On this page you’ll find listings for jobs all across the local food system, from on-farm work and market staff, to advocacy, grant administration and non-profit roles. Jobs will range from in-region farms and partners to groups and organizations across the state (and occasionally beyond!) Any questions about specific listings should be sent directly to hiring organizations. For employer resources on hiring for farm and food systems jobs, check out our Farmer Resource Library!
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On-Farm Jobs
Assistant Grower and Field Crew
Newton Community Farm– Newton, MA
Job Title: Assistant Grower
Reports to: Farm Manager
Hours: 20 hrs/wk (March 5th-April 13th); 40 hrs/wk (April 16th-Oct 19th); 20 hrs/wk (Oct 22-Dec 12)
Position Period: March 5th – December 12th
Classification: Hourly
Farm Overview
Newton Community Farm is a 2.25 acre intensive market garden, including two moveable high tunnels, one smaller high tunnel, and two propagation greenhouses. We utilize both tillage and no-till practices. Our markets include an 80-share Summer CSA, 40-share Late Fall CSA, Fruit Share, Flower Share, farm stand, weekly farmers’ market, and weekly food donations. In the spring we hold a seedling sale during which approximately 30,000 seedlings are grown and sold to the public. The farm is incorporated as a 501c3
educational non-profit and offers educational programming and public events.
Our goal is to farm in a way that is sustainable not only for the land but also for our workers. Our work week is Tuesday through Saturday and averages 40 hours per week with overtime paid beyond 40 hours. While there is some flexibility, Saturdays are mandatory from late May through the end of October.
Job Summary
The Assistant Grower works closely with the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager in all aspects of farm operations. The Assistant Grower position requires excellent people skills and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Grower should be able to work independently and with limited supervision, but also be comfortable leading crews of both paid and volunteer workers. Openness to learning new skills and techniques is essential and works both ways: we encourage our crew to share their skills and past experiences here at NCF. This is a physically demanding job requiring the ability to lift, bend, squat, kneel,
etc., and do so in all weather conditions.
This position is part-time (20 hours/week) from March through mid-April, then full-time (40 hours/week) through the summer until late October, then switches back to part-time through early December.
Compensation
$17-19/hr depending on experience, plus a $1000 healthcare stipend. Staff can take home vegetables from the farm and have the option to purchase bought produce or fruit at cost. Staff receive a paid lunch hour. Time off as desired to attend EMass CRAFT meetings. Registration fees for a winter farming conference. 5 days of paid time off (PTO) during the growing season (must be scheduled in advance with supervisor). Sick leave in accordance with the State of Massachusetts. Option to participate in a 401k program. Newton Community Farm is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Report to the Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager at the start of every shift. Assist with the days work
which may include:
● harvesting, washing, sorting and packing produce
● transplanting by hand or using paperpot transplanter
● cultivation/weeding either by hand or using hand tools/hoes
● moving mulch or compost with wheelbarrows
● tarping or removing tarps
● seeding, watering, moving plants, or other work in the propagation houses
● assisting farm stand worker with set up, restocking, and closing during shifts
● help with setting up and restocking CSA distributions
● cleaning spaces (e.g., propagation house or CSA distribution area)
● trellising and pruning field and/or tunnel crops
● other tasks as required to operate the farm
● provide coverage for other workers out sick or on vacation. This may include covering for the farm
stand worker which would require a shift in starting and ending hours for that day(s)
The Assistant Grower shares leadership responsibilities for leading crews of volunteers and/or high school interns in regular farm tasks like harvesting, transplanting and weeding. They will work with the Farm Stand worker to set up the farm stand, keep the stand stocked, and assist with closing up (during their shifts). The Assistant Grower shares leadership responsibility for educational programming on the farm. The Assistant Grower participates in regular work meetings and should seek to ask clarifying questions so that tasks can be accomplished to farm standards. All farm staff should seek to promote a welcoming and open environment for visitors and volunteers and should strive to maintain farm cleanliness and organization.
What we’re looking for
Some farming experience required. Must be 18 or older and have a valid drivers’ license.
● Able to work quickly while doing high quality, detailed work like bunching, picking, seeding, weeding
● Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly
● Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
● Foundational knowledge of vegetable production
● Good communication skills
● Able to received and incorporate constructive feedback
● Ability to provide constructive feedback
● Ability to work independently
● Willingness to take on leadership role with small groups
● Interest in teaching the public about small-scale organic agriculture
How to Apply and Application Deadline
Email farmer@newtoncommunityfarm.org with a letter of interest and resume (reference may be requested).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but the position is usually filled by mid-March.
Multiple Positions
Holly Hill Farm– Cohasset, MA
Assistant Grower Positions
We are seeking up to 3 full-time, seasonal assistant growers for the 2025 growing season. Positions vary depending on previous farm experience and availability.
A Little About our Farm
Holly Hill Farm is a small-scale, diversified, no-till, organic farm; growing Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, microgreens, flowers, and seedlings in Cohasset, MA. Year-round farm operations take place on approximately 2 acres, utilizing 2 heated greenhouses, 2 unheated high tunnels, and 2 caterpillar tunnels. Our sales outlets are our weekly farm stand, seasonal farmer’s market, square online store, and some limited wholesale accounts. You will have the opportunity to experience all that goes into a full season of intensive small-scale farming, gain insight and experience assisting with the microgreens program, and be an integral part of executing our robust annual Plant Sale plan which involves intensive spring-time nursery work. Assistant growers will work closely with two Farm Managers and an Assistant Farm Manager on a team of 5-6 people (not including weekly volunteers). Weekly responsibilities will include nursery work such as seeding, watering, and up-potting, field work including weed management, transplanting, irrigation, harvest, and trellising, and farm store/market setup, restocking and breakdown.
