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.

See a lot more links at the bottom of this page!

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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December 27, 2008

RURAL SOCIOLOGIST / AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST

Farmscape Ecology Program

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Ghent, NY 12075

 

We are looking for a rural sociologist/agricultural economist (or someone with a similar background and research interest) to join our small, farm-based research and outreach program.   The Farmscape Ecology Program conducts research in Columbia County, New York to understand the past, present and future of agrarian land use in our landscape. Our goal is to help farmers and the general public better understand this aspect of their surroundings and hence consider it more consciously. As such, we undertake primary research and share the results directly via place-based outreach including reports, articles, walks, talks and workshops. There is more about our program at www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep. The Hawthorne Valley Association, of which we are part, is an educational non-profit which includes a biodynamic production farm, a Waldorf School, a Visiting Students Program, and a Learning Center. For more on the Association and its components, see www.hawthornevalleyassociation.org/.

Salary is $30,000 - $36,000/yr plus benefits depending on experience. We are also open to collaborative arrangements with graduate students interested in pursuing their studies and subsequently working with us.

Interested individuals should send a resume including a summary of research interests to Dr. Conrad Vispo at fep@taconic.net or c/o Farmscape Ecology Program, Hawthorne Valley Farm, Ghent, NY 12075. For more information contact us as per the above or call us at 518 781 0243.

December 4, 2008

Job Opening: The Kitchen Garden in Sunderland, MA, seeks one full season Assistant Grower and 2-3 full time summer Harvest/Weeder Crew. We are a 7 acre organic (not certified) vegetable farm growing many kinds of specialty vegetables for local restaurants and farmers' markets with the philosophy of providing the highest quality, best tasting, and most beautiful produce to our community. The Assistant Grower position is a full-time, April-October position with competitive salary. We are looking for a highly motivated and hard working individual with at least 2 years of vegetable experience to help with all aspects of running the farm, including but not limited to field preparation, planting, cultivation, tractor operation, greenhouse work, harvesting, packing and delivering orders, running farmers market stand, managing other workers, and generally seeing that things get done. April-October, salary $1600/month, or commensurate with experience. Affordable housing and bus routes within walking distance of farm. Harvest/Weeder Crew positions are full time May 15-September or October. Responsibilities include harvesting all types of vegetable crops, weeding, transplanting and selling at farmers market. Pay is $8-9/hour, depending on experience. Farm experience is preferred, speed, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential. Contact Caroline or Tim at (413) 387-5163.

Job Opening: The Organic Trade Association (OTA) seeks a new staff salesperson for our membership team. The focus of the New Member Development Manager is identifying, recruiting and closing new memberships, via phone and personal visits. We are looking for an organized, enthusiastic, and flexible individual who is capable of thinking on his/her feet and is motivated by OTA's mission. Prospective candidates should have a minimum three years of selling and prospecting with success, proficiency with Microsoft Office software, availability for periodic extended travel, and a desire to succeed. This is a salary plus incentive position with full benefits. For full job description go to our website, www.ota.com/about/jobs.html. Please send by regular mail (no emails) a cover letter, resume, and salary history to Membership Director, OTA, PO Box 547, Greenfield, MA 01330.

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 our website or contact Sara.

 

December 1, 2008

Executive Director; Land's Sake, Inc.
 
Land's Sake Inc., a non-profit educational community farm and land
stewardship organization located in Weston, Massachusetts, is seeking
a Farm Manager for a full time position. The Farm Manager is
responsible for the management, planning and control of Land's Sake
farming operations from land preparation through quality harvest. The
Farm Manager coordinates all aspects of organic vegetable, herb,
flower and fruit production on the 25 acres of town-owned land that
Land's Sake cultivates. The Farm operation generates roughly $300k of
revenue through a farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture ("CSA"),
and other outlets, and has a total farm payroll of approximately $130k.
 
The Farm Manager will also play an instrumental role in the education
efforts at the farm, creating a welcoming community where education is
central to the mission.
The Farm Manager is also accountable for meeting the financial,
ecological and educational goals of Land's Sake's farming operations.
 
The Farm Manager will report directly to the Executive Director.
 
Responsibilities of the Farm Manager:
 
•      Manage day-to-day farm operations (Implement planting plan,
crop survey, pest control, field cultivation, harvest, fall wrap-up)
•      Responsible for greenhouse operations including forecasting from seeding
•      Select, manage and lead farm team – Farm Assistant Manager(s),
field and stand staff, volunteers, workshares, and interns
•      Provide oversight and maintenance of all equipment
•      Ensure high quality products and visitor experience
•      Manage farm production to meet targeted volume and budget goals
•      Plan and manage delivery of products through various channels
(Farm Stand, CSA,Wholesale,Farmer's Market,Restaurants, Contracted
Food Bank Donations)
•      Coordinate with Education Director so teaching and learning
programs integrate with production activities at the farm•      Manage
farm expenses to stay under budget
 
Job Requirements:
 
•      The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of vegetable farm
management experience, preferably at an educational farm
•      Applicants should have direct management experience at a busy
farm with 5-10 employees
•      Outgoing, engaging, organized, customer service oriented
•      Enthusiasm for working with town officials, board of directors,
community volunteers, and kids
•      Disciplined work ethic and passion for ecological responsibility
•      Education: B.S. or M.S. in Agronomy, Plant Science,
Horticulture preferred but not required
 
Benefits:
 •      Salary: $40,000 ± depending on experience; bi-weekly pay
periods; two weeks paid vacation
•      Bonus: 10% of Salary. Awarded at year-end review based on farm
results as well as performance on key operating initiatives
•      Health Care benefits provided
 
Please send your resume and three references to grey@landssake.org and
 
indicate when you would be available for an interview.
 
 
Wanted: Potential Business Partner for Farming Opportunity"

 
I am the proud owner of a parcel of land in Jamaica, Vermont, where 
although I do not live full time, I maintain a "second home". Although 
I have a strong interest in horticulture, I have very, very limited 
farming experience. I am in excellent health, will soon be approaching 
retirement age, and wish to explore the possibility of forming a business 
relationship with an individual(s) who possess some agricultural experience,
 is interested in residing full time on the property, and wishes to either 
farm some of the land and/or raise livestock" Although the greatest part 
of the land consists of a professionally managed upland forest, there are
 about 30+ acres of quality, flat, tillable fields currently in "Timothy 
and Clover" which have been utilized to a very limited extent for hay 
harvesting operations. The fields have been "limed" annually but have not been 
fertilized for the past two years. When not "hayed", the grass has been 
cut and allowed to stand on the fields. The property also includes three
 ponds on about 20 acres, a large post and beam equipment shed, and a 
charming one bedroom/one bath, fully furnished, cottage with hot water
 baseboard heat, a fireplace/wood burning stove, and magnificent vistas 
and walking trails. Full farming equipment (plow, disc, planter, 
mower/conditioner, square baler, tedder, rakes, etc), including a 2002 
John Deere 5500 Tractor with cab (A/C & heat), a Ford 550 Diesel Dump 
Truck with plow and spreader, and a large utility trailer are kept on
 the property and are available to be used in this endeavor. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I envision an arrangement where the use of the land and equipment may
 be partially offset by performing some limited upkeep of the property
 along with some limited interest in profits. I am willing to make some 
capital investment in start up costs. If this opportunity interests 
you please contact me on my cell (407) 388-4242 to discuss details 
of such an arrangement and possible time lines.
 

Full-Time Global Health Employment Opportunities in New Haven, CT

Unite For Sight (www.uniteforsight.org) accepts resumes on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter, referencing the position title in the subject line. The highest quality candidates will be invited to submit two letters of recommendation on a Unite For Sight online recommendation form. After review of the letters of recommendation, select candidates will be invited for an interview beginning in January 2009. Those offered the position will begin in May or June 2009 for a full-time position.

Coordinator Position With Corporate/Non-Profit Hybrid (New Haven, CT)

Unite For Sight, a global eye health 501(c)(3) non-profit, and Technolutions Corporation, an information management software company servicing colleges and universities, seek talented applicants interested in applying liberal arts skills to this diverse full-time position.  Both organizations were founded by Yale graduates and are headquartered in downtown New Haven.  This unique opportunity enables you to sample simultaneously the corporate and non-profit sectors from your office overlooking the Yale campus.

With Unite For Sight, you will act as a volunteer coordinator, managing the relationships with 100 college chapters and with the 300 volunteers travelling abroad every year.  You will work directly with the founder and C.E.O. to expand and enhance the organization's programs.

With Technolutions, you will act as a liaison to its college and university clients, including the more than half-dozen admissions offices at Yale.  You will also work with the founder and C.E.O. to design and develop technical solutions to the issues facing higher education and non-profits.  In addition to working with admissions offices, you will contribute to other cutting edge projects in development.

Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer Staple, at JStaple@uniteforsight.org Please clearly indicate that you are applying for the Coordinator Position.

Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (New Haven, CT)

The Young Leader of Social Change Fellowship provides an outstanding recent college or public health graduate with an opportunity to engage in high impact front-line global service programs.  You will work from our New Haven office that overlooks the Yale campus.

In this position, the Fellow will work closely with Unite For Sight's CEO on public health programming.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and implementation of global health initiatives

Expand Unite For Sight's presence on college campuses

Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development

Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer Staple, at JStaple@uniteforsight.org Please clearly indicate that you are applying for the Young Leader of Social Change Fellow position.

 
Assistant Cooperative Extension Educator in Residence
Plant Science at UConn
 
The University of Connecticut's Department of Plant Science invites applications 
for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Cooperative Extension 
Educator in Residence in the area of Sustainable Agriculture.  The position is 
non-tenure track and renewable annually with the expectation of long-term funding
 based on performance.  The successful candidate will work closely with the 
regional coordinator for the professional development program (PDP) at Northeast 
SARE.  The overall duty will be to assist the PDP coordinator in the creation and
 maintenance of an educational and professional development program about 
Northeast SARE for extension educators and other agricultural service providers. 
 
Minimum Qualifications:  M.S. degree in agriculture, biology, or a related 
discipline, or a Master's degree in education with experience working in 
agriculture; one-year experience working in sustainable agriculture or two years 
if Master's in education.
 
This is a full-time, 11-month, end-date position available January 9, 2009.  
Screening of applicants will begin December 10, 2008 and continue until an 
appointment is made. 
 
Full job description available at: http://www.sareposition.uconn.edu/
 
Complete advertisement available at: 
http://web2.uconn.edu/hrnew/employment_services/jobs-fac.html.
 
