Sustainability Employment  2008

For job listings from previous years, go to the bottom of the page.

For the Ecological Farming Association Sustainable Ag Jobs listings, click here.

Check Goodwork and WiserEarthJobs and JuJu for more job links

Also, links to environmental jobs can be found here.

And jobs related to social justice here.

For an article on Environmental Jobs, click here and here.

Also, I maintain a separate list of Sustainability Internships here.

If you know of any jobs or internships that I should list, please send me an email at; jgerber@psis.umass.edu.  Thanks.

The following jobs are listed in chronological order (with apologies for rough formatting)

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July 15, 2008

REDFIRE: Check out several jobs at RedFire Farm in Granby here; http://www.redgatefarm.org/index.php?page=employment

Job Opening: Assistant Farm Manager. Atlas Farm, certified organic vegetable farm in Deerfield, MA seeks applicants interested in learning about running a vegetable farm, and willing to make a multi year commitment to the farm. We are interested in training the right person and are looking for someone with 1-2 years experience on vegetable farms, some tractor experience and mostly a strong desire to learn. This person would assist the farm owners with all aspects of farm management including production, marketing, equipment work and field crew supervision. For more information, visit their website or contact Sara.

Job Opening: NOFA/Mass Community Farm Organizer. This position is a 15-25 hr/week position. The employee will research all aspects of community farms. Send resume and three references or letters of recommendation to Julie Rawson by July 15. For a full job description, please visit the NOFA/Mass website.

Job Opening: NOFA/Mass Extension Educator. This position is a 10 hr/week position, moving up to 40 hr/week in October, pending funding. The employee will work closely with and collaborate with NOFA/Mass programs in all varieties of extension work. Send resume and three references or letters of recommendation to Julie Rawson by July 15. For a full job description, please visit the NOFA/Mass website.

Job Opening: Part-time help. Real Pickles is a small business, based in Montague, MA, producing raw, naturally fermented pickled foods from local, organic vegetables. We are seeking part-time help, beginning ASAP in Greenfield, MA. Work includes all aspects of production, including preparing fresh ingredients for fermentation and packaging finished product into glass jars. Work is physically demanding. Applicants should be hard-working, reliable, and able to lift 50 lbs. This is a great opportunity to learn all about the ancient art of lactic acid fermentation! For more information, call Dan at (413) 863-9063.

June 18, 2008

NOFA/Mass Community Farm Organizer

 

This position is a 15-25 hour per week position. Total hours to be determined. Applications will be accepted until July 15. This is an employee position. Starting pay is $11/hour, to be raised to $12/hour on October 1. NOFA/Mass Employees must be members of NOFA/Mass in good standing, must attend the annual staff meeting on Thursday, October 30, 9-4 pm and the annual staff/board retreat on February 27, 28 and March 1.Email (preferable) or send resume to Julie Rawson at julie@nofamass.org or 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 01005. Include three references or letters of recommendation. Questions, call Julie at (978) 355-2853.

 

• Research existing Community Farms, their origins, ownership structure, programs, finances, etc

• Research available funding from federal, state, local, and private groups for both organizing and set up

• Target specific communities for organizing based on:

-                 Expressions of interest from local groups and individuals

-                 Availability of farmland

-                 Demographics of local residents and likelihood of broad use and support

-                 Community need

• Work with local groups to identify accessible land, long-term sponsor, governance, funding and programs

• Help guide Community Farm through the set-up phase and leave in hands of strong local group

 

 

NOFA Extension Educator

 

This position will start at 10 hours per week with a goal of moving to 40 hours per week on October 1 if funds are available. Applications will be accepted until July 15. This is an employee position. Starting pay is $11/hour, to be raised to $12/hour on October 1. NOFA/Mass Employees must be members of NOFA/Mass in good standing, must attend the annual staff meeting on Thursday, October 30, 9-4 pm and the annual staff/board retreat on February 27, 28 and March 1. Email resume (preferable) and 3 references to Julie Rawson at julie@nofamass.org or 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 01005. Questions, call (978) 355-2853.

       There are many ways in which NOFA/Mass does extension education to  members and the general public. Face to face programs include the summer and winter conferences, the practical skills series, the land care course and lawn and turf course, the livestock resources service, and the  organic dairy program.. The Gardening the Community Program in Springfield teaches kids and community members how to farm/garden organically and there is a new initiative to expand community farms in Massachusetts.  .