Open Positions
The three open positions are tiered according to the prior experience levels required/desired for different phases of the growing season; accordingly, the three positions differ in employment duration, hourly compensation, and responsibilities. A strong preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of farm experience who are looking to broaden their knowledge of vegetable and flower production; however, anyone with a desire to work outdoors and learn more about small-scale farming is encouraged to apply. Also highly valued is past employment in jobs that involve/require some or all of the following: working outdoors, physical labor, fast-paced work environments (such as restaurant work), and retail work. It is vital that crew members have a positive attitude, a sense of humor, a fast-paced mentality, and are able to work cooperatively with others. Interest and or experience with marketing, retail, and working with volunteers would all be a plus.
2025 Assistant Growers Positions’ Descriptions:
A) Full-Time Farm Hand (40hrs/week)
- 2-3 seasons’ experience desired
- Employment starts the first week of March and runs through mid October
- $18.00 – $20.00 hourly pay
- 3 non sequential days of paid time off, contingent upon approval
- 5 days/week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a one hour unpaid lunch break
- OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a 30 min. unpaid lunch break
- Some scheduling flexibility is required to help staff summer farm store hours
- Paid Sick Time accrues in proportion to hours worked and can be used after 90 days of employment
- Farm vegetables are available to all farm staff
B) Full time New Entry Farmer (40hrs/week)
- 1-2 seasons’ experience desired
- Employment starts the first week of March and runs through September
- $16.00 – $18.00 hourly pay, dependent upon applicable experience
- 3 non sequential days of paid time off, contingent upon approval
- 5 days/week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a one hour unpaid lunch break
- OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a 30 min. unpaid lunch break
- Some scheduling flexibility is required to help staff summer farm store hours
- Paid Sick Time accrues in proportion to hours worked and can be used after 90 days of employment
- Farm vegetables are available to all farm staff
C. Peak-Season Assistant Grower (32 – 40hrs/week dependent on Employment Duration)
- 0-1 seasons’ experience desired
- Flexible start and end dates dependent on availability
- Earliest possible start date the first week of June
- End Date between Aug. 26 – Sept. 14 dependent on start date
- Minimum 32hrs/week guaranteed
- $15.00 hourly pay
- 3 non-sequential days of paid time off available after 1 month of employment
- Dates require pre-approval
- 4-5 days/week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a 1 hr. unpaid lunch break
- OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a 30 min. unpaid lunch break
- Some scheduling flexibility is required to help staff summer farm store hours
- Farm vegetables are available to all farm staff
Holly Hill Farm is operated by the Friends of Holly Hill Farm; founded by land owner, animal caregiver, and resident flower expert Jean White, along with her late husband Frank; a non-profit with an educational and community oriented mission. The Education Department’s programming includes summer programming experiences, on-site field trips and community service opportunities for teenagers who grow produce for local food banks.
The farm staff does not have crossover responsibilities associated with the Education programs, but we do have planned and unplanned opportunities to interact with the many students, and children who visit the farm and are brimming with excited questions about all that we do.
Applications may be submitted by emailing matt@hollyhillfarm.org, and clare@hollyhillfarm.org, the two farm co-managers. Please include your name and “Assistant Grower” in the subject line; write a short statement of interest to be included as the body of the email, detailing why you are interested in working at Holly Hill Farm; and attach an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Multiple Positions
Wishing Stone Farm – Little Compton, RI
Wishing Stone Farm in Little Compton Rhode Island is focused on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. We grow mostly organic produce with some orchards and few other crops we do conventionally. We farm about 30 acres around town every year with about 10 greenhouses in production as well. We have a busy farm stand in the summer, sell at farmers markets in Providence and we do some wholesaling as well to local restaurants and grocery stores. We are beginning the process of looking for new employees for the 2025 growing season. We know it seems early to start looking for help but we are seeding our first tomatoes next week and the busy season will be approaching soon. Little Compton is a long way from everywhere so commuting can be intimidating to someone who lives far away so keep that in mind when reaching out. If you think you would like to have a chat about possibly working with us please reach let us know! Here are some of the positions available and the time of year they would start/end…
Farm Crew Manager
Looking for Managers to help run harvest/ planting and cultivating crews through the spring, summer and fall… must have farm experience, be able to make judgment calls and lead a team. Being able to operate a tractor is not mandatory but a plus.
Farm Workers
We are always looking for help during the busy season… (May-November) The field crew is a part time or full time position. Job includes harvesting, planting, cultivating and packing wholesale orders… we work in the heat/cold/rain/snow/mud/dust…
Farm Kitchen Staff
A great opportunity to work with amazing local produce throughout the seasons. We make lots of fun value added products from our produce. The kitchen also bakes off pizzas, cookies and bread for our summer markets in Little Compton. Full time kitchen help usually runs June- October. Kitchen experience is helpful but not mandatory. Must work well with others and be willing to work with existing recipes. (think … salsa, pesto, hummus, soups and pickles)
Market Team
We are always looking for folks that want an opportunity to work at our markets in Providence and Little Compton… We attend a weekly Saturday Market in Providence at the Hopes Street Market (May-October) and The Winter Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island (November-April) We also run a farm stand style market in Little Compton at the farm Weekends and Wednesdays. (June-October)
Market Manager
We are looking for someone to take over the role of Market Manager in Little Compton. Job description includes inventory, ordering off farm produce and pantry items, restocking, market set up/break down and cashiering.