Applicants should submit a one-page letter of application telling why 
you applied to this position, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and names 
and e-mail addresses of three people for letters of recommendation to: 
Thomas F. Morris, SARE Search Committee Chair via e-mail:  
thomas.morris@uconn.edu, (e-mail applications are preferred) or by mail
 to:  University of Connecticut, Department of Plant Science, 1376 Storrs
 Road, Unit 4067, Storrs, CT 06269-4067.  voice 860-486-0637; fax 
(Search # 2009138)
 
 

Deputy Director, Center for Whole Communities, Fayston, VT

Center for Whole Communities (Whole Communities) is a vibrant and rapidly growing organization transcending the environmental and social change arenas. Our alumni are from 44 states and more than 400 different communities and organizations. We support and encourage these leaders in their efforts to innovate and build deep collaborations across the divides of politics, specialization, race, class and privilege. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as our Deputy Director, responsible for supervising our staff, managing day to day operations and overseeing our programs. This is a new position. Our Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to provide leadership, creative vision and focus in implementing our theories of change and unique programs. Last day to apply: January 4, 2009  For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/320129-55

 

Farm Program Coordinator, Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY

Responsible for successful trips to various destinations with animals and our children. Responsible for the farm related public programs, i.e. farm tours, visits from large and small groups, volunteers, international guests etc. Professional or personal experience working with children, preferably in public setting. Last day to apply: January 17, 2009 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/319016-308  

 

Plant Education Coordinator, Food Bank for New York City, New York, NY

The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operation of and development of a gardening based nutrition education program including recruitment, training and formalization of the gardening/farming lessons. Working within a fast-paced environment, this position requires an individual with strong interest in nutrition and food poverty issues, the experience and willingness to work with diverse audiences and the ability to collaborate with partner schools and community based organizations. Last day to apply: January 20, 2009 For more info, see http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/319576-0

 

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  

 

November 11, 2008

Triple Brook Farm – Work/Trade Opportunity

We are working diligently at present to plant out a huge backlog of containerized plants which we have on hand.  We consider it very important to plant as much of this stock as soon as we reasonably can, in order to help to insure that these plants will survive and prosper, and to allow them to contribute to our nursery landscape and to serve as propagation stock.  Planting out this container stock should also greatly ease our maintenance chores.  Protecting all of the container stock for the winter, unprotecting it in the spring, and having to move around, weed, water, and otherwise care for this container stock represents a burdensome chore and a heavy overhead expense.  It will be a great relief to us not to have to care for so much container stock, and in addition we feel that planting this stock out in thoughtful fashion has great potential to make our nursery landscape more interesting, attractive, productive, and useful as a reference to ourselves and others who would
like to gain experience in the use of hundreds of species of ground covers and other plants in a landscape setting.  If anyone is interested in helping with this planting project, we would be grateful for assistance.  We would not be in a position to pay cash for this work, but we are willing to provide plant credit at a rate equivalent to just over $13 worth of plants per hour.  We will be glad to hear from anyone who is interested.  Call us or email info@tripplebrookfarm.com - we will be glad to answer any questions which you may have."

Steve Breyer
Tripple Brook Farm, Inc.
office phone:  (413) 527-4626
cell phone:  (413) 535-8719
info@tripplebrookfarm.com
http://www.tripplebrookfarm.com/

November 9, 2008

Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, IA

I would like to announce two new permanent positions, Horticulturist and Horticultural Technician/Project Coordinator, being offered by Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA.  We would appreciate these positions being posted on any career websites within your department/program, or emailed to students in the fields of Horticulture or Sustainable Agriculture.  Also please feel free to distribute these announcements to any other appropriate organizations or email lists.

The position descriptions are attached to this email as word documents, or they can be accessed through the link below.
http://www.seedsavers.org//Content.aspx?src=summeremployment.htm


More information about Seed Savers Exchange can be found at www.seedsavers.org.

College of the Atlantic is seeking to fill two management positions 
at its Beech Hill Farm, on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Beech Hill farm, located 
15 miles from the main college campus, is a certified organic farm with 72 acres 
of land, six of which are under cultivation. 
See http://www.coa.edu/html/beechhillfarm.htm . 
With predominately student labor, it grows organic vegetables, operates a farm 
stand, provides wholesale goods to Island restaurants and food for the college 
dining room. Among its other recent successes, it has generated a small operating 
surplus, based on an annual budget of about $200,000. 
 
First, we are looking to hire the Farm Operations Manager, who is expected to 
live at the farm and then the Farm Business Manager. These two managers must 
work effectively as a team, and work well with the College administration, 
faculty and staff, and with its students, who comprise much of the farm labor.  
The current management structure at the farm has two co-equal managers, reporting 
to the Administrative Dean.  This arrangement has worked effectively. However, 
depending on the qualifications and abilities of the Farm Operations Manager, 
when hired, the requirements for the Business Manager may change to best 
complement the skills and abilities of the Operations Manager.  Farm managers 
also will be expected to contribute to the vision and implementation of the farm's 
role in our new Sustainable Food Systems program and to continue strong 
relationships with the Island community.  We are flexible regarding the 
management configuration, depending on the applicants.
 
Qualifications for the Farm Manager include:  professional experience in the 
operation of a small organic farm, ability to develop an annual operations plan, 
evaluating crops to plant, managing and overseeing crop production and harvest, 
willingness to work collaboratively, willingness to work long hours during much
 of the year, good communications skills, and an interest in working with students 
to provide experiential learning opportunities.
 
The mission of the farm is to produce certified organic food for College of the 
Atlantic and the Mount Desert Island community, while using methods that maintain 
the integrity and health of the land, and work toward environmental and economic 
sustainability.  Beech Hill Farm serves as a base for agricultural education and 
experiential learning for college students and faculty.
 
Please e-mail resumes or letters of interest to Andrew Griffiths, Administrative Dean,
 Agriffiths@coa.edu .
 

Teacher-certified horticulturist needed to work with groups of youth involved with the Department of Youth Services in a greenhouse and garden in Westboro. Licensed preferred, related majors considered. Applicant must have knowledge of the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants, greenhouse management, and landscaping. In addition, applicant must have people skills, motivation to want and mange young people as well as a good business sense.  See: http://www.collaborative.org/content/view/58/26/

November 3, 2008

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.

 

Membership Assistant, Slow Food USA, Brooklyn, NY

The Slow Food USA Membership Assistant is part of a three-person Development department, who along with the Development Assistant reports to the Director of Development, who oversees the strategic vision of all revenue generating programs. In addition, the Membership Assistant works closely with the program staff to support the development of new chapters and leader development programs. This position’s primary responsibility is to support the membership of Slow Food USA, including fulfillment of benefits, responding to inquiries, and working with the department to improve all member services. Last day to apply: November 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/316061-325

 

GreenSpace Coordinator, Buffalo ReUse, Buffalo, NY

Seeking extraordinary community builders with experience in urban agriculture, land use planning, and developing best practices of green space management. Last day to apply: November 28, 2008 For more info, see:  http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/312605-307

 

Garden Manager & Educator, Yale Sustainable Food Project, New Haven, CT

The Yale Sustainable Food Project is looking for a Garden Manager & Teacher who will build and oversee all aspects of the Project’s one-acre, organic garden and educational programming associated with it. The one acre organic farm serves as a year-round model for sustainable agriculture in New England and functions as an educational resource for students and the New Haven community. The Garden Manager & Teacher will direct the garden and all activities associated with it, and will report to, and work closely with, the Director of the Sustainable Food Project. The Garden Manager & Teacher will work closely and collaboratively with the Sustainable Food Project staff. Last day to apply: November 28, 2008 For more info, see; http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/312782-274

 

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  

 

 

October 30, 2008

Position Announcement
Gardening through Refugee Organizations (GRO)
Project Coordinator


Background
The Mutual Assistance Association (MAA) Coalition of Massachusetts is a partnership of 11 grassroots ethnic organizations that serve as access point to over 246,000 refugees and immigrants. This includes Massachusetts’ Haitian community, Russian speaking community, Vietnamese community, West and Central African communities, Bosnian community, Ethiopian and Eritrean communities, Somali community, and newly emerging Sudanese community.

The Gardening through Refugee Organizations (GRO) Project is an initiative of the MAA Coalition of Massachusetts and administered through the Haitian American Public Health Initiative (HAPHI). The project will create opportunities for refugee populations to produce culturally appropriate foods according to their own tastes and habits in the Boston-area and use gardening as a venue to not only improve food security, but also create important opportunities to strengthen family unity, integrate socially into the larger community, and maintain refugee populations’ cultural identity.

Position
HAPHI seeks a Project Coordinator for the GRO Project. This person will organize and coordinate all activities relating to the project. The employee will be under the direct supervision of the Director of HAPHI, and guided by the project consultant. This full-time position will be located at HAPHI’s offices in Mattapan, MA. Refugees and immigrants are encouraged to apply. The project timeline is three years but could be extended with additional funding.

The Coordinator is responsible for the following:
Overall coordination of the project and all its activities. Work closely with all project partners (refugee, technical, and others) to implement and expand the project
Coordinate refugee access to existing garden space
Coordinate the development and operation of new gardens in areas of high refugee population concentration
Coordinate trainings and workshops on gardening
Organize field trips
Coordinate MAA outreach and translation services for refugees and assist them where necessary
Work with each MAA to develop strategies and activities utilizing gardening as service delivery medium for senior citizens, families, and youth.
Assist MAAs to develop and implement activities that maintain cultural heritage and strengthen ethnic communities through agriculture
Coordinate leadership opportunities for refugee youth around agriculture/gardening
Attend advisory committee meetings
Provide ongoing project coordination for refugees interested in agriculture, refugee service providers, and other organizations involved in the program
Write reports and project reviews

Skills
o Coordination, relationship building, and working with multiple stakeholders
o Project development and management skills
o Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills
o Ability to speak and write English clearly
o Speak at least one language of the targeted refugee community
o Experience in agriculture (or urban gardening) and working with refugee and immigrant populations
o Training, education, or ESL experience, especially with adult ethnic and youth populations
o Computer skills
o Ability to carry out multiple tasks at one time
o Flexibility and a sense of humor

This is a three-year position. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills in the range of $38,000 – 45,000, plus benefits. The position could continue beyond three years, but is dependent on grant funding.

The Coordinator will work some weekends and evening.

REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Applications are due November 14, 2008. To apply for this position email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of 3 references to:

gro.projectcoord@gmail.com

 

October 1, 2008

Position: Farm Energy Specialist
Salary Range: $30,000 to $44,000
 
Farm Energy Specialists have a chance to use their engineering or agriculture 
education and experience to help American farmers. Specialists work directly with
 farmers to address their questions on how to make their farms more energy efficient 
or how to develop energy cropping systems. Minimum requirements include farm-based 
experience with a background and bachelor or master degree in engineering, energy 
efficiency or agronomy, animal science, soils or a related field in agriculture. The 
qualified candidate must have a demonstrated interest and experience in farm energy 
or bioenergy.
 
 
 
Position: Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist
Salary Range: $28,000 - $40,000
 
Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialists help farmers navigate the difficult 
process of adding value to and marketing their products. Candidates should have a 
bachelor or master degree or equivalent in agricultural business development with 
emphasis on farm economics, marketing, finance, business planning or value-added 
enterprise development.
 
 
Position: Agronomy and Cropping Systems Specialist
Salary Range: $28,000 - $40,000
Agronomy and Cropping System Specialists work directly with farmers and ranchers to 
address their questions about sustainably raising agronomic crops. In addition to 
training and farm experience with cropping systems, experience with production or 
marketing of organic or biodynamic agronomic crops is desirable. Minimum requirements 
include a background and bachelor or master degree in agronomy, soil fertility, weed 
ecology, crop rotations, economics or a related field in agriculture.
 
 
Application process: This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in 
sustainable agriculture.  If you are interested in providing practical advice, have 
the right education and practical on-farm experience, please apply. Applicants will 
be accepted through Oct. 15, 2008 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. 
Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are 
received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must submit a 
cover letter highlighting their experience and skills relevant to the listed 
qualifications, a current resume and a completed NCAT application form.  For further 
information or to receive an application form, please contact Therese McClafferty in 
the Butte, MT office at (406)494-4572, email: theresem@ncat.org. Incomplete 
applications or references on the application to "see resume" will not be considered. 
Applicants can visit NCAT's website at www.ncat.org for a gateway to websites and 
projects developed by NCAT staff. Send completed application material to Therese 
McClafferty, NCAT Personnel Office, P.O. Box 3838, Butte, MT  59702.
 