       NOFA/Mass also educates through a number of written publications including: a bi-monthly newsletter, the Natural Farmer, the Organic Practices manual series, the Organic Food Guide and the Organic Land Care Guide, and online articles.

    The Extension educator will work closely with and collaborate with other NOFA/Mass programs that are doing this work.  Collaboration with other organizations in Massachusetts and the Northeast region that are doing similar work in this field is also a must. This person will establish an advisory committee of interested board, staff and NOFA members to assist in developing the work of the position. An extensive survey of NOFA/Mass members has recently been completed, which will aid in the development of this position.

 

       This extension educator work plan could include, but not be limited to:

 

·      Re-institute the “Ask Ed” service for farmers and gardeners with growing questions

·      Develop companion educational literature for bulk order products

·      Organize a 1-3 day advanced farming intensive workshop in December or January

·      Coordinate an organic gardening series blitz for next spring in multiple locations around the state

·      Provide online resources that could include discussion groups, easily accessed research, and web links to relevant resource organizations and publications

·      Work with summer and winter conference coordinators to plan grower intensives for these conferences

·      Work with practical skills coordinator to collaborate on workshops for that series

·      Write regular articles in  The Natural Farmer and the newsletter, as well as  consolidating articles on the website for easy reference

·      Coordinate on-farm technical assistance, particularly crop based, possibly using existing state resources and outside consultants

·      Organize twilight tours of crop farms throughout the state

      

The extension educator will work closely with the Executive Director in the months of July through September to develop a comprehensive program that will be ready to launch in October.

 

June 11, 2008

Job Opening: Farm Manager. Established PYO orchard in the Pioneer Valley with a loyal customer base seeks farm manager. Experience with tree fruit and marketing preferred. Position is year- round and requires experience with tree fruit and marketing, as well as tractor operation and equipment maintenance. Salary is commensurate with experience. Call (413) 665-4689.

Job Opening: Farmers' Market Staff. Enterprise Farm in Whately, Mass. is looking for Farmers' Market Staff. Position will cover 2-3 markets a week (between 25-30 hours). At least 2 Sundays a month is a must. The right person for the job is someone with experience in sales and farming, and has passion for fresh, organic food. If you are interested, call Alyssa McKim at (413) 320-6652.

Job Opening: Part-time help. Real Pickles is a small business, based in Montague, MA, producing raw, naturally fermented pickled foods from local, organic vegetables. We are seeking part-time help, beginning ASAP in Greenfield, MA. Work includes all aspects of production, including preparing fresh ingredients for fermentation and packaging finished product into glass jars. Work is physically demanding. Applicants should be hard-working, reliable, and able to lift 50 lbs. This is a great opportunity to learn all about the ancient art of lactic acid fermentation! For more information, call Dan at (413) 863-9063.

Non-Instructional Director of Food Services  (12 months)

 

 REQUIREMENTS

·         Bachelor’s degree in food service management, nutrition, or related field.

·        Must exhibit excellent working knowledge of National School Meal program laws and regulations, computer and software for budget preparation, analysis and financial reporting; must have excellent analytical and forecasting skills.

 

EXPERIENCE

·         A minimum of two years successful experience as a supervisor or manager in an institutional and/or school food service or comparable setting.

·         Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team leader.

·        Ability to work with other groups in the integration of nutrition into other core subject areas.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provides overall planning, direction, and responsibility for achieving mission, operating, and financial goals at New Haven Public Schools Food Service; responsible for representing NHPS food service’s interests to a variety of stakeholders; (please refer to job description).

 Base Salary Range:  Commensurate with Experience

 Applicants must submit a letter of interest and a résumé to:

 Personnel@new-haven.k12.ct.us or New Haven Public Schools,

Personnel Department, , 54 Meadow Street, New Haven, CT  06519

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Food Justice Coordinator, Just Food, New York City, NY

Just Food is a NYC non-profit organization that addresses regional farm and food issues. We work to build a more just food system. This means, for example, that family farmers make a fair profit for their efforts, and all people have access to affordable, healthy food. It also means that farming techniques focus on the ecological methods that protect nature's resources, as well as the urban and rural people that live off these resources. One of the main aims of our Food Justice program is to encourage NYC residents to be more aware of and engaged in farm and food issue advocacy. Last day to apply: June 11, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/282395-329

 