Feel free to reach out!
Silas Peckham Paul
Farm Manager
Wishing Stone Farm
Little Compton Rhode Island
Cell phone (text) 4014180446
Email:
Multiple Positions
Barret’s Mill Farm – Concord, MA
Job Opportunities
We are looking for a few more energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team! There is the possibility of combining different part-time positions for the right person. For details about each position, please click on the link.
We are currently hiring for the following positions for the 2025 season:
Assistant Grower (full-time April – November)
Shopkeeper (full-time or part-time, starting early June)
Field Crew (part-time and full-time available, starting late April/early May)
Weekend Greenhouse Waterer (part-time, starting in March)
For questions about these positions please email Lise Holdorf at lise@barrettsmillfarm.com.
About Barrett’s Mill Farm
Barrett’s Mill Farm is a certified organic vegetable, fruit and flower farm located on 15 acres of town-owned land in Concord, Massachusetts. We sell the majority of our produce through our farm stand and our 200-member CSA. As part of our community-oriented goals we also provide free CSA shares to a local non-profits, donate produce to food pantries weekly, have a sliding scale for our CSA, and offer reduced price memberships as part of the SNAP/HIP program
Crew Member
Heart Beets Farm – Berkley, MA
Heart Beets Farm is hiring a crew member. This is a 10 month (Starts March, ends December) position on our certified organic vegetable farm In Berkley, Ma.
About the HBF:
Heart Beets Farm is owned and operated by Steve Murray. Started in 2014 on one rented property and HBF now manages 4 separate sites spanning 45 acres (10 acres actively cropped per year). We grow a wide variety of certified organic crops which are sold through our 4 season CSA and also through wholesale. We grow and sell year round, with winter production in 8 unheated high tunnels. We tend to lean towards tractor based production with the exception of our tunnels. We are trying to reduce hand labor as much as possible and farm in a way that keeps all of us healthy and able to live fulfilling lives outside the farm. We run the farm with a small crew, 4 people in 2024, but we grow a lot of food.
About the job:
We are looking to add one person to our crew for our busiest field season months, with the potential of year round employment in the future. All of our crew members participate in greenhouse work, planting, cultivation, harvesting and packing. Some crew members also have particular tasks which usually involve a tractor in some capacity. We are pretty flexible and willing to set people up on particular aspects of the farm. Love tunnel work? Great, let’s make that happen. Wanna spend more time on a tractor? Also awesome, tractors are my fav too.
Applicants should have at least One year of vegetable farming experience. This is a pretty typical outdoor farming job, all the usuals apply. Willing to work in most weather conditions. Able to lift 50 lbs. Communicates well and is willing to learn our methods. Reliable transportation.
We are a fun bunch and try to keep the work days enjoyable
The workload is seasonal – 112 hours in March (~25 hours per week), 140 hours per month April-November (~40 hours per week) and 75 hours in December. Hours are Monday-Friday either 7:30-2:30 or 8-3 during peak season (½ hour paid lunch break). Perks include a paid week of vacation and loads of veggies usually in the form of a CSA share.
Exact compensation will depend on experience, but base pay is $18 per hour. Ideally you would start the first week of March and work till the week before Christmas.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and references to HeartBeetsFarm@gmail.com.
Feel free to reach out with questions, to request more information/clarification or to hear from our current employees.
Crew Member
Skinny Dip Farm – Little Compton, RI & Westport, MA
Skinny Dip Farm is hiring one or two crew members for the 2025 season. These positions have the potential to expand into year-round jobs with housing on our certified organic vegetable farm In Little Compton RI and Westport MA. Our goal is to run the farm with a small crew of experienced farmers, but we are open to folks with less experience if we feel they could grow into bigger roles with more experience. Housing is available to a limited number of applicants.
About the Farm:
Skinny Dip Farm is owned and operated by Hannah and Ben Wolbach. We started it in 2011 and are busy making plans for our 15th 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 2024, 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. Overall, the farm is very successful and we are able to significantly invest profits into our operation. We are a family farm, our two daughters (8 and 10) are around, helping out, making mischief and love befriending the farmers.
About the job:
We are looking to add one or two full-time employees. Depending on how many people we hire, our crew would total 5 or 6. This core of farmers make the farm go round—getting the myriad of jobs done and keeping up our high standards of quality while enjoying working hard together. For the right people, there is the possibility of taking the lead in specific areas of interest. We hope that those we hire are excited to be crew leads, list managers, task prioritizers, wash stand expediters. Specific 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, orchard establishment and animal husbandry. There is also potential to work at farmers’ markets.
We are looking, first and foremost, for really great people—we’re going to spend a lot of time together—with a strong commitment to growing quality produce and caring for the land. We really value good communication skills and a desire to learn.
Desired Applicants:
- Love working outside
- Know how to work hard, have a desire to work smart
- Are physically capable—can lift 50 lbs repeatedly, are ready for hands and knees work
- Have a driving record clean enough to make it onto our insurance in order to drive farm vehicles
- Would consider working multiple seasons at Skinny Dip Farm
- Have a positive attitude
Hours are mostly Monday-Friday, 40 hours/ week, though some weekend work and a share of greenhouse tending may be asked. Perks include paid vacation and sick leave that start to accrue after 6 months, time and financial support for farm conferences and trainings.