 
IFOAM Executive Director. A detailed job description has been 
posted on our website www.ifoam.org/about_ifoam/inside_ifoam/jobs.html .
  Help us get this information circulated far and wide - please post in 
your newsletters, magazines and other electronic and print correspondence. 
 There may be someone you know that should consider this opportunity - please 
encourage them to send their application.  The deadline for applications is 
January 1, 2009 so, with your help, we can get the word out quickly.
 

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust has just received $57,700 from the Massachusetts Commonwealth Corps Grants Program to fund stipends for five volunteer positions in land conservation.  Mount Grace is now accepting applications for each of the five positions listed below.  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to David Kotker at kotker@mountgrace.org.   

Community Outreach Coordinator

The Community Outreach Coordinator will engage and network with community groups to encourage community-wide use of land protected by Mount Grace.  The coordinator will build a network of member organizations, volunteers and supporters in each community that benefits from, and supports local conservation projects.  Responsibilities include planning and promoting community events on Mount Grace lands and other public lands, working to identify conservation projects that meet community needs, and planning service projects for community volunteers.  The full-time position carries a stipend of $10,000, plus benefits.

Applicants should have a strong background in community organizing, including experience managing projects to completion, planning and promoting events, and networking to build coalitions.  Strong identification with the goals of land conservation and stewardship is also important, as is a familiarity with the cultural resources and existing community networks of the region.

Service Learning Coordinator

The Service Learning Coordinator will design, develop and deliver service learning experiences to school children and youth groups.  The coordinator will establish long-term working program relationships with teachers, farmers, foresters and conservation professionals, develop informational and presentation materials, make classroom presentations, and facilitate service learning experiences on farms and in forests.

The full-time position carries a stipend of $10,000, plus benefits.

Applicants should be experienced in outdoor education and in designing informative text and graphic based presentations with Microsoft software.  Applicants should understand and be able to interpret natural history and have strong communication and project management skills.  Experience in land conservation, organic farming or gardening, forest stewardship, trail design and maintenance, or teaching children and young adults is also a plus.

Regional Partnership Conservationist

The Regional Partnership Conservationist will work directly with the North Quabbin Regional Landscape Partnership Coordinator and assist with managing regionally important land conservation projects, planning and recruitment for educational land conservation forums, organizing Partnership executive committee meetings, assisting with land conservation grant writing, and building the Partnership membership and funding base. The full-time position carries a stipend of $10,000, plus benefits.

Applicants should be familiar with microsoft office programs and have strong writing and communication skills, as well as a strong interest in working with landowners and municipalities to protect the important farms, woodlands and natural areas of the North Quabbin region.  Experience in local government or civic organizations, or experience in land use planning, grant writing, computer mapping (GIS), real estate transactions or event planning, is a plus.

Regional Land Stewards

Two part-time Regional Land Stewards will work with the Stewardship Biologist to assist town conservation commissions and local land trusts with baseline documentation reports and annual monitoring visits on conservation lands.  Stewards will also develop relationships with landowners and, if necessary, advise on CR violation enforcement and land management needs.  The two part-time positions require a volunteer time commitment of 400 hours and carry stipends of $2,500.

Minimum requirements for this volunteer opportunity include 2 years of college in a natural resource or scientific field or equivalent work experience.  Applicants must be experienced with computer mapping (ArcGIS 9.2) and with capturing data using GPS units.  Applicants must be experienced at outdoor navigation with map and compass and comfortable working independently outdoors in a range of weather conditions.  Applicants should be able to identify local plants and wildlife and also be capable of writing detailed technical reports using Microsoft software.  

Stewards must have a reliable vehicle.

All Massachusetts residents are eligible for stipends through this project.  Towns served by this project are:  Ashburnham, Athol, Barre, Bernardston, Erving, Gardner, Gill, Greenfield, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Leverett, Leyden, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Pelham, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Shutesbury, Templeton, Warwick, Wendell, Westminster, and Winchendon.

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is a regional land trust that serves 23 towns in Franklin and Worcester counties.  It protects significant natural, agricultural and scenic areas and encourages land stewardship for the benefit of the environment, the economy and future generations.  In 22 years through collaborations and partnerships, Mount Grace has protected more than 22,000 acres.

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is located at 1461 Old Keene Road, Athol, MA 01331 and is online at www.mountgrace.org.  The North Quabbin Regional Landscape Partnership is online at www.nqpartnership.org.  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to David Kotker at kotker@mountgrace.org.   

Volunteer postings can be viewed at http://www.volunteersolutions.org/mass-service/volunteer/search-2.tcl?zip=01331&radius=0&term_id=&x=25&y=13.  Information about Commonwealth Corps is available on the Massachusetts Service Alliance website http://www.mass-service.org/.

 
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
TITLE:  EXTENSION ASSOCIATE IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
 
STARTING DATE:  Fall, 2008
 
LOCATION: Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural Sciences, The 
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
SALARY:  Competitive and commensurate with background and experience.  An 
attractive benefits package is available.
 
APPLICATION:  Applicants must apply at www.psu.jobs on vacancy number 28794 by 
submitting a letter of application, their curriculum vitae, and a 1-2 page 
statement expressing their vision for this position.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  November 15, 2008, or until a qualified candidate 
is identified
 

Organic Farm Manager

Nantucket-based organic farm and nursery is looking for an organic farm manager for a year-round full-time position. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling and organizing of farming activities, water system management, soil management, and record keeping.  Successful candidates will have dedication and long-term commitment, strong communication, organizational, self-management and leadership skills, understanding of seasonal scheduling, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in organic farming or 5 years in conventional farming or education equivalent. Please submit cover letter and resume to thefarm@pumpkinpondfarm.com

 

Project Manager, Agricultural Stewardship Association, Greenwich, NY

Agricultural Stewardship Association (NY), Project Manager – ASA, a rapidly growing land trust working in two counties outside of Albany, New York, seeks a full-time Project Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual with 3+ years of land transaction/project management experience and a solid knowledge of conservation easements. Last day to apply: October 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/313091-235

 

GreenSpace Coordinator, Buffalo ReUse, Buffalo, NY

Seeking extraordinary community builders with experience in urban agriculture, land use planning, and developing best practices of green space management. Last day to apply: November 28, 2008 For more info, see:  http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/312605-307

 

Garden Manager & Educator, Yale Sustainable Food Project, New Haven, CT

The Yale Sustainable Food Project is looking for a Garden Manager & Teacher who will build and oversee all aspects of the Project’s one-acre, organic garden and educational programming associated with it. The one acre organic farm serves as a year-round model for sustainable agriculture in New England and functions as an educational resource for students and the New Haven community. The Garden Manager & Teacher will direct the garden and all activities associated with it, and will report to, and work closely with, the Director of the Sustainable Food Project. The Garden Manager & Teacher will work closely and collaboratively with the Sustainable Food Project staff. Last day to apply: November 28, 2008 For more info, see; http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/312782-274

 

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  

 

September 1, 2008

Plant Education Coordinator, Food Bank For New York City, New York, NY 

The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operation of and development of a gardening based nutrition education program including recruitment, training and formalization of the gardening/farming lessons. Working within a fast-paced environment, this position requires an individual with strong interest in nutrition and food poverty issues, the experience and willingness to work with diverse audiences and the ability to collaborate with partner schools and community based organizations. Last day to apply: September 2, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/297284-133

 

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  

 

August 25, 2008

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT),
 a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp.
 for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a 
Sustainable Agriculture or Marketing Specialist to serve as Midwest Regional 
Director in our Iowa office. Must have experience in the practice and transfer of 
information on sustainable agriculture. Interest and knowledge in marketing, 
organics, agronomy, soils, cropping systems and/or farm energy topics is important.
 
 Position requires an MA/MS degree or equiv. plus two years of mgmt. or leadership 
exp. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in 
agriculture and/or marketing of agricultural products plus exp. leading 
collaborative partnerships.  In addition to regional leadership, the position will 
include work on NCAT's ATTRA project as well as others.  It requires relocation to 
Iowa and extensive travel. Closing date is 9/30/08 or until a suitable candidate is 
identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app.,
visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php.

 

August 18, 2008

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (NY) is seeking Community Development Special Projects Coordinator to assume responsibility for the Whole Community Project (WCP), a collaborative, community-based initiative to address the root causes of childhood obesity.

Background: The Whole Community Project is a research grant with Dr. David Pelletier, Cornell University Department of Nutritional Sciences, to assess and utilize community networks to prevent childhood obesity and achieve healthy nutrition and activity for children and youth. Participatory action research strategies and public issues education strategies are integral to the project.  The position is based at and funded through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.

Project Goals: Build on community action and policy change processes through a systematic assessment of the perspectives, values and interests of diverse stakeholders operating in children's environments and the policy changes needed to enhance those environments in ways that likely foster healthy children, including:
• Facilitate community-based dialog to identify issues and create solutions for ‘healthy eating and healthy activity’ beyond the household level
• Engage citizens in public issues education about local, state and federal policies
• Coordinate efforts of local community organizations to build capacity for citizen action
• Document, evaluate and disseminate promising practices for other communities in NYS and beyond

Primary Position Responsibilities: 90% of position duty is work as a community educator, organizer, and developer responsible for strategic networking with this Extension Association's internal staff, collaborating organizations, and local communities to achieve mutual goals related to special projects.

Position Announcement & Full Description: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/employment/index.htm
The Community Development Special Projects Coordinator position is grant-funded (1 year w/possible extension).  Full-time w/ benefits, $27,000.  BA/BS & experience in planning & community development required.  No relocation assistance is provided. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity encouraged to apply.  Cover letter, resume & application to CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca NY 14850 by 8/28/08 or until suitable candidate pool is identified. AA/EOE. CCE Tompkins is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educator and employer.

The Whole Community Project is described in detail on page 11 of our 2006 Annual Report, here:http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/2006%20Annual%20Report.pdf
and on page 7 of our 2007 Annual Report, here: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/2007%20Annual%20Report.pdf

 

August 4, 2008

Red Tomato

Development Associate (part-time)

 

Red Tomato (www.redtomato.org) is a fair trade organization dedicated to strengthening New England family farmers, marketing their ecologically grown produce, and building a sustainable regional food system.

Position Overview

The Development Associate will work with the Director of Development and independently to support and manage the Development office, including donor database & files, events, proposals and reports, newsletters and general correspondence and administration and oversight of key Development office functions.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven professional to further learn and apply the fundamentals of a comprehensive nonprofit fund development career, including grant research, prospect research, campaign, grant, gift and event management, donor and funder relations and publications.  The right person will find opportunity for advancement as a partner in bringing a solid start-up development function to the next level, in a supportive and entrepreneurial setting, with good benefits, including delicious local produce and congenial coworkers.

Responsibilities

This is a position for a self-starter who is creative, flexible and has an eye for detail.  The Development Associate will join a small, lively, experienced and cooperative team of professionals, dedicated to a high level of performance and service.  The office ambience is friendly and casual but professional.

Please email or mail resume, writing sample and cover letter to:

George Riley CFRE, Director of Development

Red Tomato, 1033 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021

Or GRiley@redtomato.org

George Riley, CFRE

Director of Development

Red Tomato 

Fresh produce. Fresh thinking.
1033 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021

781-575-8911, x31

www.redtomato.org

 

July 28, 2008

Outreach Consultant

The FarmLASTS project is seeking an outreach consultant.  FarmLASTS (www.uvm.edu/farmLASTS) is a USDA/National Research Initiative (NRI) project focusing on farm/ranch land access, succession and tenure.  The consultant project will: a) compose and disseminate articles related to this national project; and b) assist with outreach including online and print materials for a national conference scheduled for June, 2009.  This small, flexible, one-year contract will begin 9/08. 

