Local Food Jobs

About:Aeonian Farm is a hand-tended microfarm in Westport, MA established on leased land in 2020. Our produce is grown organically in no-till soils. We grow on about 1 acre, most of which is devoted to diversified annual vegetables with an expanding cut flower enterprise. We have five unheated high tunnels on the farm which we use to grow year-round.

We are looking for hardworking individuals interested in farming to join our team for the 2025 season. This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in learning the intricacies of small scale, intensive agriculture.

About: Natick Community Organic Farm (NCOF) is a nonprofit, certified-organic farm with the mission of providing productive open space, farm products, and hands-on education to people of all ages, year-round. Operated since 1975 as a diversified, working farm on 27 acres of Town-owned conservation land, NCOF is open every day during daylight hours with no admission fee for visits and purchases, and welcomes over 25,000 visitors a year. All NCOF staff demonstrate what small-scale farming looks like in daily practice to walk-in visitors, high-school-aged apprentices, volunteers, school groups, and anyone wanting to connect to local food. The ideal Livestock Manager will have a commitment to our vision of connecting people to the land and the importance of working in the public eye.

About: We are looking for one part-time helper harvesting flowers for our weekly farmers markets and occasional weddings. Tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and filling buckets, selecting, cutting and stripping flowers, monitoring flower growth, and occasional light weeding. Must be willing to work in all safe weather conditions and be able to lift 25 lbs.

Hours: Monday and Friday 7am to 12pm, 10 hours total per week, through the Fall

Pay: $18-$20 hour depending on experience

Location: Chase Road, South Dartmouth. Must have reliable transportation to and from the farm.

If this sounds like you, contact us at stonesideflowerfarm@gmail.com

About the Field Hand role: Under the direct supervision of the Farm Manager, the Assistant Manager will meet the needs of the Wright-Locke Farm agricultural operation and the farms’ sales program. They will help with planting, seeding, harvesting, cultivating, soil fertility, field maintenance, and other essential duties to running a diversified fruit, flower, herb, and vegetable farm. Additionally, they will help care for our farm animals (chickens and goats). Preferred applicants have prior experience doing farm work, working with groups, and some managerial experience. They should be comfortable working outdoors in any type of weather. If you do not meet the job requirements listed, please tell us why you might still be a good fit! All staff must pass a CORI/SORI background check prior to starting.

About the Outdoor Educator Role: Join FHHF’s team of passionate, experienced educators in providing high-quality, hands-on environmental learning opportunities to the local community. We are seeking a Part-time Outdoor Farm Educator with a strong background in both teaching and farming to help us meet the evolving needs of our community. As a small nonprofit, we value team members who are flexible, collaborative, and excited to take on a variety of roles in dynamic settings. 

About the Field Crew role: Hutchins Farm is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in farming, gardening, food, or just working outside, to work in our production fields this season.  Some help will be needed as early as late April, but most hands will be needed in early June through the end of October—individuals who can stay for three or more months will be given preference.
 

The work will vary, but will include: planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing a wide variety of vegetables and small fruit.  Workers may also be involved in greenhouse work, grounds maintenance, sales in our Farm Stand or at Farmers’ Markets, irrigation, or other aspects of the operation based on the farm’s needs and the worker’s inclination. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Farmstand Crew role: Hutchins Farm is seeking motivated, outgoing individuals to work in our busy Farm Stand and Farmers’ Market stalls.  Work involves washing and preparing produce for sale, building displays, creating signage, ringing up customers and keeping our sales area clean and welcoming.  Friendly, helpful demeanor is a must; interest in local, organic food and retail experience are desirable.

About the Production Manager role: Siena Farms’ Production Manager is a core member of the year-round crop production management team for our 50-acre diversified produce farm. They, like all of our employees, are held to high standards for respect, kindness, organization, communication, positive attitude, work quality, work ethic, work pace, and work schedule. Of all of these values, respect and kindness for coworkers is the top priority, as everything else follows from that. Please Read the Full Job Description before applying. 

About the Retail Shift Supervisor role: Siena Farms’ Shift Supervisor is a core member of the year-round retail staff for our 50-acre diversified vegetable farm. They are supervised by our Retail Management team, and work closely with other managers and members of the Siena Farms’ team, to help professionally operate and grow sales at Siena Farms South End (106 Waltham St., Boston) and our Boston Public Market farm store. Please Read the Full Job Description before applying. 

