Local and Regional Food Jobs in SE MA

Skinny Dip Farm is hiring a core crew member. This is a year round, salaried position on our certified organic vegetable farm In Little Compton RI and Westport MA. Our goal is to run the farm with a core crew of experienced farmers that help manage the farm and lead our seasonal crew in getting the job done.

About the Farm:

“Skinny Dip Farm is owned and operated by Hannah and Ben Wolbach. We started it in 2011 and are just wrapping up our 13^th season in operation. We farm both at our home, on about 1.5 acres in Little Compton, and on another 4 or so acres of leased land in Westport. We grow a wide variety of crops which are sold at farmers markets, through a small CSA, to restaurants and caterers and through an online store. We primarily grow vegetables, with an emphasis on salad greens, but also grow flowers (+/- .25 acre), herbs and some other oddball crops like dry beans and flour corn. We also run chickens on cover crop as part of our fertility plan and aim to send about 250 to slaughter annually. We grow and sell year round, with winter production in 4 unheated high tunnels, 3 cat tunnels and outside for as long as we can, which is pretty deep into December most years in our ocean influenced South Coast locations. We manage our two properties differently, leaning towards minimal till, intensive methods on the home property and tractor based extensive methods on the leased land, though that is and has been evolving. We run the farm with a small crew, 6 people in 2023, who are very involved in most aspects of running the farm. We take great pride in the quality of our produce and our commitment to caring for the land we farm. All in all, the farm is very successful and we are able to significantly invest profits into our operation. We are a family farm, our two daughters (7 and 9) are around, helping out, making mischief and love befriending the farmers.”

 About the job:

“We are looking to add 1 or 2 folks to our core crew of full time, year round employees. Depending on how many people we hire, the core crew would total 3 or 4 farmers. This core of farmers make the farm go round, straddling the line between being a crew member and an assistant manager—getting the myriad of jobs done while also coaching our seasonal crew and taking the lead in specific areas of interest. Right now, we’re specifically looking for someone who would be excited to be a crew leader, list manager, task prioritizer, wash stand expediter—a glue that holds us together while keeping an eye on the big picture type of person. Areas of interest or expertise that would be a good fit right now would be small scale, intensive, minimum and no till production, Small fruits, crew organization and efficiency. We also need a farmers market lead at one of our markets.

We are looking, first and foremost, for a really great person—we’re going to spend a lot of time together—with a strong commitment to growing quality produce and caring for the land. Applicants should have significant vegetable farming experience and be ready to step into a wide variety of roles including, at times, crew leader, washstand manager and harvest coordinator among other responsibilities. We really value good communication skills and the job will require working closely with Ben and Hannah to implement their farm plan.”

The workload will ebb and flow with the season—a 50 hour workweek during peak season will be balanced with a lighter winter schedule and average out to around 40s hour/ week. Hours are mostly Monday-Friday though some weekend work and a share of greenhouse tending may be asked. Perks include 2 weeks of paid vacation, time and financial support for farm conferences and trainings. This is a year round, salaried position that includes housing or a housing stipend if you already live locally.

Housing is a room in a shared house with other member(s) of our core crew that is quite nice and adjacent to the farm’s Little Compton fields. We are open to hiring a farming couple or to housing a non-farming partner, though a non-farming partner would be asked to pay rent. Must be open to sharing the house with a dog and bunnies. Pets are a possibility, but would need to pass the sniff test with current non-human residents.

Exact compensation will depend on experience, and if you live onsite, but our goal is to create a situation for the assistant manager to be able to save money towards one day launching their own venture. Start date is somewhat flexible. We really get rolling in March and will want our core crew in place by then the end of March at the latest.

To Apply: Please send resume cover letter to skinnydipfarm@yahoo.com. Feel free to reach out with questions, or to request more information.

CitySprouts strives to actively build a community of teachers, students and families united around public education, gardens and connecting children to the natural world. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among the core principles that define our work, and thus we actively seek to build a team that is inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

OPEN POSITIONS

• Garden Operations Manager The Garden Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall care and maintenance of all 24 CitySprouts school gardens. This full-time position reports to the Executive Director.