 

Interested? Please contact me at kzruhf@verizon.net.  

Development Assistant: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture is an inventive and unique not-for-profit farm and education center in the heart of Westchester County, New York.  Our mission is to celebrate, teach, and advance community-based food production and enjoyment.  
 
Position Description:
Stone Barns has an immediate opening for a full-time Development Assistant to be a key member of a small, vibrant department, organizing the flow of information in a multifaceted fundraising program. Supervised by the Development Director, the Development Assistant will work as part of a team and independently to deepen the organization’s relationships with all donors and prospects and perform a range of duties in support of department goals. This is an excellent opportunity to further learn and apply the fundamentals of comprehensive nonprofit fundraising.
 
Compensation:
Stone Barns Center offers a competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and 401k plans. This is a full time, exempt position; working some nights and weekends may be required.  Stone Barns Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
 
To Apply:
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Ideal start date: Sept. 1-15.  Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@stonebarnscenter.org.  No phone calls please.  

www.stonebarnscenter.org

 

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:

Your experience with wilderness/nature programs for youth and adults

Your office experience and qualifications

Your reason for applying

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 supporting materials for potential applicants. Requirements: a 
bachelors degree; two years of management experience in agriculture; applied research experience; ability to 
communicate with farmers and agricultural service providers, especially Cooperative Extension; ability to work 
independently, meet deadlines, manage projects; computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets. 
Travel and schedule flexibility required. The position is located at the University of Vermont in Burlington. 
Excellent benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin May 30.
 
For further information on this position, #032322, or to apply with electronic application, resume, cover
 letter and references, please visit our web site at: www.uvmjobs.com . Tel. #802-656-3494.

 

Groundwork Coordinator; Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School in Waltham, MA

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, an independent high school located in Waltham, MA, seeks a Groundwork Coordinator.  The vision of Groundwork is to create a farm to serve as an experiential education facility for the school.  Reporting to the Director of Buildings and Grounds and the Head of School, the Groundwork Coordinator will lead the planning and implementation of the school’s Groundwork program.  It is the responsibility of this individual to design and oversee the creation of the farm and crop plans and assist in the integration of the Groundwork program into the curriculum.  This person will also serve as a member of the Buildings and Grounds team and will be responsible for snow and ice management, light plumbing, painting, small engine repair, equipment maintenance, event set-up, carpentry, and general buildings and grounds maintenance.  Candidates should have 3 or more years experience with general maintenance tasks and at least 2 seasons experience farming or gardening at a large scale. Candidates must be able to lift and move 100 pounds, stand for six to eight hours, and must have a valid driver’s license. Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Gwen Schmuhl, Director of Business Operations and Personnel Management, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, 785 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA  02452.  Email at gschmuhl@chch.org, or fax to 781-894-5706.  No phone calls please.  Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

April 18, 2008

Project Coordinator.  The New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI) is seeking a coordinator for a new “Beginning Farmer Business Training and Education Partnership" project to begin in June 2008.  This two-year, part-time position will serve as the primary project contact and will be responsible for overall project coordination and ensuring effective communication among staff, consultants and participants.  The coordinator will have relevant experience, strong organizational and people skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, an interest in small scale sustainable agriculture, and experience in data-base management and using web-based tools.  For a full job description email jgillan@smallfarm.org.

 

Garden Designer north of Boston looking for part/full time help
 in creating and maintaining distinctive gardens.  Experience preferred in 
pruning, planting, and horticultural care.
 
Contact lasimp@verizon.net
Marcia Lambert
Simpson Garden Design
781-631-3235

April 8, 2008

THE EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD: A program of the Chez Panisse Foundation

Job Description: Garden Manager & Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Garden Manager & Teacher oversees all aspects of the Edible Schoolyard's one-acre, organic garden; designs and conducts daily garden classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, facilitates lesson and garden planning and guides the garden team in the development and maintenance of a productive, educational garden. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years experience teaching middle or high school youth in a culturally and racially diverse setting

Minimum 3 years experience managing a farm or educational garden

Significant experience and success with managing and training staff

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with youth, the media, within a public school and a wide range of situations

Credentialed teacher and/or bi-lingual a plus

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California Drivers License

COMPENSATION

Training to begin end of August 2008

Full time, salary based on experience

Generous benefits package

TO APPLY
Please mail your resume, letter of introduction, and recent photograph to:
The Edible Schoolyard Attn: Kyle Cornforth
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
1781 Rose Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Deadline for application is Friday May 16, 2008.

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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 Manager. Red Tomato, a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with ecological New England family produce farmers, is seeking a Communications Manager. 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 AFM 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: Community Farm Apprenticeship. Five local farms are seeking apprentices from May to August of 2008. Chosen apprentices will get hands-on experience with local farms and homesteads, learning skills in permaculture systems and design, sustainable farming and living skills, and organic garden systems. For more information and application, contact Jono Neiger at (413) 367-2304 or Leesa Crocker at (413) 367-9982.

April 2, 2008

Apple Corps Program Supervisor

All employees working at Solid Ground have the responsibility for developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally diverse work environment. Openness to new ideas and ways, compassion, flexibility, and respect are valued and encouraged attributes for our employees. We believe that a multi-cultural, multi-racial workforce is critical to our mission of creating “a just and caring community, free from poverty, prejudice and neglect.” As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Apple Corps is a program of the Solid Ground agency. The program promotes proper nutrition, active living, and healthy school environments for children and families most at risk for hunger, obesity, and poor nutrition in Seattle and King County. The Program Supervisor is responsible for all areas of program management, including supervising staff and volunteers, budgeting, contract management, program evaluation and collaboration with community partners.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

 Requires one of the following:

 a)      Four years of relevant experience in the health or nutrition field, including at least one year experience working with low-income populations; OR

b)     Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience in the health or nutrition field, including at least one year working with low-income populations; OR

c)      Any combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.

 

Also requires:

·        Minimum 1 year experience supervising staff and managing volunteers;

·        Knowledge of food assistance programs, nutrition, and culinary arts;

·        Familiarity with national Service Programs (AmeriCorps) and school/education systems.

 

 HOURS & COMPENSATION:  This is a full time union position paying $20.11 per hour plus benefits.  Benefits include medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, earning 16.3 hours paid personal leave hours per month to start, 11 paid holidays, 401K employer contributed profit sharing plan (full vested after 6 months of work) and tax sheltered health care and dependent care accounts.                   

 

TO APPLY:    Applicants must complete a standard Solid Ground application form, which can be obtained at 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA; by calling our job line at (206) 694-6840; or by applying on-line at www.solid-ground.org.  Please return completed applications to: Solid Ground, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103-6708.  Please attach a cover letter and resume.

 

CLOSING DATE: 5 PM on April 16, 2008

 

WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  THE SOLID GROUND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

Michelle Bates-Benetua, Lettuce Link Program Manager
Solid Ground
1501 N. 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
206-694-6754
http://www.solid-ground.org/Programs/Nutrition/Lettuce

Lettuce Link creates access to fresh, nutritious and organic produce, seeds, and gardening information for low-income families in Seattle and builds awareness about food security and sustainable food production.

 

*World PEAS CSA Coordinator
The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (www.nesfp.org) is a program dedicated to working with beginning farmers, including immigrants, refugees, and US born citizens through training, technical assistance, land access, and assistance with marketing their products direct to consumers and building a sustainable food system.  It's a great place to work with a diverse clientele and an energetic staff!  We are looking for a CSA Coordinator to manage all aspects of our multi-farmer CSA program, distributing ethnic and mainstream produce to over a hundred families in the Greater Lowell and Boston areas.

*Position Overview
*The CSA Coordinator will manage the World PEAS (_P_eople _E_nhancing _A_gricultural _S_ustainability) CSA and will work closely with the Technical Assistance Coordinator others on the NESFP team to coordinate crop production, distribution, and delivery to over 100 shareholders.  This position will report to the NESFP Director and offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience, work with a diverse group of immigrant, refugee, and other mainstream farmers in a well-established, growing organization, and play a key role in building the market for local food and sustainable farming.

*Qualifications and Experience*
1 – 2 years work experience minimum required;  BS or BA degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Publisher, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with internet and web communications required.   Ability to write clearly and effectively required. Attention to detail, accuracy and excellent organizational skills necessary, along with ability to follow through on assignments, a sense of humor, and ability to meet deadlines while juggling numerous projects. Ability to work as a member of a team, take initiative, work independently and communicate effectively. A passion for making a difference in sustainable agriculture, local food and food systems issues a must.  Experience with diverse populations, marketing, communications, web-based applications, and public relations, and experience with non-profit, small business, food and agriculture all a plus.

*Hours and Compensation*
Position is 3/4-time, 30 hrs/wk with possibility for full-time work by taking on other projects.  Hours are flexible, but primarily Mon-Fri between 9am –5pm, nights on Thursdays until 7pm during CSA pickup.  Occasional weekend events such as farm tours and festivals are scheduled a few times during the season.

Work is based at NESFP office in Lowell and Dracut, MA.  Some work involves off-site deliveries to Andover and East Boston. Involves occasional travel and access to reliable transportation required.  Compensation: to be determined based on qualifications and experience; benefits negotiable.

Start date before May 1, 2008 preferred.  Applications accepted until position is filled. Feel free to email with any questions.

*To Apply
*Please email or mail resume and cover letter to [Note “CSA Coordinator Job” on envelope or subject line.]:

Jennifer Hashley, Director
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
9 Central Street, Suite 402
Lowell, MA  01852

Lowell Phone:  978-654-6745
Fax:  866-306-3941
http://www.nesfp.org

 

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

 

Field Program Director, Sustainable Harvest International, Surry, ME

Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) seeks a Program Director to lead its ongoing work to increase standards of living while protecting the environment. Currently with programs in four countries in Central America and having just completed our first decade of operations, SHI is committed to finding the person best suited to maintain our existing program and take us forward for the decades ahead. The Program Director (PD) will be responsible for all aspects of program management from budget oversight to policy, best practices, & program evaluation, development and planning. The PD will ensure that the field program remains focused on and aligned with SHI's mission, and maintains close familiarity with the work on-the-ground through regular visits to the field. Last day to apply: April 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/265517-167

 

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  

 

March 28, 2008

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. is a private, nonprofit community development organization with a national reputation for using food as a resource to strengthen community. CEI is seeking a Training Coordinator (TC) for the New American Sustainable Agriculture Project’s (NASAP’s) Lewiston, ME office.

NASAP assists recent immigrants to Maine and New Hampshire to create viable and sustainable farm businesses in ways that are consistent with their culture and aspirations. Most participating farmers live in either Lewiston or Portland, though their homelands are Sudan, Somalia, and Guatemala. The project seeks a half time staff person to work on training initiatives for these farmers.

Primary responsibilities: The TC will oversee the development and implementation of all aspects of the training programs, including developing curriculum for and delivering group and one-to-one trainings for project participants. TC will recruit trainers for program meetings, orientation trainings, seasonal farm workshops, and farm visits/field trips and will register farmers at conferences. Field activities include proving technical assistance at training farm site in Lisbon and community garden site in Portland. There will be opportunities to learn about farming in New England and to interact with people from many different cultures. As the weather improves, much of the work will take place outside.

