allows for a balance of a minimum of three (3) days on-site and some remote work. Position requires some weekend and evening work.

Compensation range based on experience $70,000 – $85,000

 

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

 

About Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Apply

Visitor Experience Associate - Full Time

Full Time

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Role: Visitor Experience Associate – Full Time

Reports To: Visitor Experience Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly, Non-exempt, Full Time (35 hours)

Role Status: On-site

 

Duties:

  • Warmly greets all visitors wherever they are assigned that day by creating a welcoming and friendly environment where visitors receive prompt, efficient and pleasant attention whether it be in person, on the phone or via e-mail.
  • Efficiently and effectively processes all visitors and members using the appropriate technology at the particular station or event they are assigned which may involve credit card and member card processing. Requests appropriate ID as necessary to ensure the integrity, safety and security of the visitor’s credit card and membership. Follows all established GFF financial/credit card policies and protocols with accuracy, integrity and honesty.
  • Anticipates and responds to visitor needs by providing accurate and helpful information about Grace Farms and all its offerings. Provides suggestions for personalized visit itineraries based on the visitors’ needs, interests, time, and other visitors attending with them (family, children, adults).
  • Promotes and educates visitors to the benefits of membership and processes membership applications including upgrades and renewals.
  • Solicits and records visitor feedback, suggestions, complaints and compliments about their experiences at GFF and make the supervisory team aware of such feedback for use in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives and efforts. Alerts supervisory staff to potential issues, problems and possibilities in a timely manner.
  • Continuously expands personal knowledge about GFF, its grounds, offerings, exhibitions, events and initiatives by active participation in training, staying abreast of news, events, and programs through team meetings, verbal, written and electronic communications, asking questions of staff and supervisors, and observing on-site activities.
  • Follows all safety protocols when greeting and processing visitors, guests, staff and members at the Welcome Kiosk upon arrival. Provides helpful and friendly guidance and direction to each arriving guest and member to start their visit to GFF in an exceptional manner.
  • Using best judgement, respond to visitor situations, calling upon supervisory and safety staff as needed in a timely, calm and clear manner.
  • Serves as part of the larger Events & Visitor Experience Team in various visitor experience capacities to extend hospitality to guests at public and private events at Grace Farms including, but not limited to: greeting, registration check-in, wayfinding, and providing necessary information to guests to ensure a welcoming and meaningful event and experience for all.
  • Always maintains a positive and professional image, reflecting pride in the position and enthusiasm for the Foundation.
  • Constantly contributes positively and enthusiastically as part of a team-oriented department with a “can-do” and joyful attitude.
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s, or course work related to obtaining a degree preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Previous experience in customer-service related positions required.
  • Proven ability to work comfortably and effectively with computers and other visitor facing technology. Experience with Point-of-Sale systems greatly preferred.
  • High energy, enthusiastic, customer centered intelligence and acumen is essential.
  • Must possess superior interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to extend kindness, grace and joy with every interaction.
  • Proven experience as a team player with a “can-do” attitude, highly organized, adaptable and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands as well as shifting schedules and unexpected circumstances that come with working with the general public. Must be able to maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume, high stress or unusual events.
  • Proven ability to work comfortably and efficiently with computers, electronic communications, and other technology.
  • Punctuality is key, as well as the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays. This position will work both indoors and outside depending on season and weather. Hours are subject to change on a weekly basis due to events and circumstances.
  • Must have transportation, valid background check, and ability to work weekends and evenings.
  • This position must work on site at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand, sit, see, read and speak English clearly, hear and use hands to reach, handle or feel.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • The employee must occasionally lift, push and/ or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

About Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Learn more about our internationally-acclaimed architecture, news about our humanitarian work, and Grace Farms’ leadership.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

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Lead Visitor Experience Associate - Full Time

Full Time

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

The Role:

The Lead Visitor Experience Associate will lead the way in making Grace Farms Foundation (GFF) a welcoming place for all who visit, ensuring high quality customer service, and assisting with the administrative functions for the department. The Lead Visitor Experience Associate will be part of a 3-person supervisory team, overseeing and working alongside the Visitor Experience Associates stationed in various locations on the property, including, but not limited to the Welcome Center, Sanctuary, Library and Court.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Model outstanding customer service and visitor-centered best practices for the Visitor Experience Associates, ensuring that visitors receive prompt, efficient and pleasant attention whether it be in person, on the phone or via e-mail.
  • Conduct morning meetings with the Visitor Experience Team to disseminate site-wide information about daily events and programs. Available to serve as on-site primary point of contact to respond to questions from visitors and the Visitor Experience Team.
  • Assist with training new and current Visitor Experience Associates to enhance the skills and competencies of each team member. Provide guidance and support when needed to the Visitor Experience team.
  • Ensures that the site is ready to receive visitors and the Visitor Experience Team is equipped with information and collateral in their assigned spaces.
  • Greet and orient school and tour groups, as well as partner organizations, prior to opening for on-site experiences with our Education & Engagement Specialists.
  • Monitor and manage inventory of retail items and books for Welcome Center & Library.
  • Assist with maintaining and managing our Guest Relations email inbox.
  • Authors and updates Standard Operating Procedures, Events & Visitor Experience handbook and other training manuals, as needed.
  • Continuously expands personal knowledge about GFF, its grounds, offerings, exhibitions, events and initiatives by active participation in training, staying abreast of news, events, and programs through team meetings, verbal, written and electronic communications, asking questions of staff and supervisors, and observing on-site activities.
  • Anticipates and responds to visitor needs by providing accurate and helpful information about Grace Farms and all its offerings. Provides suggestions for personalized visit itineraries based on the visitors’ needs, interests, time, and other visitors attending with them (family, children, adults).
  • Promotes and educates visitors to the benefits of membership and processes membership applications including upgrades and renewals.
  • Solicits and records visitor feedback, suggestions, complaints and compliments about their experiences at GFF and make the supervisory team aware of such feedback for use in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives and efforts. Alerts supervisory team to potential issues, problems and possibilities in a timely manner.
  • Follows all safety protocols when greeting and processing visitors, guests, staff and members at the Welcome Kiosk upon arrival. Provides helpful and friendly guidance and direction to each arriving guest and member to start their visit to GFF in an exceptional manner.
  • Using best judgement, respond to visitor situations, in a timely, calm and clear manner.
  • Serves as part of the larger Events & Visitor Experience Team in various visitor experience capacities to extend hospitality to guests at public and private events at Grace Farms including, but not limited to: greeting, registration check-in, wayfinding, and providing necessary information to guests to ensure a welcoming and meaningful event and experience for all.
  • Always maintains a positive and professional image, reflecting pride in the position and enthusiasm for the Foundation.
  • Constantly contributes positively and enthusiastically as part of a team-oriented department with a “can-do” and joyful attitude.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

  • Proven ability to direct, coach and mentor a team.
  • Proven ability to work comfortably and effectively with computers and other visitor facing technology. Experience with Point of Sale systems greatly preferred.
  • High energy, enthusiastic, customer centered intelligence and acumen is essential.
  • Must possess superior interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to extend kindness, grace and joy with every interaction.
  • Proven experience as a team player who is highly organized, adaptable and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands as well as shifting schedules and unexpected circumstances that come with working with the general public. Must be able to maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume, high stress or unusual events.
  • Proven ability to work comfortably and efficiently with computers, electronic communications, and other technology.
  • Punctuality is key, as well as the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays. This position will work both indoors and outside depending on season and weather. Hours are subject to change on a weekly basis due to events and circumstances.
  • Must have transportation, valid background check, and ability to work weekends and evenings.
  • This position must work on site at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s, or course work related to obtaining a degree preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a team supervisor, leader, or key holder is required.
  • Previous experience in customer-service related positions required.
  • Previous experience in supporting and representing the organization in programming and events.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand, sit, see, read and speak English clearly, hear and use hands to reach, handle or feel.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • The employee must occasionally lift, push and/ or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation range based on experience $21/hour

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.

About Grace Farms 

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Apply

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