About the Retail Associate role: We are seeking hardworking, high-energy, positive individuals who are motivated by a career interest in food and sustainable agriculture to join our team. Siena Farms Retail Assistants are core team members of the year-round retail staff for our 50-acre vegetable farm. Retail Assistants work closely with the managers and other members of the Siena Farms team to help professionally operate and grow retail sales at Siena Farms South End (106 Waltham St., Boston) and Siena Farms @ Boston Public Market. Please Read the Full Job Description before applying. 

About the Assistant Grower role: 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. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Farmers Market Team Member role: 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.   Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Farmstand Shopkeeper role: Here at White Barn Farm we are seeking full time Shopkeepers to staff our Farmstand.

Schedule:

• Store coverage is needed Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 6pm.

• For the right candidate these shifts could be modified to fit availability.

• Student schedules can often be accommodated.

• Must be available to work 3 or more days per week.

• Weekend availability is required. 

• The exact schedule for the season will be arranged with each shopkeeper. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Wash Station/Field Worker role: 
We have a position open starting now and going until mid November.

• Help head wash station operation at White Barn Farm. Tasks include but are not limited to washing, packing, and entering inventory.

• When wash station tasks are complete you will transition to field work picking, weeding, planting, greenhouse, etc..

• Hours M-F 8-4 paid lunch

• Pay $15-$18/hour, depending on experience

• Benefits include 1 full weekly share, White Barn Farm swag, and control of your very own work boombox in the wash station. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: Instructor will plan, teach and evaluate assigned courses that align to meet the standard of the Massachusetts Career and Vocational Technical Frameworks and industry standards for Agricultural Mechanics. Perform those tasks associated with the teaching profession in general. Become especially responsive to the needs of students enrolled in Norfolk County Agricultural High School and make a constructive effort to serve the needs of the Norfolk County Agricultural
High School as an organization. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: The Director of Culinary Operations oversees the production of all food at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South locations and for all contracts including Club meals, Blue Spoon Community Kitchen, catering, retail, special events, and future programming. The Director reports to the Vice President of Operations and serves in a leadership role, responsible for all culinary operations activities including but not limited to inventory control, menu development and efficiency, kitchen safety and training, equipment and facility maintenance and safeguarding, contract-related activities, catering and retail production, staffing management, and staff development. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: The Director of Culinary Operations oversees the production of all food at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South locations and for all contracts including Club meals, Blue Spoon Community Kitchen, catering, retail, special events, and future programming. The Director reports to the Vice President of Operations and serves in a leadership role, responsible for all culinary operations activities including but not limited to inventory control, menu development and efficiency, kitchen safety and training, equipment and facility maintenance and safeguarding, contract-related activities, catering and retail production, staffing management, and staff development. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island is seeking a part-time coordinator for event planning and outreach to constituents.

Our mission is helping sustainable growers do what they do best: build soil, share knowledge, and feed our communities. We coordinate advanced grower workshops, on-farm workshops, virtual training sessions, policy outreach and awareness, coordinate farmer-to-farmer mentorship, host an annual farmer roundtable, and connect growers to resources and funding opportunities.

This position helps make these connections possible. Our ideal candidate is organized, able to manage several work streams, and motivated to share stories and build relationships. This is a mostly remote job, with a few in-person meetings and events a year. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: NOFA/Mass is the Massachusetts state chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. NOFA/Mass is a non-profit organization with hundreds of members, focusing on education and advocacy around organic agriculture in Massachusetts Our members include farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, local food enthusiasts, land care professionals, and environmental justice organizers. They are seeking an executive director to provide leadership for a well-established, evolving nonprofit, guiding it through its next phase of growth and impact.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Opportunity: The Foodsmith is a Bakery, Cafe, and Catering Company that features fresh local produce on their menu. They are looking for a person to cook three days a week -- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The position begins in the middle of September.

About the Opportunity: The Associate Director oversees all year-round administrative operations and supports program managers in developing and achieving strategic and budgetary goals. The Associate Director collaborates with the Executive Director to advance organizational development initiatives guided by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Please read the full job description before applying.