 

Qualifications include being part of or experience working with foreign cultures and diverse communities; familiarity with agriculture in the Northeast U.S; experience developing training and delivering curricula; familiarity with adult learner models; exceptional communications, interpersonal and organizational skills; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; and experience directly related to the position responsibilities. Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are important. Travel is required; reliable transportation is essential.

 

The compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience.

 

Send resume and cover letter by Monday March 31st, 2008

 

Amy Carrington, Project Director

New American Sustainable Agriculture Project

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

arc@ceimaine.org

 
 
Farmer Wanted – Gaia Gardens
Atlanta, Georgia
 
General Information:
Gaia Gardens has a 10-year history of organic gardening and a flourishing
64-share CSA. We have 1.5 acres tillable land, ½ acre of blueberries and
figs, 300’ of muscadines & scuppernongs, plus ¼ acre for future expansion of
orchard/vineyard. We have a heated greenhouse, a walk-in cooler, three
complete irrigation systems (well, pond, county water), garden shed with
tools, a 4-wheel tractor, a 2-wheel walk-behind tractor. We also have access
to classroom, commercial kitchen and dining area for workshops. We have a
garden committee to support you and your endeavors and are only 10 minutes
from downtown Atlanta. The gardener leases all this for only $12. per year
in exchange for farming sustainably and running the CSA.
 
General Information:
Start Date: December 2008 (transition work with our existing farmer can
start anytime)
End Date:  minimum 2 year lease
Application deadline: May 4th, 2008
 
See info on May 4th Open House at www.eastlakecommons.org - Gardener Search
 
Work/Experience Desired:
Experience in organic gardening and CSA operations. Have initiative and
determination. Ready to take over and manage this successful and thriving
urban venture.
 
Opportunity:
This is an incredible opportunity for a beginning or experienced farmer:
minimal cash investment needed and all infrastructure is provided. This job
is what you make it. Current farmer has added bees, blueberries, CSA
work-shares, farm market sales, cut flower operations, and more and has seen
his income increase each year. This is an urban farm surrounded by farm
markets, colleges, food banks, restaurants, interns, and CSA consumers.
 
Salary:
After paying the $12. per year lease, all income is yours.

 

 

Red Tomato Communications Assistant 

Red Tomato (www.redtomato.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with ecological New England family produce farmers, marketing their products to retailers and consumers and building a sustainable food system.  It's also a great place to work!  We are looking for a half-time Communications Assistant to assist with various projects, including our website, as well as help with administrative duties. 

 Position Overview 

The Communications Assistant will work with the Communications Manager and others on the Red Tomato team, on a range of projects, and will report to the Communications Manager. This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience, work with a fun, smart, hardworking group of people in a well-established, growing organization, and play a key role in building the market for local food and sustainable farming.

Hours and Compensation

Position is half-time, 20 hrs/wk.  Hours are flexible, but must be primarily Mon-Fri between 8am –5pm.

Work is based in Red Tomato office in Canton, MA.  Some work may be done off-site. May involve occasional travel. 

Compensation: to be determined based on qualifications and experience

Start date by June, 2008 preferred.  Applications accepted until position is filled. Feel free to email with any questions. 

Please email or mail resume and cover letter to:

Susan Futrell, Communication Manager

sfutrell@mchsi.com

c/o Red Tomato, 1033 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021

[Note “RT Communications Job” on envelope or subject line.]

 

March 22, 2008

Amherst Farmer’s Market manager

The Amherst Farmer’s Market manager is responsible for the daily operations of the AFM on Saturdays beginning the first weekend in May through the third weekend in November.  Attendance at market meetings prior to market opening is required. The market manager is the “go-to” person for vendors and consumers during market hours and is the AFM representative on site. The job requires personal confidence and the ability to communicate with a variety of people. The AFM relies on the market manager to be its liaison with and between all parties served by the market, helping promote the market and keeping accurate weekly records of market activities. Successful managers understand both the vendors’ and the consumers’ needs and in conjunction with the AFM president, (and his/her committees) design and implement strategies to meet those needs. The manager is required to be on-site at the market, be identified in some way as the manager (hat, apron or t-shirt) and be available to vendors and consumers the majority of the time. The manager will also work with the AFM to promote the market and lead efforts to bring educational programming, music, and other cultural events to the market on a regular basis.

This is a part-time hourly position and requires managing market operations for 8-9.5 hours on Saturday, plus an additional 2-3 hours per week on non-market days.  AFM believes that non market hours will decrease in the later part of the year, but wishes to build them in to give the manager opportunity to promote the AFM.Compensation will be $12-$14 per hour based on experience. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
 
Casey Steinberg at: oldfriendsfarm@vegemail.com or Sara Porth at: sara.porth@uvm.edu

March 12, 2008

The Food Project www.thefoodproject.org
Job Opening: Youth Organizer
 
Who We Are
Youth. Food. Social equality. Three seemingly distinct issues that intersect in
one place: The Food Project. From our urban farms to our national college
campaign, we bring together youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work
together to build local and sustainable food systems. While we produce healthy
food for residents of the city and suburbs, we consider our hallmark to be our
focus on identifying and transforming a new generation of leaders by placing
teens in unusually responsible roles, with deeply meaningful work.  These young
people inspire and support others to create change in their own communities.
 
Job Summary
The Youth Organizer is a part of the Education and Advocacy team. The Education
and Advocacy team has a five-year goal to increase access to healthy, local
food in Boston by five percent.  Working closely with other members of the
Education and Advocacy team and a group of youth interns, the Youth Organizer
will educate and mobilize students in the Boston Public Schools and throughout
Boston neighborhoods to use their voices and power to create positive change in
their schools and communities.
 
Recruitment Process
We will review all submissions, identify viable candidates and contact ONLY
those individuals selected to continue in the search process.
 
Please send resume and cover letter via email to: jobs@thefoodproject.org
 
Electronic submission is greatly preferred, or correspondence can be mailed to:
 
Hiring Manager
The Food Project
PO Box 705
Lincoln, MA  01773
 
or faxed to:
(781) 259-9659

 

March 6, 2008

Waltham Fields Community Farm: Seeks Executive Director

 

Our Mission:

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.

 

Waltham Fields Community Farm (www.communityfarms.org) is a nonprofit nine-acre farm in a diverse Boston suburb that donates fresh produce to hunger relief agencies while bringing in revenue through a popular 300-share community supported agriculture program. We run educational programs for children’s groups, farmers-in-training, and volunteers who provide over 3,000 hours of assistance each year in our fields. Our annual budget is approximately $340,000. We have 3.5 FTE year-round staff members plus seasonal staff, and are currently implementing the second year of a three-year strategic plan.

 

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. The ED supervises the staff and is the liaison between the Board of Directors and the staff. The ED works with the staff to create and follow through on all programming.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

·        A passion for social change

·        Leadership skills

·        Management experience

·        Fundraising and community outreach experience

·        Experience with non-profits

·        Budgeting/financial experience

·        A connection with agriculture and/or community food security

·        Good public speaking and writing skills

·        Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks

 

Benefits include a summer and winter vegetable share, health insurance (full individual), holidays, sick time, vacation. Salary $40,000+ (commensurate with experience).

 

Please send resume and letter of interest by e-mail to Sam Robinson, chair of the Executive Director Search Committee, srobinson@neasc.org.

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Treefrog Landscapes, Inc. of Northampton, MA

is happy to announce the following openings:

 

Full-Time

 

Landscape Installation Crew and Crew Manager(s)

 

The Cyclical Theme (ie the process of the position)

A. Listening (to instruction)

B. Doing (the best you can with what you know and have)

C. Observing (what feels smooth and what is seemingly stalled)

D. Reacting (with a strategy for improvement)

F. Experiencing (the changes)

G. Teaching (what you have adjusted and how it has effective -or not)

H. Listening

I. Doing....

 

Position Responsibilities

General and specialized site work labor such as:

-Stonework,

-Plantings, plantings, plantings, and more plantings!

-Site prep and breakdown (ie bust butt),

-Pond construction,

-Pruning, weeding, light tree work, and general maintenance (no mowing!)

-Light carpentry, structure construction, possible wood and metal work.

 

Delivering materials such as stone, plants, compost, etc to sites. This means that one must have confidence and demonstrate ability driving full truck loads of up to 14,000 gross weight. Clean driving records and mechanical experience are definite pluses!

 

Entry level assistance with design work and client proposals.

 

Applicants’ Abilities

Social/Professional

Ability to understand design concepts given by designer and site Crew manager so to perform installation with minimal oversight and with utmost integrity.

Ability to adjust and to motivate in times where one is left with a small team to make "it" happen and/or figure "it" out.

This includes the ability to state needs, such as when one needs more information or instruction.

Ability to communicate with clients and all stakeholder so to explain basics of design concepts (at least what is happening in the short term and why).

Ability to harvest feedback from clients so that all communication reaches appropriate parties (ie designer of project).

Ability to co-facilitate work in small team setting.

Ability to monitor and consistently improve on one's relationship to various sites and tools - The Economy of Movement.

 

Physical/Occupational

A novice knowledge of landscape construction including plant literacy, drainage, grade, slope, materials estimation, timelines and goal setting for work to be performed.

 

Ability to work 8+ hours in any safe weather conditions given rain or hot shine performing physically demanding work.

Ability to monitor oneself and give appropriate breaks so to ensure long term health and stamina, and short term job safety.

Ability to lift heavy loads (at least 85lbs) regularly.

 

Commitment to some travel throughout the Northeast including Boston

area, NYC, CT, VT, ME and NH, helps but is not required.

 

Our Story and Our Commitment to You

We are a small company that has sustained vibrant growth every season for the past five years. This is due to the many partners, collaboratives, and workers that have been involved over this timeline.

This is essentially an entry level pre-foreman(or forewoman) position.

Our bread and butter is installation, not design -at least not for available positions. Please keep that in mind.

Pay will commensurate with experience.

We do however, try to provide a work environment and a business structure of unlimited ceilings. Whereby those showing commitment and proficiency can grow in numerous capacities, including potential ownership roles.

We look for people who share the commitment in creating change and believe that progressive businesses are not only capable but required to take part in this transformation.

 

We strive for fun, easygoing, and right relations but honestly require hard physical work days.

 

Timeline:

Position(s) is available immediately.

 

Our work year has consistently gone

from April 10ish to Thanksgivingish.

 

Finally, briefly entertain us by speaking to any one of the following inquires:

Your individual energy, your sense of observation, your interpretation of the term “economy of movement”

How does this potentially fit with where you want to be in the next one to five years?

How music affects your life and work (give specifics). 

- How you may pick blueberries in relation to the rest of the pickers out

there.

 

**Please see notes and contact information below.

 

PART-TIME POSITIONS

 

Organizational Assistant-

 

To support in administrative activities.

 

This includes:

Day to day book-keeping.

Billing clients and paying bills.

Contact and database upkeep (mail, voicemail, email, etc)

Delivery of weekly finance reports to owners.

Main contact to our payroll and accounting service (*you will not be required to do taxes nor perform professional accounting duties).

 

Applicant should be proficient with various software programs such as

Quickbooks, Numbers, Excel, Text/Word/or Pages,

and show strength using Apple’s computer to computer networking programs (iWeb,iMail, iCal, file exchange, etc). *In short, we need a computer geek!

 

We will discuss and decide upon pay together.

The same for scheduling.

It is expected that 10-15 hours will be required on any given week.