Executive Director, Intervale Center, Burlington, VT

The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the initiatives of the Board of Directors in accordance with the comprehensive strategic plan and leads the Intervale Foundation in fulfilling its mission to develop sustainable ecological systems that provide solutions for productive land stewardship, innovative farming practices, and sustainable economic development. Last day to apply: June 30, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/281560-123

           

Outreach Manager, Campaigns, The Humane Society of The United States, Gaithersburg, MD

Care about animals—and the planet? Here’s your chance to join a winning team that’s working hard to improve the lives of farm animals! The Humane Society of the United States is hiring an outreach manager for its factory farming campaign. Last day to apply: July 1, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/278349-76

 

Call for Nominations, Glynwood Center’s 6th Annual National Harvest Awards

The Harvest Awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses across the United States that do an exceptional job of supporting sustainable agriculture and regional food systems. Deadline for nominations: 21 July 2008.  For more info, see: http://www.glynwood.org

 

Food and Society Policy Fellowship call for applications

The Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute is pleased to announce a request for applications for the 2009-2010 class of Food & Society Policy Fellows.

Due date: 26 June 2008. Download application information here: http://www.foodandsocietyfellows.org/publications.cfm?refID=102200

Download the application cover sheet here: http://www.foodandsocietyfellows.org/publications.cfm?refID=102199

 

Marketing and Communications Manager, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Pocantico Hills, NY

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a farm, a kitchen, a classroom—an exhibit, a laboratory, a campus. The mission of this unique, nonprofit, member-driven collaboration is to celebrate, teach and advance community-based food production and enjoyment, from farm to classroom to plate. Stone Barns has an immediate opening for a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager. Supervised by the Managing Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager will have primary responsibility for all marketing projects, overseeing development, design and production of all internal and external materials. Working with the Managing Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy for this growing organization. Last day to apply: June 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/275759-287

 

Director of Development, Glynwood Center, Cold Spring, NY

The Director is responsible for all fundraising programs for Glynwood Center. This position reports to the President and the Board of Directors on fundraising goals and achievement. The Director will head a comprehensive fundraising program to meet the short and long-term needs of Glynwood Center. This will include gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals to support annual unrestricted needs, special projects and endowment. Last day to apply: June 22, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/276320-2

 

Multiple openings, Greater Boston Food Bank, Boston, MA

The Greater Boston Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, and one of the largest food banks in the country, distributing more than 25 million pounds of food annually to a network of more than 600 member hunger-relief agencies. For more info, see: http://www.gbfb.org/aboutUs/CurrentOpenings.cfm

 

MULTIPLE JOB OPENINGS, THE FOOD TRUST, PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization improving the supply of affordable food and good nutrition in the mid-Atlantic region. The mission of The Food Trust is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. For more info, see: http://www.thefoodtrust.org/php/about/jobs.php  

 

MULTIPLE JOB OPENINGS, FOODCHANGE, NEW YORK, NY

FoodChange (formerly known as the Community Food Resource Center) is dedicated to helping low-income New Yorkers gain and maintain access to nutritious food, income support and decent housing. For more info, see: http://www.foodchange.org/employment/employment.html  

 

 

May 21, 2008

FROM the CISA Newsletter

Job Opening: Clarkdale Fruit Farms is seeking seasonal farm workers. Work is outdoors and covers all aspects of orchard maintenance. Must be physically fit and able to lift 40 lbs. Position requires 2-3 days/week through April, with potential full-time employment through October for the right candidate. Farm experience preferred, but not necessary. Contact Ben. No phone inquiries please.

Job Opening: Full-time farm help needed for Old Friends Farm. Applicant should have prior farm experience, and must be passionate about growing flowers as well as food crops, and supportive of sustainable, local, organic agriculture. Must have reliable transportation. Compensation will be $9/hr, plus farm products as available. Please contact Missy and Casey at (413) 253-9182.

Job Opening: Farm Help. The Farmstead at Mine Brook, home to Goat Rising and Jersey Maid milk and cheese is looking for a hard working person to help with milking and chores around the farm. The ideal candidate will be clean, energetic, patient around animals and will have a desire to learn about the process of cheese making. Prior experience a plus. Contact John Miller by e-mail, mail to 8 Mountain Road, Charlemont, MA 01339, or call (413) 339-8500.