Housing, if desired, is a room in a shared house with other member(s) of the crew. The house is quite nice and adjacent to the farm’s Little Compton fields, close to beaches, and within walking distance of town. 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. Pets are a possibility, but would need to be okayed by the current human residents and pass a sniff test if there are any non-human residents at the time of hire.
Exact compensation will depend on experience, and if you live onsite. Last year our range was $15-21/ hour. Start date is somewhat flexible. We really get rolling in March and will want our full-time crew in place by the end of May at the latest.
No health insurance or other benefits included, though we recommend checking out Healthsource RI and/or Mass Health to get an idea of what health insurance costs could look like. Most folks we’ve hired have been eligible for generous help through the exchanges.
Our Hiring Process
Our primary goal is to find people who feel like a good match for both the vitality of the farm, and in terms of personality. Accordingly, the plan is to do an initial short interview/ conversation by phone to make sure that it looks like the job could be a good fit and then invite our top candidate(s) to visit the farm for a working interview and have a more in-depth conversation about working together while taking on a few tasks.
Your next step, if you so choose, is to send a resume and cover letter to skinnydipfarm@yahoo.com. Need more info? Feel free to reach out with questions, or to request more information.
Multiple Positions
Codman Community Farm – Lincoln, MA
Current Open Positions for 2025
Market Garden Manager
Year-round (with full benefits)
Assistant Livestock Manager
Seasonal (potential for year-round)
Livestock Assistant
Seasonal
Greenhouse and Flower Grower
Seasonal
Market Garden Assistant
Seasonal
Farm Kitchen Assistant and Prep Cook
Immediate Start
Farm Hand
Hocus Pocus Farm – Seekonk, MA
Hocus Pocus Farm is hiring! We are a 1-acre veggie, flower, and herb farm located in Seekonk, MA at Osamequin Farm on Pokanoket land. We are a small, queer-owned and operated team. We use no-till and regenerative practices, focusing on soil health, seed saving, and growing resilient plants. We run a sliding scale CSA with pickups in Providence and on the farm, as well as sell to restaurants in Providence and at the farmstand in Seekonk. We work with Hope’s Harvest to grow food for local food banks, we sell to Farm Fresh’s Market Mobile, and do floral design for weddings and events.
This job is April-Sept, 2-3 days a week. We work from about 8am-5pm with a paid 45 min lunch. Tasks include weeding, planting, prepping beds, seeding, harvesting, washing produce, sometimes delivering produce or working CSA pickups. Compensation is $17/hr as well as a full share of veggies every week. Must be able to lift 50lbs and work for long hours squatting, kneeling, and bending over in all types of weather!
The ideal candidate has a few years of farming experience and is able to complete tasks on their own, as well as working in a group. We are fast paced and have fun and eat ice cream and swim in the pond!! Join us 🙂
To apply, please send a resume and 2-3 references to hocuspocusfarm@gmail.com.
Livestock Farm Hand
Wild Harmony Farm – Exeter, RI
Job Title: Livestock Farm Hand
Temporary position: April through October 2025
Regular work hours: Mon-Fri, 8 hours/day, plus weekend coverage 1-2 hrs on Sat. and Sun. every third week.
Compensation:
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$16/hr
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$200/month worth of meat.
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Possibility of rustic housing in off-grid cabin.
This position is for someone with some farming experience that wants pasture-based, regenerative, meat production to be a significant part of their life. This experience will move a motivated individual much closer to operating their own livestock business. Our Livestock Farm Hand reports directly to our Assistant Livestock Manager. For the 2025 season, we plan to raise about 40 beef cattle and 100 pigs.
Position expectations:
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Daily care of livestock
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Healthy pasture maintenance
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Assist with livestock health care and record-keeping
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Maintain and construct fencing and water systems
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Maintain attractive aesthetic of the property
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Assist with loading and moving of livestock
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Help pack and deliver meat orders
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Respectful and kind communication with other staff, neighbors, and contractors
Candidate requirements:
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Ability to lift 50 lbs, repeatedly
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Valid US driver’s license in good standing
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Ability to work well alone and in a team
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Ability to work well in ALL weather conditions
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Eligibility to work in the US
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Competency with word processing, spreadsheets, and digital calendars
Applications due by Jan. 18, 2025.
Email Application, cover letter, and resume to wildharmonyfarm@gmail.com
Email subject: Livestock Farm Hand
Contact Ben with any questions at
wildharmonyfarm@gmail.com
Education Specialist
Allandale Farm – Brookline
Allandale Farm is a vegetable farm and plant nursery on the border of Jamaica Plain and Brookline. We are always interested inhearing from friendly, knowledgeable professionals who are excited to share their expertise with the Allandale Farm community. Examples of past workshops include Birding Walks, Foraging Walks, Container Planting, and Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops. All applicants must be able to lead weekend workshops.
Farm Stand Associate/Field Hand
Moonrose Farm – Rehoboth
We are looking for one hard-working, passionate person to work at our seasonal farm stand and help out in the field. This position is seasonal and full-time.