We are seasonal, position is open from April 1ish to December 1ish (depending on weather).

 

*Acceptable applicants may fill this position in conjunction with other part-time position(s) with Treefrog to create a more full-time schedule.

**Please see notes and contact information below.

 

 

General Garden and Landscape Maintenance

 

We are in need of an individual (or team) fairly experienced in general garden and landscape maintenance activities such as weeding, edging, mulching, pruning, and other forms of plant care. This individual will essentially work with owners to co-manage the maintenance of sites throughout the region.

 

The applicant will regularly meet with one of the company owners to visit any series of sites. Every site will have specific needs and instructions. We can work together to strategize both how to best perform immediate activities as well as long-term  care.  We can arrange for necessary materials and labor support (ie mulch drops, specialized tools, 1-2 people, etc).

 

This individual must be self motivated and able to work independent of day to day support. Applicant must show ability to occasionally lead crews. Position requires experience in plant identification and general horticulture.

 

Individual must have their own vehicle.

Individual must have skills to communicate with clients.

 

Weather permitting, activities begin mid- April until Thanksgiving(ish).

Time commitments can vary from 10-20 hours/week.

We can discuss pay.

 

*Due to the independent nature of these activities, we are open to various ways in which to structure this relationship so to meet the needs of all involved.

**Acceptable applicants may fill this position in conjunction with other part-time

position(s) with Treefrog to create a more full-time schedule.

***Please see notes and contact information below.

 

 

Gangbusters Labor and Subs.

 

We sincerely appreciate the level of interest in working with Treefrog. Unfortunately, we cannot employ everyone who has shown interest. But it is often the case that we have large projects or a series of installations going on at the same time that require we call in any number of individuals for short-term support. This could be from a day to a week of general labor support.

 

The most important piece of this relationship is logistics; knowing who is available when, what type of lead time folks need, etc. So we trying to organize this sooner rather than later.

 

*Acceptable applicants may fill this position in conjunction with other part-time

position(s) with Treefrog to create a more full-time schedule.

**Please see notes and contact information below.

 

 

There are Rights and There are Responsibilities

We will consider all applications equally regardless of applicants'

race, sex, sexual orientation etc.

BUT, we do value those that present their applications in a professional manner.

Please, as they say, "show your work."

 

visit www.treefroglandscapes.com consider it required reading.

Please call Michael Keeney directly at 413- 320-1318

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March 3, 2008

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (http://www.nesfp.org) is now hiring for the summer season. We have two paid positions available for the summer. Both jobs involve work out of our Lowell office and visits to farms in the Dracut and Greater Boston area, so access to private transportation is a must. We are happy to help you achieve any internship or research objectives you have as part of this work and you are guaranteed to gain highly marketable employment skills in agriculture and food systems work! Below are brief summary descriptions of the positions, if interested, please email jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu for the full, detailed job description and how to apply.

(1) CSA and Marketing Cooperative Coordinator - 30+ hrs/week. April 1st - November 15th.
*Possibility to combine this position with the Lowell Farmers' Market Manager position (Friday's in Lowell July - October) to make it full-time.*

The candidate will coordinate a multi-producer community supported agriculture program by:
* working closely with immigrant farmers in Dracut MA, and other farmers in the region (about 12-15 farmers in total);
* educating and servicing 100 CSA shareholders, a central distribution point and two delivery drop off locations (or "clusters");
* managing and supervising CSA volunteers; and
* keeping accurate production and financial records related to the CSA share value, farmer payments, and distribution.

This position will require someone with community organizing and cross-cultural experience prepared to build relationships with immigrant and refugee participants and community members. We are looking for someone who is extremely flexible, self-motivated and self-directed; who works well within in a rapidly-changing environment with a willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done.

(2) Technical Assistance Field Technician - part time; 24 hrs/week. May 5th - October 20th.

The candidate’s main responsibilities will be to assist provision of technical assistance (TA) to new and continuing immigrant and refugee farmers on multiple aspects of vegetable production and marketing strategies, cooperative participation, and various farming operations. In particular:
· Assist growers in implementing their field and greenhouse schedules.
· Help farmers meet specific market commitments through weekly field visits; ensure greenhouse and field schedule implementation.
· Provide one-to-one TA to farmers on a variety of farming topics.
· Organize / coordinate on site farmer meetings.
· Assist farmers with record-keeping activities – production, watering, planting, marketing, etc.
· Implement New Entry’s case management approach to coordinating TA/marketing for each farmer.
· Comply with data collection and tracking systems to monitor TA provided to all farmers.
· As appropriate, participate in preparation and delivery of New Entry education and training workshops for new and continuing farmers on multiple aspects of farm enterprise development
· Assist farm manager with farm site maintenance activities as requested

Please contact me with any questions and for more details!
Thanks, Jennifer

Boston Office:  Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Rm. 121
Boston, MA 02111
www.nesfp.org
617-636-3793 (Boston office)
978-654-6745 (Lowell office)
617-306-4879 (cell)

 

Mass Farmers Markets is Now Hiring Farmers Market Managers:
Part-Time and Full-Time Seasonal Work (May through November) supporting local agriculture in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, MA

The Federation of Mass. Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization which has been connecting farms, families, and communities since 1978. We work with farmers, local businesses, consumers, and community organizations to harness the power of farmers’ markets to build healthy communities. Among our activities is the direct management of six farmers’ markets in greater Boston.

The Farmers Market Manager is responsible for daily operations of one or more markets managed by Mass Farmers Markets (MFM) in the following locations on the days listed: Union Square in Somerville (Saturday mornings), Central Square in Cambridge (Mondays), Boston City Hall (Mondays and Wednesdays), and Copley Square in Boston (Tuesdays and Fridays). Markets typically run from late May through late November, with at least one training day required in early to mid May. The Market Manager is the “go-to” person for market vendors and consumers during market hours. The job requires personal confidence and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people.

This is a seasonal hourly position. Candidates may apply to manage multiple markets, and in so doing may craft a full-time schedule if desired.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
martha@massfarmersmarkets.org  
OR
Office Coordinator, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452, ATTN: Market Manager Hiring
E-mail preferred.
Applications should be submitted by March 21st.

 

 

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Hannah Freedberg

Community Outreach Director

 

The Federation of

Mass. Farmers' Markets (MFM)

(a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization)

 

240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452

www.massfarmersmarkets.org

office phone: (781) 893-8222

fax: (781) 893-8777

 

 

 

F.R.E.S.H. New London (Food: Resources, Education, Security, Health)

c/o Gemma E. Moran/United Way Labor Food Center, P.O. Box 429, 374 Broad St, New London, CT 06320

 

FRESH New London works to transform the food system from what it is to what it ought to be; we believe that public health, social justice and ecological sustainability are inextricably linked.  To reach this goal, we do projects that increase access to fresh, local foods and educate and empower people in New London county about their health and the local food system.  The FRESH Youth Program is at the heart of this goal. FRESH youth contribute insight, hard work, humor, and smarts to all aspects of the organization. The teens in the FRESH Youth Program are growing up in an environment in which they are faced with systemic racism, poverty, discrimination, and an under-resourced public school system. The FRESH youth program aims to arm students with useful life skills, access to opportunities, emotional and social support, and a critical understanding of society in order to help them become agents of positive changes in their communities.

 

Position Title: Youth Program Manager         Status: 30 hrs/wk, with some seasonal variation

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Senior Youth Leaders, Youth crew members, interns and volunteers

 

Job Overview: The FRESH Youth Program Manager will be responsible for the continued development and design, as well as the daily operation of, the FRESH Youth Program. The program’s focus in on four key elements: critical thinking, skill-building, opportunities, and support. These elements are integrated into the context of FRESH’s many projects, which are all food, health, and agriculture-related. Students learn a broad range of skills including: organic farming, basic carpentry, marketing, business, public speaking, cooking, and community outreach. The program is based on an intensive, 8-week summer program, as well as year-round, after-school work sessions. All youth are paid for their work with FRESH. Work is focused at our one-acre farm, our urban Community Garden Center, and various other sites throughout New London. This is a senior staff position in a growing non-profit organization; our strong hope is to hire an individual who anticipates remaining in the position for 2-3 years.

 

Special Requirements: Work in office and field settings. Weekend and evening hours on occasion. Some weekend travel with youth program. Work in farm and garden settings. Physical work on farm and garden.

 

Qualifications:

·         A commitment to working with racially and ethnically diverse young people in a respectful and empowering manner, with a focus on building skills, developing critical thinking, and inspiring leadership.

 ·         Commitment to anti-racism. The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people.

 ·         Commitment to making positive change in New London.  Familiarity with or willingness to learn about New London city and county.

 ·         Demonstrated interest in urban youth culture. Familiarity with urban social, economic, and political issues and assets.

 ·         Willingness to work outside and to learn sustainable agriculture practices.  Experience with agricultural work preferred.

 ·         A demonstrated interest in or a willingness to learn about community food security, community-based just food systems, and empowerment around issues of local food system and/or sustainable agriculture.

 ·         Fluency in languages other than English (and especially Spanish) preferred.

 ·         Experience mentoring young people.

 ·         The qualities of flexibility, personal responsibility, self-motivation and confidence. 

 ·         Supervisory experience preferred.

 ·         Desire and ability to work in a collaborative work environment.

 

Salary & Benefits: Salary range of $21,000 to $25,000; commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package (includes health, dental, vacation, sick and holidays).

 

To Apply:  Applications by email strongly encouraged.  Please send a resume, cover letter and list of three references to: freshnewlondon@hotmail.com.  Applications by mail to FRESH New London, c/o Gemma Moran/United Way Food Center, P.O. Box 429, 374 Broad St, New London, CT 06320 or fax: (860) 444-8053 – Attn: FRESH New London.

 

Deadline:  Application materials must be received by March 17, 2008.

 For more information, please contact:

Emily Lerner

FRESH New London

(860) 501-3109

 

Multiple Listings from NEFOOD listserve: https://elist.tufts.edu/wws/info/nefood  

Program Director, World Hunger Year, New York, NY

WHY a national hunger and poverty organization founded in 1975 is looking for a leader who has a history and passion for working with grassroots organizations, is knowledgeable in the field of hunger and poverty and believes that empowerment and promoting self-reliance are keys to solving these endemic problems. The position requires strong leadership, internal and external communication skills and an ability to work on both the program and policy levels. Last day to apply: March 31, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/265768-154  

 Field Program Director, Sustainable Harvest International, Surry, ME

Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) seeks a Program Director to lead its ongoing work to increase standards of living while protecting the environment. Currently with programs in four countries in Central America and having just completed our first decade of operations, SHI is committed to finding the person best suited to maintain our existing program and take us forward for the decades ahead. The Program Director (PD) will be responsible for all aspects of program management from budget oversight to policy, best practices, & program evaluation, development and planning. The PD will ensure that the field program remains focused on and aligned with SHI's mission, and maintains close familiarity with the work on-the-ground through regular visits to the field. Last day to apply: April 20, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/265517-167

 Assistant to the Executive Director, Slow Food U.S.A., Brooklyn, NY

Slow Food USA’s Executive Director is seeking a full time assistant. Slow Food USA is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization with 170 convivia (chapters) and 15,000 members nationwide. Located in Brooklyn, the Slow Food USA National Office is the hub of activity for the national movement, with 12 staff members. The Executive Director is responsible for guiding the movement and its projects, and her assistant will work closely with her to streamline and organize her myriad commitments and make her, and by extension the organization, as effective as possible. Last day to apply: March 10, 2008 For more info, see: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/264133-275   

 Corporate Marketing Researcher, The Humane Society of The United States, Gaithersburg, MD

Seeking an individual to research and persuade corporations to reform their purchasing policies in ways that reduce farm animal suffering—focusing on the most abusive practices in agribusiness. Establish and manage strategic relationships; keep up-to-date on recent campaign developments and maintain regular contact to encourage collaboration that leads to tangible results. Conduct research on potential corporate candidates for animal welfare improvements; maintain and apply solid, evolving knowledge of industry trends and corporate environment via industry publications. Last day to apply: March 31, 2008 For more info, see:  http://www.idealist.org/en/job/262188-92

 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  

 

February 25, 2008

The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our organization as a youth, student and community organizer on climate change issues in their region and to act as a liaison with the Energy Action Coalition (EAC) and the Rainforest Action Network (RAN). This position is full time and may be based in the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast or San Francisco CA dependent on the skills of the applicant and the region she/he is in. For information see: http://www.seac.org/node/284

February 22, 2008

POSITION AVAILABLE; MACC Executive Director

The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) seeks a dynamic Executive Director.  The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of MACC, working under the direction of the Board of Directors.  The Executive Director directs and oversees all aspects of MACC operations and is the key contact person representing the organization.  The Executive Director is directly responsible for each of the following, with the assistance of the staff:

- Organizational and office management: Hire, manage and direct staff and projects; work with the Board of Directors and board committees to develop policies, respond to requests and ensure implementation of actions.