Job Opening: Communications Assistant. Red Tomato, a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with ecological New England family produce farmers, is seeking a Communications Assistant. Position is 20 hrs/week based in Red Tomato office in Canton, Mass. Compensation is to be determined based on qualifications and experience. Start date June 2008. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to Susan Futrell.

Job Opening: The Amherst Farmers' Market seeks a Market Manager. The Farmers' Market manager is responsible for the daily operations of the market on Saturdays beginning the first weekend in May through the third weekend in November. This is a part-time, hourly position for about 12 hrs/week. Compensation will be $12-14/hr based on experience. For full job description, please contact Casey Steinberg or Sara Porth. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Casey or Sara.

Job Opening: Farm Manager. Established PYO orchard in the Pioneer Valley with a loyal customer base seeks farm manager. Experience with tree fruit and marketing preferred. Position is year-round and requires experience with tree fruit and marketing, as well as tractor operation and equipment maintenance. Salary is commensurate with experience. Call (413) 665-4689.

Job Opening: Farmers' Market Staff. Enterprise Farm in Whately, Mass. is looking for Farmers' Market Staff. Position will cover 2-3 markets a week (between 25-30 hours). At least 2 Sundays a month is a must. The right person for the job is someone with experience in sales and farming, and has passion for fresh, organic food. If you are interested, call Alyssa McKim at (413) 320-6652.

Wanted: Beginning farmer with 3+ years experience seeking land tenure/stewardship opportunity to include organic vegetable production using draft horses along with the possibility to graze small livestock. Open and willing to work with your situation, rent or lease. Currently apprenticing at Natural Roots in Conway, Mass. Please contact Anthony at (413) 369-4269. Wanted: G Street Preschool in Turners Falls, Mass is looking for gardening tools and a compost bin to start their garden project. If anyone has any items they would like to donate, please contact Marianne Bouthilette at (413) 475-1415.

May 19, 2008

Sustainable Marketing and Business Assistance

 

Exciting opportunity to work on-site within the new community kitchen at LACE

in downtown Barre City providing technical assistance to start-up and expanding

food and agricultural businesses. This position will provide assistance as

needed including sales techniques, marketing, production, pricing, referrals to

business counseling and planning assistance, advocacy, coordination of food

production technical assistance, and project marketing.  The successful

candidate will have a B.A. or equivalent; experience with operating or managing

a microenterprise or small business, especially in retail sales and/or in the

food or agricultural sectors; ability to communicate effectively verbally and

in writing; experience with counseling and/or training adults; a strong

commitment to local foods; demonstrated sensitivity to the challenges faced by

low-income people; working knowledge of MS Office products; and reliable

transportation, a valid driver’s license, a home telephone, and be able to

work a flexible schedule. This is a full-time position with a generous benefit

package.  The position will be available until filled. Email for full job

description, or send letter and resume ASAP to:

 

Central Vermont Community Action

Human Resources

195 US RT 302—Berlin

Barre, VT 05641

hr@cvcac.org

 

Two job openings at White Dog Community Enterprises:

Executive Director: http://whitedogcafefoundation.org/ED_Job.pdf
Farm to Institution Project Manager: http://whitedogcafefoundation.org/FTI_Job.pdf

John Eshleman
Grants Director
White Dog Community Enterprises
The Fair Food Program
340 N. 12th St., Suite 415
Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Communications/Outreach Assistant

(U of Maryland classification: Program Management Specialist):

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program

 

CLOSING DATE: June 27, 2008

STARTING SALARY: 33,000-40,000

TERM: One-year contract with expected yearly extensions depending upon funding

LOCATION: SARE National Outreach Office, Beltsville, MD

 

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program works nationwide to advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities.  It is primarily a grantmaking organization. Since its inception in 1988, the program has funded nearly 4,000 research, education, outreach and community development projects to advance sustainable practices and innovations in American agriculture. SARE grants are administered through offices located in four U.S. regions: Northeast, North Central, West and South.

 

SARE's National Outreach Office, located in Beltsville, Maryland, analyzes and translates grantees' work into practical, how-to books, bulletins, and fact sheets for farmers, ag educators, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in sustainable agriculture. SARE Outreach also develops key partnerships with educators, researchers, media, and other stakeholders in order to further advance sustainability in the nation's agriculture.

 

DUTIES:

Communication and outreach assistance and information management:

*       Help produce books and bulletins written for Extension educators, farmers and other agricultural audiences. Duties would include, but not be limited to, vendor management, press checks, photo research, some writing/editing.