Full Time Seasonal Field Hand & Farm Store Associate
Responsibilities include:
Farm Stand Shifts
Set Up & Tasks:
- Setting up the farm stand with produce and ensuring the space is clean at the start and throughout the day. Restocking with inventory as needed. Maintaining organization and tidiness of produce for sale in fridge and on shelves. Closing down the store independently, ensuring products are properly stored overnight.
- Packing online pre-orders accurately. Maintaining organization and accuracy of orders.
- Packing, labeling, and recording produce donations on donation log
- Assist at our annual plant sale- Care for the retail plant starts by watering and removing damaged leaves. Identifying plant varieties and answering basic gardening questions.
- Assist in packaging and displaying pastries and bread made on site. Restock as necessary while maintaining food safety practices.
CSA:
- Managing set up and accurate labeling of CSA produce tables. Possessing knowledge of our CSA program, reading our weekly newsletter to answer date/schedule questions. Re-stocking CSA produce and ensuring CSA members get the correct share size and extra shares.
Customer Service:
- Working the register of the farm stand, handling various payment methods including SNAP EBT, gift cards, membership cards, cash and credit. Counting cash and maintaining an accurate cash drawer.
- Providing excellent customer service establishing relationships with customers and CSA members. Answering questions about the products including produce varieties, recipe ideas, growing practices, and when certain crops might be available.
- Serve bread and pastries to customers and answer questions about ingredients and allergens.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Managing quality control to ensure all products are being sold at their peak freshness. Maintaining proper rotation / FIFO (first in first out)
- Performing various side work tasks including arranging flower bouquets, seeding trays of crops, painting display signs, washing and bagging vegetables, packing orders, and deep cleaning.
- Maintain outside of farm stand- sweeping / raking leaves, weeding and maintaining garden beds
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of walk-in cooler, weekly clean out and floor wash on Sundays.
Field Shifts
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Assist farm manager- with daily chores & helping move chicken coop as necessary. Collect eggs and provide food and water to chickens as needed.
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Greenhouse- assist with weekly seeding schedule and daily watering. Open and close greenhouses daily, depending on weather as applicable to your schedule.
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Field work – participate in all aspects of field work from bed prep and transplanting to weeding and bed maintenance. Follow instructions for proper plant spacing, bed prep techniques, plant variety identification, and appropriate time management as outlined in training. Participate in harvesting and washing vegetables, ensuring products are picked at their peak and stored properly.
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Flowers- harvest and bunch flowers at the appropriate bloom time. Deadhead flowers as you harvest as needed. Store flowers properly in cold water, shade, and safely in the cooler. Wash buckets after use. Assist with floral design for CSA and farm stand bouquets. Participate in wedding/event floral design and installation upon request.
Reliability is extremely important. Must be committed to the full season. Please inform us of any planned vacations at the start of the season. Mother’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, and July 27-30 are unavailable for time off requests.
Requirements: We require that you are able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. We work rain or shine and require our team to be adequately prepared with appropriate attire for rain/mud/extreme heat/snow. You must have reliable transportation. 1 season of related farming experience required.
Compensation $15.75 per hour plus:
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10% employee discount off items sold in the farm stand (some exclusions apply).
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A half share vegetable CSA for all 3 seasons
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Paid lunch break
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Sick pay accrued at 1 hr per 30 hours worked up to 40 hours per year
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$100 clothing stipend for the purchase of work related gear
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$100 massage/wellness stipend for bodywork of your choice
Various Career Opportunities | Medway Community Farm – Medway
Part Time Education Coordinator
We are looking for an individual eager to partner with our farm staff, educators, volunteers, and others to develop an exciting farm and nature based education platform. Offering year- round education programs and activities. This will include but not be limited to outdoor programs for school age children and adult programs geared to farm, agriculture and the outdoors.
Seasonal Field Crew Leader
Medway Community Farm is seeking a dedicated Seasonal Field Crew Leader for the 2025 farm season. This full-time, hands-on position offers the opportunity to lead a passionate crew while working in a small-scale, sustainable farming environment. As a Field Crew Leader, you’ll help cultivate fresh, local produce, oversee field operations, and contribute to our mission of providing healthy food to the community. If you have experience in agriculture and leadership, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Now taking applications for 2025 Season Field Crew
Looking for a hands-on role in sustainable agriculture? Medway Community Farm is hiring seasonal Full and Part-Time Farm Crew members for 2025! If you’re passionate about farming, enjoy working outdoors in all seasons, and want to be part of a team dedicated to growing fresh, local produce, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Click to read the full job posting and apply today!
Farm Crew
Roots Farm – Tiverton, RI
We have a positive work environment here at Roots Farm and keep that standard when hiring. We have been farming for 13+ years, have a successful farm business, and it is a pleasant place to work.
Applicants should be in good physical shape as the majority of work is done by hand. Previous experience is a plus. Applicants should be able to work well with others but also independently.
Full-time work would begin in March/April and go through November/December. Work days are 8 hours/day, with full-time at 5 days/week, and part-time at 2-3 days/week. Exact start and end dates are flexible.
No housing is provided. Must have reliable transportation to and from the farm.
Compensation:
— Hourly pay (starting at $16/hr or higher, depending on experience)
— Farm veggies
— Paid time off accruing after three months employment
— Paid holidays on Thanksgiving and Christmas
— A 401K plan for employees who work over 1000 hours per year, with a 4% employer match
— Year-end bonus
— A 50% reimbursement for farmgear purchases (work-related footwear, work clothes, rain gear)
— Winter work for employees returning the following season
If you are interested in working with us at Roots Farm, email your relevant experience, interests, and resume to kelli@roots-farm.com.