- Education Programs: Direct Conferences, Certificate Training Program, Workshops, Coordination with Outside Institutions.

- Development and Finance: Grant proposal preparation and project management, budget preparation and management (in concert with appropriate officers and directors), giving programs including corporate sponsorship.

- Advocacy and Visibility: Legislative, Regulatory, Working Committees, Newsletter.

The successful candidate must be highly organized, able to multi-task, have excellent communication and computer skills, must be self directed, must be able to manage staff, and must be able to network with regulatory, non-regulatory, and grant awarding authorities.  Candidate must also be very familiar with Massachusetts Conservation Commissions and their regulatory environment.  Salary is commensurate with the experience and skills of the successful applicant, subject to MACC's budget.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in electronic format to the MACC Search Committee by e-mail to: searchcommittee@maccweb.org.  Questions can also be sent to that e-mail address, or you may call the MACC office at: 617-489-3930.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted: February 21, 2008.

Slow Food USA’s Executive Director is seeking a full time assistant to begin March 24th, 2008.  Slow Food USA is a national non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization located in Brooklyn, New York. The Executive Director is responsible for guiding the movement and its projects, and her assistant will work closely with her to streamline and organize her myriad commitments and make her, and by extension the organization, as effective as possible.  
 
This is an opportunity for a recent graduate to be fully immersed in a non-profit on the vanguard of agriculture, gastronomy and ecology. The assistant would see first-hand the various projects in which Slow Food is involved, from managing a huge volunteer network to collaborating with various NGOs, from launching fundraisers and other special events to rolling out public relations and media strategies.
 
Classification: Full-time, exempt employee
Commitment: One year minimum
Compensation: $30 – 35K annual salary plus benefits, commensurate with level of experience
Position begins: March 24, 2008
 
Please submit a resume, letter of interest and two short writing samples to:
Erika Lesser, Executive Director, jobs@slowfoodusa.org

 

Senior faculty position in Organic Dairy at the University of New Hampshire, see:

https://www.unhjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1203717848863

February 20, 2008

Brattleboro Site Coordinator

Job Description

Youth Horticulture Project

Brattleboro, Vermont

 

Who we are:  The Youth Horticulture Project (YHP) is a program of the University of Vermont Extension that helps at-risk youth experience success while they develop job and life skills through the growing, harvesting and marketing of vegetable crops. Programs include a farm-based job training program for teenagers, a mentoring program where teens lead elementary youth in garden and nutrition workshops, and a variety of school partnerships. As a team the youth grow vegetables, sell them at farmers' markets and provide them for donation to local food shelves and homeless shelters. Participants also engage in workshops aimed at teaching them a variety of social skills in addition to agricultural concepts. All programs take place at UVM Extension’s 2 acre educational farm in Brattleboro.

 

Responsibilities:

This position will oversee the farm and youth programs at the Brattleboro site and supervise the AmeriCorps member, interns and volunteers that work in the program. This includes planning and implementing YHP programs; school partnerships, mentoring programs and summer work and learn program. The position will also support the expansion of statewide gardening programs through performing administrative support work for the 4-H Growing Connections program and trainings. 

 

Specific Tasks:

-Help to interview and select youth participants and plan schedule for youth programs 

-Perform field work tasks associated with Brattleboro educational farm and provide work lists for others in their work in the greenhouse and on the farm

-Develop, implement and oversee programs in the summer and in partnership with the schools during the academic year

-Train interns and volunteers on programs and supervise their work

-Work with staff to complete greenhouse plan, farm plan and seed order for 2009

-Participate in planning meetings associated with 4-H Growing Connections program

-Assist with recruitment and implementation of 4-H Growing Connections trainings

 

Qualifications:

We seek an individual with farming, youth development and supervisory experience, a strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team or individually and has knowledge of electronic technology.  Application: Send letter of interest, résumé and two references to: sara.porth@uvm.edu  or Sara Coblyn Porth, UVM Extension, 11 University Way #4, Brattleboro, VT 05301-3669. This position will be based in Brattleboro but may require some travel. This is a nine month, full time position with the possibility of continuation dependent on funding. Start date: As soon as position is filled.  

 

University of Vermont Extension and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status.

 

ATTRA – the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service  - is hiring for several positions:

 Farm Energy Specialist

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Farm Energy Specialist to help farmers develop renewal energy potential on their farms and make their farms more energy efficient. The position requires farm-based exp. w/a background in engineering, energy efficiency, or rel. field in agriculture. A BS or MS degree or equiv. in a rel. field is also required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in engineering as it relates to agriculture. The position will be based in an NCAT regional office in IA, PA, or AR, and will include work on NCAT’s ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php.

 Forage and Pasture Specialist

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Forage and Pasture Specialist to work directly with farmers and ranchers to address their questions on pasture & forage mgmt., livestock mgmt. & health, grassfed livestock production, agronomy, and the economics of farming sustainably. Farm-based exp. and a BS or MS degree in agronomy, animal science, soils, pastures, or rel. field in agriculture is required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in soils, forages, and pasture mgmt. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT’s ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php.

 Organic Specialist

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks an Organic Specialist to work directly with farmers to address their questions on crop production, transitioning to organics, and adding value to and marketing their products. Position requires a BS or MS degree or equiv. in horticulture, pest mgmt. or soils mgmt. w/special attention to sustainable or organic vegetable production. The ideal candidate will have understanding and exp. working with USDA organic regulations. The position will be based in either Fayetteville, AR, or Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT’s ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php.

 Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist to help farmers develop marketing and business plans for sustainable and organic products, add value to farm products, and transition to organic production and certification. Position requires farm-based experience and a BS or MS degree or equiv. in agricultural business development w/emphasis on farm economics, marketing, finance, business planning, or value-added enterprise development. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in agriculture and marketing, business mgmt., or business development. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT’s ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php.

 

February 15, 2008

Farm Energy Specialist*

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org.

working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Farm Energy Specialist to help farmers develop renewal energy potential on their farms and make their farms more energy efficient. The position requires farm-based exp. w/a background in engineering, energy efficiency, or rel. field in agriculture. A BS or MS degree or equiv. in a rel. field is also required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in engineering as it relates to agriculture. The position will be based in an NCAT regional office in IA, PA, or AR, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is

3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php <http://www.ncat.org/jobs.php>.

*Forage and Pasture Specialist*

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org.

working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Forage and Pasture Specialist to work directly with farmers and ranchers to address their questions on pasture & forage mgmt., livestock mgmt. & health, grassfed livestock production, agronomy, and the economics of farming sustainably. Farm-based exp. and a BS or MS degree in agronomy, animal science, soils, pastures, or rel. field in agriculture is required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in soils, forages, and pasture mgmt. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php <http://www.ncat.org/jobs.php>.

 

*Organic Specialist*

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org.

working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks an Organic Specialist to work directly with farmers to address their questions on crop production, transitioning to organics, and adding value to and marketing their products. Position requires a BS or MS degree or equiv. in horticulture, pest mgmt. or soils mgmt. w/special attention to sustainable or organic vegetable production. The ideal candidate will have understanding and exp. working with USDA organic regulations. The position will be based in either Fayetteville, AR, or Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php <http://www.ncat.org/jobs.php>.

 

*Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist*

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org.

working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist to help farmers develop marketing and business plans for sustainable and organic products, add value to farm products, and transition to organic production and certification. Position requires farm-based experience and a BS or MS degree or equiv. in agricultural business development w/emphasis on farm economics, marketing, finance, business planning, or value-added enterprise development. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in agriculture and marketing, business mgmt., or business development. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit www.ncat.org/jobs.php <http://www.ncat.org/jobs.php>.

 

 

February 9, 2008

Hunger Action Network is seeking an energetic, organized and passionate individual to be our NYC Policy and Hunger Organizer

Responsibilities:
• Policy research, strategizing, and coalition work on legislative and advocacy campaigns (welfare, economic justice, food policy) 
• Provide supervision and direction on local community food programs, including assistance with our Harlem Community Supported Agriculture program

• Organize community events such as forums, speak-outs, conferences and workshops
• Outreach to community-based organizations, emergency food programs, faith organizations, public housing projects, shelters, etc.
• Assist with running effective media campaigns, press conferences, interviews, etc.
• Legislative advocacy for the organization’s annual issues
• Membership organizing and mobilization (e.g., community forums, meetings with legislators, advocacy trainings, phone/fax/email campaigns)

• Basic grant writing and reporting to funders under supervisory guidance
• Supervise two beginning professional staff and policy intern

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Knowledge of city/state legislative system preferred. Strong commitment to low-income communities; knowledge of poverty issues, including welfare and economic security issues; experience with grassroots organizing, community empowerment and/or community food works; excellent written, communication, and analytical skills; Spanish-speaking a plus; ability to work well with diverse communities; some knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus.

 Hunger Action Network is a statewide membership organizer of direct food providers, advocates and other individuals whose goal is to end hunger and its root causes, including poverty, in NYS. Welfare rights; economic justice; community food security; community gardens; universal health care; federal nutrition programs.

Salary range: mid-30s, full health benefits, other

 To Apply: send cover letter and resume to dunleamark@aol.com or Hunger Action Network, 275 State St., Albany NY 12210

February 6, 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: Director of Health Education for the Holyoke Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to make a huge impact on the what/why/how health education is taught throughout the system, grades K-12. The job description can be found at our Web site, along with directions on how to complete an online application.

Job Opening: River Valley Market Coop will be hosting a job fair on February 13, 14, 21, and 22 from 10-4pm at the Franklin-Hampshire Career Center, Northampton Office (178 Industrial Drive). Online applications and details are available on our website.

Job Opening: Red Fire Farm, an established certified organic produce farm, the largest CSA serving the Boston area and the Pioneer Valley, and a provider in local wholesale and retail markets, has several openings including a year- round Assistant Farm Manager, vegetable growers, apprenticeships, and a chef/food educator. Positions may include housing. Detailed job descriptions can be found at our Web site. To apply, contact Ryan or Sarah at 413-467-7645, redfirefarm@gmail.com.