*       Respond to requests for information.

*       Manage photo database.

*       Manage email and mailing lists.

*       Serve as a technical interface between SARE and print and electronic distribution services.

*       Assist with media/stakeholder outreach projects.

*       Write, edit and/or proofread outreach and PR materials.

*       Other duties as requested by the outreach specialist, outreach coordinator, and communications specialist.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.A. in communications/journalism or equivalent experience and/or a B.S. in agricultural or environmental sciences related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills, including web-based information management, database management and design programs; copyediting experience a plus; and ability to work in a team-based office environment.

 

TO APPLY:  Send a current résumé, cover letter summarizing your educational background and work experience, contact information for three references, and two to four writing samples by email to: Dr. Kim Kroll, assoc_dir@sare.org. Phone number: 301-504-5199. Deadline for applications: June 27, 2008.

 

May 16, 2008

Job Opportunity at CitySeed, New Haven, CT


The Assistant Director is a new, full-time position at CitySeed, a dynamic, entrepreneurial,
community-based non-profit entering its fifth year. CitySeed seeks to grow an equitable, local
food system that promotes economic development, community development and sustainable

agriculture.  This new, executive-level position will:  1.  focus on organizing and prioritizing work related to fundraising, organizational development, communications, constituent relations and office management and 2.  provide the necessary leadership for CitySeed to take advantage of exciting opportunities in the scope of its projects and programs.

 

Click here for more details and to download a complete description.

 

Marketing and Business Assistance, Barre VT

Exciting opportunity to work on-site within the new community kitchen at LACE in downtown Barre City providing technical assistance to start-up and expanding food and agricultural businesses. This position will provide assistance as needed including sales techniques, marketing, production, pricing, referrals to business counseling and planning assistance, advocacy, coordination of food production technical assistance, and project marketing.  The successful candidate will have a B.A. or equivalent; experience with operating or managing a microenterprise or small business, especially in retail sales and/or in the food or agricultural sectors; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; experience with counseling and/or training adults; a strong commitment to local foods; demonstrated sensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income people; working knowledge of MS Office products; and reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a home telephone, and be able to work a flexible schedule. This is a full-time position with a generous benefit package.  The position will be available until filled.  Respond with letter and resume ASAP to:

 Central Vermont Community Action

Human Resources

195 US RT 302—Berlin

Barre, VT 05641

hr@cvcac.org

 

May 12, 2008

Americorps VISTA in New York City

Just Food is happy to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the following one year Americorps VISTA positions to begin this summer in New York City:
 

Development Associate

Help Just Food’s fundraising efforts: researching prospective donors, assisting with donor relations and events, and preparing promotional material.

 

Greenmarket EBT Project Outreach Associate

Promote and publicize Food Stamp use at markets--develop publicity materials, identify and recruit community partners, educate community groups and the public about local food and EBT use at markets.

 

Malcolm X Blvd Community Farmers Market Coordinator

Help Brooklyn Rescue Mission and Just Food start a farmers market to provide the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood with much needed fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables.

 

New York Food and Fitness Partnership Youth Leadership Project Associate
Assist with the formation of local Youth Food and Fitness Coalitions, guide Youth in developing their policy platform and agenda as it relates to food and fitness and coordinate citywide Youth Food and Fitness Coalition meetings.

 

For more detailed descriptions of the positions and for instructions on how to apply please see our website www.justfood.org/jobs

If you have further questions please contact:
Charlotte Simon

AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader

Just Food

208 East 51st Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY  10022

(212) 645-9880 x238

charlotte@justfood.org

www.justfood.org

 

Design Course Teacher Assistant
At: The 6th Annual Summer Institute in Sustainable Living Permaculture Design Course
Sirius Community, Shutesbury, Massachusetts
June 28 through July 19

Were looking for one person as support staff throughout this 3-week Permaculture Design Course and Practicum.

Qualifications:
• Design course certificate or equivalent experience
• Called to serve both staff and participants

In trade for room, board, and 3 weeks of engaged experience in permaculture design + direct educational action, the Teacher Assistant’s Role is:
• Help create ease during a very inspiring and exciting course
• Help meet student needs thru interface with Sirius community (event coordinators & kitchen coordinators)
• Help set up and take down hands-on exercises
• Assist in communication amongst teaching team, host site, and participants
• Build community between participants, teaching team, and everyone at Sirius Community

This is an awesome opportunity to hone your understanding of design process, both in the physical landscape and as it applies to our human and educational landscape. The design of the course itself is focused on 'permaculturalizing' the tradtional Permaculture Design Certification, and is an awesome + fun example of permaculture principles in action.