Various Crew Positions
White Barn Farm – Wrentham
Various Positions
Needham Community Farm – Needham
2025 Assistant Grower Job Description
Needham Community Farm Assistant grower(s) will work closely with farm staff to assist in all
aspects of the farm’s vegetable production and food distribution. Ideal candidates have a strong
interest in sustainable farming and food justice. They are focused and detail-oriented, especially when
performing repetitive tasks. Previous farming experience is not required but strong listening skills
and preparedness to learn new skills is required. Candidates must be able to work independently and
as part of a small team. This is a great opportunity for outdoor and/or farming enthusiasts
to learn essential agricultural skills and knowledge, and become familiar with all
aspects of food production, all while on a beautiful site.
2025 Internship Description
Needham Community Farm Interns will work closely with farm staff to assist in the farm’s vegetable
production and food distribution. Ideal candidates have a strong interest in sustainable farming and
food justice. They are able to focus, learn new skills, and work independently or with a small team.
The farm can be responsive to the intern’s specific learning goals, and asks that the intern is
responsive to our needs as well. This is a great opportunity for outdoor and/or farming
enthusiasts to learn essential agricultural skills and knowledge, and become familiar
with all aspects of food production, all while on a beautiful site.
Multiple Farm Crew Positions
Siena Farms – Sudbury
- Production Manager
- Greenhouse Manager
- Assistant Office Manager
- Retail Shift Supervisor
- Retail Assistant
If you are interested in one of the positions listed above (and described in detail at the individual job description links), please email a letter of interest and a resumé to jobs@sienafarms.com.
Multiple Positions
Ziegler’s Market Garden – Norfolk
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.
Multiple Positions
The Food Project – Wenham
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.
Current open positions include:
Assistant Grower — Lynn/Wenham
If you have any questions, please reach out to jobs@thefoodproject.org.
Greenhouse Manager
Freedom Food Farm – Raynham
Additional opportunities available for the right candidate if desired:
Compensation:
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to freedomfoodfarm@gmail.com.
About Freedom Food Farm:
Off-Farm Jobs
Farm Chef and Culinary Manager
Ocean Hour Farm – Newport, RI
Farm Chef & Culinary Manager
GOALS OF THE CULINARY PROGRAM
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- Utilize as much of the farm production as possible in meal programs for the farm staff, visitors and partners while minimizing waste as a key part of the farm’s ocean health mission
- Educate and inspire staff, visitors (including food systems professionals, farming community, ownership, youth summer campers) and the broader community about cooking healthy and delicious food with regenerative farm product focused on supporting the regional food and farm economy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Ensure all kitchen production equipment and storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner that meet the standards and quality expectations of OHF and RI DOH
- Adhere to and follow all safety procedures in accordance with training and report any dangerous conditions to management immediately
- Manage and train as needed at least one direct report employee
Lead on the design and delivery of:
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- Staff lunches for 20+/- during workdays utilizing both cultivated, foraged and acquired local farm product
- Improve staff snack program with nutritious farm sourced snacks
- 4 Farm Dinners (Summer Solstice, Peak Summer Harvest, Fall Equinox & Winter Solstice) for the full farm community including sibling organizations
- Value-added shelf-stable products from farm and foraged product to stock the farm pantry for year-round consumption
- Management of Culinary budget including planning, purchasing, vendor relationships, etc.
- Accurate and complete written and photographic records of culinary activities including recipe development, labor time, etc.
- Skill-building workshops as well as research and development of recipes and techniques in collaboration with Guest Chefs
Collaborate with other OHF departments including through regular staff meetings and food systems team planning sessions to:
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- Continuously improve efficiency across food systems operations, including decreasing wastestreams (especially plastics), energy use and labor while optimizing production
- Create appropriate production goals to grow for flavor, quality and ecosystem benefit
- Develop food and farm product for year-round use, utilizing various preservation techniques including cheesemaking, dehydration, fermentation, canning, curing, etc
- Design and implement “tastings” that align with programming curriculum for summer camps as well as year-round programming for participants of all ages
- Produce outreach materials including quarterly updates, annual reviews, case studies, etc.
- Be a positive spokesperson and representative of OHF in the local community and beyond
- Participate in staff training programs and educational opportunities on and off farm
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
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- Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management or other related field and/or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of professional experience including cooking, procurement, management and planning responsibilities
- Sourcing healthy farm products from farmers
- Prior off-premise catering, management, and/or restaurant experience
- General understanding of regenerative, organic and/or biodynamic farming (direct experience a
- plus)
- Background in human health and nutrition a plus
ABILITY AND MINDSET
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- Open-minded thinker, interested in learning new production methods and technologies while integrating more traditional ones to improve productivity, wastestream reduction, and ecosystems function
- Passion for making high quality food using local product and drawing from world cuisines
- Hands-on, hardworking and self-motivated work ethic with good time management, organizational skills, attention to details, and strong operations capabilities
- Strong culinary skills and capacity for feeding groups on a daily basis
- Ability to operate safely, familiarity, and comfort with both rustic and state of the art kitchen equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, complete tasks and coordinate implementation of work assignments with the food systems team
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, in order to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, visitors, vendors, etc.