• Garden Educator (part-time) The part-time Garden Educator will teach our garden/science curriculum in 1-3 Boston or Cambridge elementary schools. Garden Educators are hired for the entire school year (September-June). This part-time position reports to the Program Director.

• Assistant Gardener The Assistant Gardener will be responsible for the care, upkeep, and maintenance of 6-8 schoolyard gardens each week. This part-time/seasonal position reports to the Garden Operations Manager.

Zeigler’s Market Garden is a 1st Generation family farm run by Zach and Sarah Zeigler and was established in 2015. They use organic practices to grow diversified vegetables on 4 acres of leased land in Norfolk, MA. The Farm supplies the local community with healthy food by attending 3 farmers markets in Norfolk, Franklin, and Providence.

ZMG is looking for a candidate who is interested in farming, has a strong work ethic, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

Available Positions:

Assistant Grower

Days will be spent performing all tasks associated with small scale organic farming. Tasks may include seeding and watering in the greenhouse, weeding, trellising, bulk harvesting, planting in the field and more. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Our farm uses a variety of human-scale and tractor based farming methods. Use of hand tools and tractor/small engine powered implements.

Farmers Market Team Member

Days will be spent preparing for the farmers market. Position includes some harvesting and washing/packing of produce. Loading/unloading produce onto trucks. Setting up tables, tents, and market displays as well. Must have a good attitude and be able to converse with customers.

An ideal candidate is a person who is charismatic, quick, and patient. You must be able to prioritize and multitask while maintaining a positive attitude. Selling at farmers markets is a challenging task that requires the use of technology, math, and constant conversation. Hours will include the duration of the markets which is typically four hours as well as an hour before and after for setup and breakdown.

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The Food Project creates personal and social change through sustainable agriculture and their farms are the platform for this work.

The Food Project grows vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits on approximately 70 acres of urban and suburban farmland in Greater Boston and on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Each year, they work with 140 young people and thousands of volunteers to grow 200,000 pounds of produce. That produce is donated or distributed to SNAP/HIP-accessible farmers’ markets, through neighborhood stores, and to hunger relief organizations—to increase access to healthy, affordable food. We also offer a limited number of CSA farm shares from many of our farms.

The Wenham Farm & Community Manager plays an integral role in working closely with the Associate Director of Farms & Food, Youth Development Managers, Community Programs Manager, and our youth. The Wenham Farm & Community Manager will manage a 33-acre farm (5 acres in production) while supervising our farming partners, a full-time seasonal
Assistant Growers, engage and teach with high school-aged youth crews, and facilitate volunteer groups and individuals on the farm.

If you have any questions, please reach out to jobs@thefoodproject.org.

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Our farm is growing! Join us in growing and selling local organically grown produce year-round.

Zeigler’s Market Garden is a 1st Generation family farm run by Zach and Sarah Zeigler and was established in 2015. We use organic practices to grow diversified vegetables on 4 acres of leased land in Norfolk, MA. The Farm supplies the local community with healthy food by attending 3 farmers markets in Norfolk, Franklin, and Providence.

We are looking for a candidate who is interested in farming, has a strong work ethic, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

Assistant Grower–

Days will be spent performing all tasks associated with small scale organic farming. Tasks may include seeding and watering in the greenhouse, weeding, trellising, bulk harvesting, planting in the field and more. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Our farm uses a variety of human-scale and tractor based farming methods. Use of hand tools and tractor/small engine powered implements.

Farmers Market Team Member–

Days will be spent preparing for the farmers market. Position includes some harvesting and washing/packing of produce. Loading/unloading produce onto trucks. Setting up tables, tents, and market displays as well. Must have a good attitude and be able to converse with customers.

An ideal candidate is a person who is charismatic, quick, and patient. You must be able to prioritize and multitask while maintaining a positive attitude. Selling at farmers markets is a challenging task that requires the use of technology, math, and constant conversation. Hours will include the duration of the markets which is typically four hours as well as an hour before and after for setup and breakdown.