Teaching Staff for the course are Jono Neiger, Kay Cafasso, and Ethan Roland
If you are interested please contact Jono Neiger: 413.367.2304, jononeiger@earthlink.net

May 9, 2008

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE EDUCATOR/COORDINATOR

LOCATION:  Green Bay Campus with District wide responsibilities

ANTICIPATED START DATE:  August 4, 2008

 

SALARY:  Based on a full-time, 180-day contract obligation, minimum starting salary is $44,937 for a Bachelor's degree and minimum experience.  Maximum salary is $63,929 for a Master's degree and appropriate experience (07-08 rates).  Indexed salary table.

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Associate Dean, Trades and Technical

 

This position is customer-focused and will require flexible scheduling and/or delivery to meet customer needs.

 

Application available on website:  www.nwtc.edu <http://www.nwtc.edu/>   Contact information:  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Human Resources, 2740 West Mason Street, PO Box 19042, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042.  E-mail address:  hr@nwtc.edu <mailto:hr@nwtc.edu>

 

Please note, applications received by 4:00 PM, on Monday, May 19, 2008, may be given first consideration.

 

May 1, 2008

Administrative Program Coordinator – Institute for Natural Learning
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Commitment: Part time (16 hours/week)
Start date: June 30, 2008 or when position is filled

The Institute for Natural Learning is a for-profit, sole-proprietorship.  The mission of the Institute for Natural Learning is to connect each one of us to our gifts and purpose in life, our intimate relationship with the land, and our ancient blueprint for cultural mentoring.  Through these practices we can design a regenerative, healthy, vibrant, and fun community for ourselves, our children, and the future generations.

The Institute currently offers and organizes (1) Place-based, experiential youth nature programs (2) Wilderness Rites of Passage for Waldorf schools (3) the Community Nature Awareness Program, an 8-weekend workshop series for adults on nature awareness, community and leadership training (4) an Intensive Leadership Program (Apprenticeship training in all of the above programs)  (5) Permaculture and Cultural Mentoring collaborative design course  (6) Strategic planning and networking with local, regional and national wilderness schools and sustainability education initiatives (7) Individual, community and corporate consulting on experiential sustainability education and the leadership journey.

This is a part-time, year-round position with a flexible schedule and hourly rate depending on experience.  The Administrative Program Coordinator works under Mark Morey, the founder of the Institute for Natural Learning.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a concrete contribution to regional and national initiatives in regenerative cultural mentoring and sustainability education. 

To apply, please reply with a concise letter (resume optional) to info[at]IfNaturalLearning.com describing:

1.    Your experience with wilderness/nature programs for youth and adults

2.    Your office experience and qualifications

3.    Your reason for applying

4.    A proposal for your hourly wage/compensation range

We will begin interviewing beginning now until June 30, 2008 or until position is filled. 

This job description is also listed at
http://www.wiserearth.org/job/view/65d64ee4d31c7a61cc1bb95f85226ab3

 

Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)

*Appalachian* *Organizer*

SEAC is looking for someone who has demonstrated commitment to working for
justice and anti-oppression, as well as a self motivated person with strong
initiative. Experience working with youth is a must. Knowledge or the
willingness to build knowledge of the histories of resistance in Appalachia
is important; priority will be given to applicants who have lived or worked
in Appalachia -- though this is not required. Technical understanding of the
social, environmental, cultural and political effects of mountaintop
removal, different forms of coal mining and the myriad impacts of coal on
communities should be attained. Must have ability to travel.

*How to Apply: *

Application will be accepted on a rolling basis, priority given to
applications before May 1st. Please send resume and cover letter to
dana@seac.org or call 415 606 3953.

*Details of the position:*

This will be a full time position. Compensation will be between $18,500 and
24,000 a year. It is expected that two days a week and some holidays will be
non-work personal days. It is expected that the organizer take at least
three weeks and no more than 6 weeks of days off per year. SEAC is building
the long term power of the environmental justice movement and folks will be
unable to do this if they burnout, go really insane, or sell their soul to
corporate amerika, which is the same thing as going insane. This position
will begin in May-June 2008.