- Able to effectively, calmly, and empathetically provide direction and coaching to others
- Comfort in agricultural settings, including around livestock, as well as culinary and educational settings
- Comfortable with exposure to noise from farm, kitchen and shop equipment
- Comfortable with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
- Comfort using Google Suite
- Ability to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to work for long periods of time while standing
- Legal authorization to work in the USA with valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Multiple Positions
Holly Hill Farm – Cohasset, MA
Lead Outdoor Classroom Educator (full time)
The Friends of Holly Hill Farm is the nonprofit educational organization that manages Holly Hill Farm, a
certified organic vegetable, flower and herb farm in Cohasset, MA. The farm serves as the outdoor classroom for thousands of children, adults, and families who visit every year for school field trips, educational workshops, community events, farm to table dinners, field trips with scouts, church, or other community groups and much more.
Our mission is to provide healthy, organically grown food for the local community, and to foster good
stewardship of the land by educating all ages about the practices of conservation and sustainable farming in a welcoming environment. An outgrowth of the mission to educate on the farm is a network of partnerships with 30 local schools where the Friends provide hands-on education programs in school garden settings for
students.
About the Position
We are seeking a full-time Outdoor Classroom Educator who will be responsible for facilitating educational
programs on the farm and at school gardens throughout the school year (including winter) and summer. The educational curriculum on the farm ranges from such topics as basic plant parts and needs, organic farming, composting and vermiculture, and resource use to ecosystems, seasons, weather, geology, engineering, cooking, and more. These programs are age-appropriate and include many facets of science, math, language arts, and arts. Off-site lessons focus on the school gardens and the lessons happening within grade-level classrooms. This may include plant parts, insects, soil, and more with a series of curriculum resources that are provided.
Expectations and Responsibilities
General
● Maintain an up-to-date calendar and timesheet.
● Communicate with staff, partners, and community in a timely, professional manner.
● Adhere to the schedule created for programs on and off the farm.
● Help maintain all education materials and spaces.
Off-Site School Programs
● Provide a safe, happy, engaging, and inclusive environment for youth to learn.
● Communicate with independent schools and school districts in order to build stronger and new
partnerships.
● Help manage the school garden planting plan and maintain the look and feel of an attractive,
engaging, and functional school garden with a variety of edible crops, flowers, and native species
throughout the growing season using sustainable and regenerative gardening practices.
● Teach new and established programs to students at local schools indoors, outdoors, and in school
gardens
● Create and record existing and new curricula in a form consistent with standard lesson formats and
save in appropriate Google Drive folders.
● Document lessons and gardens via photos and formal reflections for marketing, educational
feedback, and school communication.
On-Farm Teaching
● Teach new and established programs (seasonal, field trips, summer camp) to students at Holly Hill
Farm.
● Provide a safe, happy, engaging, and inclusive environment for youth to learn.
● Document lessons and gardens via photos and formal reflections for marketing, and educational
feedback.
● Help write weekly newsletters.
● Help care for the Educational, Charter, and Accord garden areas.
● Help care for the animals.
Hours and Benefits
● 40 hours per week
● Benefits available
Skills Required
● Proficient at communicating ideas and goals, verbally and non-verbally
● Excels as a teacher and facilitator
● Professional in communication with staff, schools, and community
● Takes initiative, is able to work independently, and is self-driven
● Exceptional at task management, reliable, and punctual
● Able to work outdoors in all types of weather
● Able to lift 50 pounds and push heavy wheelbarrows
● Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and data systems
Job Qualifications
● BA/BS degree, in Education preferred
● First Aid certified preferred
● Experience with outdoor education working with children pre-K through high school
● Interest and experience in organic farming, gardening, and other sustainable and regenerative
practices preferred
● Access to reliable transportation.
● Ability to comfortably speak in front of large groups of people (especially young children)
● Ability to work as a team and appreciate the importance of outdoor education and positive and safe
“visitor experience.”
● Comfortable working with farm animals
● Ability to walk and be on foot for up to 3 hours
● Good organizational skills
● Must pass CORI/SORI check
● Equipment, machinery, and tools used
Reports to: Education Director
Submit cover letter and resume to Bruce Frost, Education Director
Development Position
PART-TIME DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
The Development Associate serves as the backbone of the operation by overseeing all administrative processes in place to manage the FHHF donor relationships. Additionally, the Development Assistant conducts research, coordinates development events and programs and assists the Executive Director. Candidate must be extremely detail-oriented and work to ensure the delivery of impeccable donor services.
Capital Campaign Support
- Donor Relations
- Manage gift acknowledgment process and produce donor letters weekly. Work closely with the Finance department on incoming gift processes.
- Manage updates to the constituent database and constant contact mailing lists regularly to ensure all contacts are properly moved through the development process and coded appropriately.
- Manage the process of opening and closing new donor funds.
- Research potential prospects and add information to the constituent database, e.g. meeting notes.
- Support Public Phase Launch
- In collaboration with the Capital Campaign Committee, plan the public launch of the campaign, which will include:
- Event plan for public launch
- Small cultivation events
- PR/Communications/Social media strategy, including messaging points and an editorial calendar for the public phase
- Campaign wrap-up celebration
- Donor recognition and stewardship plan (including signage, gifts, etc.)
- Pledge fulfillment process
- Lower-level recognition opportunities
Annual Fundraising Support
Events:
- Assist Fundraising Committee on special events: Farm Fest, Private Dinners, and road race.