Job Opening: Opportunity to apprentice on a 2-acre Organic Farm/Garden in Whately. Learning includes timing for successional plantings, weeding, and harvesting; soil maintenence; pest management; winter storage. 2-3 days/week negotiable. Learn, help and share in the harvest. Contact Bill Hewitt at 413-665-3508 (home) or 413-527-5973 (work).

Job Opening: Part-time Bookkeeper/ Office Manager 10-15 hours/ week bookkeeping at The Farm School in Athol, MA. The Farm School is an educational farm delivering hands on programming to children and adults in the craft of farming. Contact Jennifer Core, Associate Director at 978-249-2656.

Job Opening: Coordinator sought for newly forming non-profit Boston Area Gleaners. Ongoing for the last three years, harvesting some 564 boxes of produce (over 10,000 pounds) for charity, mostly going to Food For Free, a Cambridge food pantry that delivers. Low stipend and possible lodging. Contacting farmers, gleaning the produce and fund raising (administration) involved. E-mail Oakes Plimpton for further information.

Grant Writers Needed
 
Berkshire-Pioneer Resource Conservation & Development (BPRC&D) a non-profit
based in Amherst, MA, is looking for one or more Grant Writers geographically
distributed around Massachusetts to provide technical assistance to farmers in
conjunction with a statewide Farm Energy Program, and specifically with
USDA-Rural Development energy grant programs.  Grant writers will be
responsible for working closely with applicants (farmers and agricultural
businesses) and the USDA-RD staff at the local level.  This is a part-time,
temporary, contract position that coincides with USDA Funding Notices. We are
looking particularly for grantwriters in central and eastern Mass (Worcester
County and counties east).  
 
Please visit
http://www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org/docs/job_posting_grant_writers.pdf  for a
complete posting.  Send cover letter and resume to Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D Area,
Inc., 433 West Street, Suite 8, Amherst, MA 01002 or email to
agibson.rcd@verizon.net. 

 

February 2, 2008

Overlook Farm Learning Center Director
 
Heifer Int'l, a global, dynamic, non-profit org w/a compelling mission to alleviate world hunger & poverty on a 
community level is seeking an individual to direct Heifer Overlook Farm Learning Center (located in Rutland, 
Mass) including strategic & operational mgmnt of: farm operations, prog operations, human resources, financial 
mgmnt & mrkt'g to achieve goals of the  Heifer Learning Centers strategic & operational plans. Bachelor's degree 
in rel field + 10 yrs job rel exp or 14 yrs job rel exp.   Salary $52,495-59,081 (which includes locality pay) + 
benefits.  The ideal candidate will have excellent supervisory, delegation, interpersonal & communication skills.  
Closing date 2/21 or upon receipt of 200 applications, which ever comes first.  
For more info about our org, detailed job desc & online application visit www.heifer.org/careers  
 
Added Value is hiring two Urban Farm Assistants for the 2008 season.
View the job description (and contact information) here:
 http://www.added-value.org/digitalhorizons/Urban_Farm_Assistant_08.pdf
Added Value's mission is to promote the sustainable development of Red Hook Brooklyn, by nurturing a new 
generation of youth leaders. We work towards this goal by creating opportunities for South Brooklyn's youth to 
expand their knowledge base, develop new skills and positively engage with their community through the 
operation of a socially responsible urban farming enterprise.
 
Post-Doctoral Scientist in Agroecology
Penn State University
Depts. of Crop and Soil Sciences and Entomology
Interdisciplinary study on weed population management and dynamics, arthropod community, soil quality 
indicators, nutrient cycling and agronomic properties in organic cropping systems.  The successful candidate will 
serve as project manager,  analyze weed, arthropod, soil C and N, agronomic, environmental and economic data; 
collaborate with other investigators on project to publish findings, and participate in extension and grant-writing
 activities.  PhD in weed-, arthropod-, soil- or agro-ecology. Experience working with complex systems studies is 
desired but not required. The post-doctoral scientist will work directly in collaboration with David Mortensen 
(weed ecology), Mary Barbercheck (arthropod ecology), and Jason Kaye (biogeochemistry), graduate and 
undergraduate students, technicians, and a farmer advisory panel in guiding the research and outreach education 
associated with the project.  Please send CV and list of 3 references to Mary Barbercheck, meb34@psu.edu, 
by February 29, 2008.  For further information, contact Dave Mortensen, Penn State Dept. of Crop and Soil 
Sciences, dmortensen@psu.edu  
 
FARM MANAGER WANTED
APPLICANTS must have extensive experience with organic vegetable farming (fruit
a plus), including planning crop schedules, propagation, crop-rotation,
harvest, marketing as well as weed, insect and disease control.  They must be
able to use computers.    The ideal person is outgoing, a natural leader with
vision and a business sense.  They must be willing to work at least 70 hours a
week.  The farm manager will work closely with farm owners to improve the farm
plan and operations.
The position is salaried with insurance.  Manager's house provided.  The
starting date is March 15, 2007, but may be flexible.  This position will run
at least through November 15, but a year-round manager is preferred.  Couples
are welcome.
 
FARM DESCRIPTION:
The property is a 50 acre historic farm in a wooded private valley along a
protected river with Catskill Mountain view.  Open land totals 13 acres, 2
acres fenced.  There are vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs and bees.  We would
like to explore livestock.  The farm is located in Stone Ridge, NY, in Ulster
County, a two hour drive north of NYC.  The property includes a new greenhouse,
cellar, new tractor and implements.  The farm sells to NYC and local
restaurants and at farmers' markets.
 
CONTACT:
For more information, email esopuscreekfarm@gmail.com or call 917-309-7511.  To
apply, email a resume with three references and requirements.  
 
Other positions available.

January 27, 2008

Two Employment Opportunities In Sustainable Agriculture

1) Production Coordinator    2) Sales Manager

Without markets small scale sustainable farmers cannot survive.  Tuscarora, a grower governed cooperative, provides those markets.  This is an opportunity for you to directly help small scale organic farmers stay on the land

Tuscarora needs two individuals who are organized, upbeat, computer literate, and familiar with organic farming and vegetables 

Production Coordinator – Works directly with Tog’s farmer-members to coordinate production, supply, and delivery to the coop

Sales Manager –managing sales, customer relations, customer service, sales staff, and data base

These are salaried positions with benefits

Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative is one of the nation’s largest and oldest organic growers cooperatives.  Located in the southern Allegheny Mountains of rural south central Pennsylvania, TOG markets and distributes its 26 members’ produce to restaurants, grocers, and caterers in the DC/ Baltimore area.

 

For job descriptions go to www.tog.coop and click on employment opportunities.  Send Letter of Inquiry and Resume by February 15, 2008 to:  David Robb-General Manager at   david@tog.coop

 

January 8, 2008

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is hiring a Local Hero Member

Services Coordinator to coordinate CISA's Local Hero program.  This person will be responsible for planning and delivering benefits to Local Hero members and coordinating CISA's technical assistance offerings.  This is a full-time, salaried position based in South Deerfield, MA.  Please visit www.buylocalfood.com for a complete posting.
CISA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color and women to apply.  To apply, please send cover letter and resume to CISA, One Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA  01373 or email to jennifer@buylocalfood.com by January 22, 2007.

Director of Health Education for the Holyoke Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to make a huge impact on the what/why/how health

 education is taught throughout the system, grades K-12. The job description can be found at our Web site, along with directions on how to complete an online application.

River Valley Market Coop is now accepting applications for approximately seventy positions. Positions include, but are not limited to, Human Resources Manager,

Prepared Foods Manger, Meat Department Manager, Produce Department Manager, and Operations Manager. For detailed job descriptions, please visit their Web site.

Red Fire Farm, an established certified organic produce farm, the largest CSA serving the Boston area and the Pioneer Valley, and a provider in local wholesale

and retail markets, has several openings including a year- round Assistant Farm Manager, vegetable growers, apprenticeships, and a chef/food educator. Positions may include

housing. Detailed job descriptions can be found at our Web site. To apply, contact Ryan or Sarah at 413-467-7645, redfirefarm@gmail.com.

Part-time Bookkeeper/ Office Manager 10-15 hours/ week bookkeeping at The Farm School in Athol, MA. The Farm School is an educational farm delivering

hands on programming to children and adults in the craft of farming. Contact Jennifer Core, Associate Director at 978.249.2656.

Coordinator sought for newly forming non-profit Boston Area Gleaners. Ongoing for the last three years, harvesting some 564 boxes of produce (over 10,000

pounds) for charity, mostly going to Food For Free, a Cambridge food pantry that delivers. Low stipend and possible lodging. Contacting farmers, gleaning the produce and

fund raising (administration) involved. E-mail Oakes Plimpton for further information.

 

 

 
Check here for jobs listed in previous years.

2003-2004 - A list of Sustainability related jobs from 2003-2004 may be found here.  

2005  This  years jobs are here.

2006  Last years jobs are here.

 

2007 (January -  May) are here.

 

2007 (June – December) are here.

 

 

And some links from Caishlin More:

 

Environmental Education and Naturalist Education. Jobs and training centers.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/outdoor.html
http://www.backdoorjobs.com/environment.html
http://www.mountain.org/work/mtlearn/index.cfm
http://www.plantationcamp.com/Staff/Being_on_Staff
http://www.emandal.com/camp/jobs.html
http://www.hiddenvilla.org/
http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/
http://arconservancy.org/xoops/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=6
http://camps.kidzworld.com.nmsrv.com/Adventure_Camps/Farming/index.html
http://www.campchannel.com/cgi-bin/showcamp.cgi?ID=1838
http://www.rusticpath.com/
http://www.organicvolunteers.com/farm_finder.asp?Mode=1&S=5
http://www.organicvolunteers.com/farm_finder.asp?Mode=1&S=5
http://www.woolman.org/sfc/index.html
http://www.alemanyfarm.org/
http://www.slideranch.org/
http://www.vveducation.org/
https://www.humboldt.edu:8891/ee/html/sierrainstitute/sierrareg.html
http://adventurescrosscountry.com/
http://www.soundwaters.org/camp/index.shtml
http://ifnaturallearning.com/2007-2008/cnap.html
http://www.wildernessawareness.org/adult/residential_program.html?gclid=CIGb_saMpZUCFQrPGgodF0lykQ
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
http://ifnaturallearning.com/
http://www.wild-things.org.uk/
http://www.slideranch.org/
http://www.enf.org/
http://www.hawkcircle.com/HawkCircleVisionQuest.htm
http://www.turtleislandpreserve.com/home_internships.php
http://www.washingtonoutdoorwomen.org/
http://www.massaudubon.org/Jobs/jobs_index.php?type=Internships
http://www.backdoorjobs.com/environment.html
http://www.beec.org/
http://www.flyingdeernaturecenter.org/aboutus.html
http://lesley.edu/gsass/audubon/conference_great_turning.html
http://www.earthworkprograms.com/
http://www.vermontwildernessschool.org/school/
http://www.vermontwildernessschool.org/school/
http://www.earthworksboston.org/
http://www.thesca.org/
http://people.umass.edu/jgerber/BDIC/bdic300.htm
http://www.whitepineprograms.org/
http://ifnaturallearning.com/2007-2008/coyotes-path.html
http://www.natureskills.com/
http://www.wildernessawareness.org/adult/earth_mentor_program.html
http://www.geosmith.com/wilderness/schools.cgi
http://www.nentc.com/
http://www.mountainshepherd.com/index/
http://www.everettruess.net/
http://www.shastahome.com/