Siena Farms is seeking individuals who are motivated by a career interest in sustainable agriculture to join our 2023 team, for a year round Assistant Distribution Manager position starting immediately! One or more seasons of previous farming experience is preferred, but not required for the right applicant.

Siena Farms’ Assistant Distribution Manager is a core member of the year-round team for the 75-acre organic produce farm. In this hybrid position, the Assistant Distribution Manager will split time between field work tasks (3 days/week) and distribution (2 days/week). Field work will generally consist of tasks such as seeding, transplanting, plant care and maintenance, and harvesting, while distribution includes working closely with the Distribution Manager to safely and efficiently deliver farm products to CSA members, wholesale customers, and retail outlets in Boston. As an ambassador of the farm to these groups of customers, CSA host sites, and retail staff, the delivery driver plays an important role in connecting the farm with the wider community not just in terms of delivering our products in a timely and highly organized fashion but as a key player in developing relationships and brand identity for the business.

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Massachusetts Farm to School (MFTS) is currently seeking new members to join its Advisory Committee. MFTS is looking for people who want to help ensure the organization is sustained to deliver on the mission. MFTS’s mission to strengthen local farms and fisheries and promote healthy communities by increasing local food purchasing and education at schools.

MFTS operates under the 501c3 fiscal sponsorship of TSNE which operates its own Board of Directors. The MFTS Advisory Committee members are focused on providing strategic guidance rather than holding legal or fiduciary responsibility for the organization. MFTS currently has an Advisory Committee consisting of 7 individuals and has a goal of expanding the Advisory Committee by 3-4 members within the next 6 months to provide greater strategic support to the organization. As we grow the Advisory Committee we seek to bring new skills and perspectives including a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice in the organization and throughout our network.

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Boston Farms Community Land Trust is hiring for 3 positions! This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with black and brown farmers in the Boston area.

• Fundraising Manager (part-time)
• Agricultural Technical Assistance Manager (part-time)
  
• Land Acquisition & Farm Development Manager (part-time)

If interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and any requested writing samples or portfolios to jobs@bostonfarms.org, with the position title in the subject line by December 31, 2023, 5pm EST

RTB’s Sous Chef position requires a highly motivated and energetic individual; someone who is passionate about RTB’s mission, local food systems, and plant-based foods.  This teammate will participate in the overall mission of RTB, working directly with our Executive Chef & Kitchen Director to keep RTB’s commercial kitchen running smoothly, efficiently and safely, with an emphasis on supporting day to day management of the commercial kitchen space, along with supporting events, educational initiatives, and our new Manifest Love Food Truck. Tasks include (but are not limited to) assisting with harvesting, preparing, processing, organizing, and storing of various foods, supporting the Executive Chef & Kitchen Director in menu development and recipe preparations, and helping with the set-up and break-down duties for various events and our Manifest Love Food Truck.  The Sous Chef is expected to be a team player, yet able to work independently at times; this teammate needs to be extremely flexible in nature and able to keep kitchen work happening at an efficient pace, with an emphasis on tidiness and helping to maintain clean, safe spaces throughout.

HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the RTB Candidate Questionnaire (https://forms.gle/eDsbtGmh2UyJhbwz9) and send a letter of interest telling us about yourself and detailing your motivations and qualifications for this position, along with a detailed resume and two professional references. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Also, please feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

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Northampton Public Schools Food Services – Northampton, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2023

Starting Date: Immediately

• Policy Director
• Climate Smart Technical Assistance Provider
• Administrative Director

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Director of Foundation Relations to join our team.

The successful candidate for this role will be a passionate, mission driven individual who loves to network and build relationships, can understand complex information, and simplify it into digestible and compelling messaging, and has exceptional writing skills.  This position is ideal for someone who supports Project Bread’s radical approach to ending hunger, which centers people with lived expertise in solution-design and results in policy and systems change, such as the recent passage of permanent free school meals for all in Massachusetts. With Project Bread currently leading on exciting initiatives and solutions, this position will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the organization leading that work and then identify and appeal to philanthropic partners on both the local and national level. The candidate should love meeting new people, building relationships both internally and externally, and writing.

Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000

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Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist in meeting this mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Program Associate to join their team.

 The Health Care Partnerships Program Associate will play an essential role in supporting the Flexible Services Program. Nutrition Services Coordinators will speak with clients referred to us by our health care partners and determine which goods and services are needed. The Program Associate will then fulfill service orders to ensure that clients receive the needed items.  Throughout the duration of the program, they will support clients with various requests and direct them to helpful resources.

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The Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED Solutions) in Boston, MA is offering a 75% FTE position to (a) help coordinate our training and technical assistance program for USDA Community Food Projects, and (b) to carry out financial administration work for this project and for three others working with refugee farming programs.  For more details, see below, and to apply, please visit this link.

Associate Director of Youth and Community Programs – Seed Crew & Dirt Crew- North Shore
The Food Project seeks a results-driven, collaborative partner to lead our youth and community strategy to meet its
annual goals. This position, reporting to the Director of Learning and Programs, oversees the strategy and
implementation of our Seed Crew and Dirt Crew programs in Greater Boston and the North Shore. This position
also oversees the strategy and implementation of our North Shore Community Engagement work. These programs
are supported by two Youth Development Managers, one Community Programs Manager, Seasonal Summer Staff,
and Fellows. The person who thrives in this role will care deeply about relationships, collaboration, and the ability
to think systematically.

Full Charge Bookkeeper – The bookkeeper’s role is to ensure consistent and accurate financial
information is produced in a timely and efficient manner for use by the Director of Finance, Executive
Directors, and Board. The Food Project uses QuickbooksOnline for bookkeeping in conjunction with
Bill.com for the efficient management of AP. We also connect directly to our Bank of America accounts
for automatic transaction downloading. We use Salesforce for a number of purposes, including tracking
all donations and sales.

Grants Associate Role – The Food Project seeks a motivated, results-driven, detail-oriented professional to support its fundraising and development goals. Reporting to The Food Project’s Director of Institutional Relations, this role will work closely with the organization’s development team to achieve annual fundraising goals. The Grants Associate will undertake
the writing, submission, and tracking of grants, reports, and sponsorship requests to a portfolio of institutional funders, including private foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

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Farm Aid is seeking a Business & Marketing Director to advance and support our mission by maximizing brand impact and earned revenue through creative and effective brand stewardship, experiential marketing, and food and culture programming. This is a full-time, salaried position.

The UVM Food Systems Research Center seeks a coordinator for a large project called “Measuring Sustainability of Food Systems.” There are five project teams each looking at different food systems in northern New England. The coordinator will support these project teams with planning and reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with each other. Work in coordination with the communications specialist to develop and disseminate research materials to engage stakeholders and raise awareness of research outcomes. Work with director to compile annual reports and stories.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required as well as one to three years’ experience in project management or related field. Must have strong organization and communication skills as well as ability to work with dispersed team members. Desired experience in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, or related fields. Experience working with researchers.

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About the MA Food System Collaborative:

The MA Food System Collaborative was established in 2016 to promote, monitor, and facilitate implementation of the MA Local Food Action Plan. The Plan is a comprehensive set of recommendations toward a sustainable, equitable food system for the Commonwealth. The Collaborative works to encourage progress toward the goals of the Plan through education, networking, and advocacy. Learn more about the Collaborative at www.mafoodsystem.org.

The Collaborative seeks an Executive Director who is a visionary leader and systems thinker with deep knowledge of and passion for food system issues and of racial inequities to lead this impactful and highly regarded organization toward its vision of a local food system where everyone has access to healthy food, to land to grow food, to good jobs, and to the systems where policy decisions are made.

The Collaborative is also hiring a Network Manager who will develop, implement and manage projects that support a sustainable, equitable, and resilient local food system. The Network Manager will work with a portfolio of stakeholder organizations to clarify the public policy issues that affect their work and their constituencies, build their capacity to engage in advocacy to change those policies when needed, and help facilitate and coordinate these advocacy efforts. Projects include coalitions, campaigns, and other network-based efforts that support policy change.