Dana Kuhnline
515 Maxwell Apt. A
Charleston WV 25311
Cell: (415) 606-3953
SEAC Organizer
Student Environmental Action Coalition
dana@seac.org
www.seac.org

 

April 29, 2008

Campus Sustainability Director at UMass Dartmouth

See: http://www.umassd.edu/hr/dir_camp_comm_sust.cfm

 

Marketing and Communications Manager, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Pocantico Hills, NY

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a farm, a kitchen, a classroom—an exhibit, a laboratory, a campus. The mission of this unique, nonprofit, member-driven collaboration is to celebrate, teach and advance community-based food production and enjoyment, from farm to classroom to plate. Stone Barns has an immediate opening for a full-time Marketing and Communications Manager. Supervised by the Managing Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager will have primary responsibility for all marketing projects, overseeing development, design and production of all internal and external materials. Working with the Managing Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy for this growing organization. Last day to apply: June 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/275759-287

 

Director of Development, Glynwood Center, Cold Spring, NY

The Director is responsible for all fundraising programs for Glynwood Center. This position reports to the President and the Board of Directors on fundraising goals and achievement. The Director will head a comprehensive fundraising program to meet the short and long-term needs of Glynwood Center. This will include gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals to support annual unrestricted needs, special projects and endowment. Last day to apply: June 22, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/276320-2

 

 

Executive Director, Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham, MA

Waltham Fields Community Farm promotes local agriculture through growing and distribution practices that are socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable. We forge relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows. The Executive Director (ED) has overall responsibility for implementing the goals of Waltham Fields Community Farm as expressed in its mission and strategic plan. The ED works closely with the staff and the Board of Directors, as well as with partner agencies, donors, and the local community in general. He or she is responsible for fundraising, drafting and implementing the annual budget, and conducting the financial and administrative activities of the organization. Last day to apply: May 11, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/269208-262

 

Multiple openings, Greater Boston Food Bank, Boston, MA

The Greater Boston Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, and one of the largest food banks in the country, distributing more than 25 million pounds of food annually to a network of more than 600 member hunger-relief agencies. For more info, see: http://www.gbfb.org/aboutUs/CurrentOpenings.cfm

 

MULTIPLE JOB OPENINGS, THE FOOD TRUST, PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization improving the supply of affordable food and good nutrition in the mid-Atlantic region. The mission of The Food Trust is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. For more info, see: http://www.thefoodtrust.org/php/about/jobs.php  

 

MULTIPLE JOB OPENINGS, FOODCHANGE, NEW YORK, NY

FoodChange (formerly known as the Community Food Resource Center) is dedicated to helping low-income New Yorkers gain and maintain access to nutritious food, income support and decent housing. For more info, see: http://www.foodchange.org/employment/employment.html  

 

April 21, 2008

SUMMER FIELD JOB with UMass Extension

Assist in Field Studies of Biological Control
For UMass Extension Vegetable Program

Project focuses on Integrated Pest Management in sweet corn and peppers using biological control for a key pest. Responsibilities include visiting cooperating farms that grow sweet corn and peppers, throughout the season. This will include weekly monitoring of insect traps and fields, assisting in the release of beneficial insects, and communicating with growers. Other responsibilities include assisting with field research experiments at the South Deerfield Crops Research and Education Center (including setting up plots, weeding, and collecting data according to experimental protocols). Perform other duties in support of Extension educational programs and applied research, as needed.

Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be comfortable with physical labor and with working outdoors. Interest in agricultural systems and field biology and ability to learn and follow experimental methods in the field. MA driver’s license and ability to drive a manual transmission are required. A private vehicle will sometimes be needed for transportation to the Research Farm.

Start date: Middle to end of May
End date: End of August with the possibility for part time work in the fall.
Rate: $10/hr

Send Resume and Cover Letter to Amanda Brown
Ag. Engineering Building
Room 111
413-577-3976

Or email to: aduphily@ent.umass.edu

 

Sustainable Agriculture Grants Coordinator

The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program seeks a full-time staff person to coordinate, promote, 
and oversee the administration of its Farmer Grants, Community Grants, and Partnership grants. Tasks include outreach to the
 agricultural community in the 12 Northeast states, coordinating proposal review, tracking funded projects, and developing