- Assist the Executive Director with managing all key stakeholder relationships for events, including but not limited to: FHHF staff, events committee, volunteers, and vendors.
- Support ED with logistics for all assigned events, including but not limited to design, contracts, scripts, budgets, vendors, communication plans, committees, fundraising support, on-site execution, and post-event analysis.
PART-TIME GRANT WRITER
Responsible for all areas of grant proposal development: identifying funding sources; developing proposals; providing technical support for proposal development; maintaining grant-related record keeping and conducting grant-related research. This position will be responsible for maintaining and increasing grant support for FHHF and assisting all department areas related to fundraising. The grant writer works closely with the Executive Director on aspects of grant writing.
- Coordinate with all departments on their funding needs.
- Research and vet foundations and corporations for viable funding options.
- Write grant applications and submit in a timely fashion.
- Track and report on grants applied for, funded and refused.
- Work with the Executive Director and Finance to accurately code and track funding.
- Develop interim and final grant reports.
- Timely and accurate submission of grant/fund related reports.
- Ensure accurate records and timely communication with funders.
- Oversee grants calendar and maintains up-to-date database records.
- Develop materials that show the progress of programs for updates and ongoing communications.
We are looking for one person to fill both roles as a development associate for 20-25 hours a week. We will consider two separate candidates if appropriate. Grant writer is approximately 10 hours a week and development associate is 10-15 hours week. If interested in only one of the roles, please indicate that in your cover letter.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to meredith@hollyhillfarm.org
Multiple Positions
Green City Growers – Somerville
Green City Growers is an employee owned, certified BCorp and is the premier urban farming company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. We transform unused space into thriving urban farms, providing our clients which include schools, homeowners, restaurants, corporate campuses, senior living communities, and sporting venues with immediate access to nutritious food, while revitalizing city landscapes and inspiring self-sufficiency. Most farmers will tend to raised bed gardens, with the potential for working with in-ground and/or indoor growing systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on team in a quickly growing company that is dedicated to developing sustainable onsite food production systems and educating people to grow sustainably.
School Garden Urban Farmer Educator
Full Time Hourly: 40 Hours/Week
Location: In-office, Somerville, MA
Salary: $20-$23/hour
Green City Growers, or GCG, is growing and is looking to hire a School Garden Farmer Educator for our programs at school gardens in Boston and the surrounding area. This position is seasonal full time ,40 hours per week. It begins in March and goes through late November, early December. This is a perfect position for someone who is motivated by something larger than themselves, someone who loves the outdoors and engaging people in hands-on growing in the garden, a self-starter with the ability to see their work through with a high degree of independence and is looking for a great opportunity to grow.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Gardening: We train and support for crop planning, planting, maintenance, and harvesting at a variety of raised-bed gardens throughout Boston and the surrounding areas according to GCG’s horticultural practices. These sites will primarily be school gardens and youth clubs.
- Education and Programming: Use weekly lesson plans to lead garden lessons for groups of students Pre-K through grade 12. Programs may also include senior assisted living communities, special education and youth clubs. Training and support provided.
- Customer Service: Represent GCG on-site with clients and participants.
- Communication: Check schedule multiple times weekly using Google Calendar, document completed and future tasks at each site visit. Communicate additional site needs and customer feedback as needed for continual internal improvement. Training is available for Dropbox and lesson planning documentation.
- Transportation: Driving between multiple sites a day using a company vehicle allows us to have the greatest impact.
Ideal Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who will work independently using skills gained from in-house training, possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and maintain a keen sense of personal responsibility. Detail-oriented, with a commitment to high quality work and continuous improvement.
- Must love working with children or youth.
- At least 1 year of experience engaging children or youth in a group setting such as school, after school, camp or outdoor/farm education program required.
- At least 1 year of experience in farming or professional garden work.
- Ability to work a schedule that is based on site needs (potential for early mornings, long days).
- Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Driver’s license and good driving record required. Following a conditional offer of employment, GCG may require a motor vehicle record check on all final candidates.
- CORI check will be required.
benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, spouses, and children after 90 days
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year
- Discretionary bonus program
- FSA/Dependent care
Production Site Farmer
Full Time Hourly: 40 Hours/Week
Location: In-office, Somerville, MA
Salary: $20-$23/hour
Green City Growers, or GCG, is growing and looking to hire a farmer focused on our production sites in Boston
and the surrounding area., including neighboring states. This position is seasonal full time at 40 hours per week
or more, Monday through Friday. It begins in March and goes through early November with decreased hours at
the end of the season and limited overtime during the busiest parts of the season. This is a perfect position for
someone who is motivated by something larger than themselves, someone who loves the outdoors, a self-
starter with the ability to see their work through with a high degree of independence and is looking for a great
opportunity to grow. We provide training in GCG horticultural practices.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Farm vegetable production sites throughout the region. Plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest, according to GCG’s horticultural practices. Maintain onsite infrastructure as needed.
- Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions. Ability to move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently to optimize production.
- Drive to farms from our Somerville office in a company vehicle, including sites in Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire.
- Represent GCG on-site and handle communications with clients and participants.
- Lead occasional informational programs with participants on-site.
- Document completed and future tasks at each site visit. Communicate additional site needs and customer feedback as needed for continual internal improvement. Be able to use Dropbox and a variety of programs for recordkeeping.
Ideal Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in farming or professional garden work
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that is based on site needs (long days, early mornings).
- A driver’s license and good driving record, since driving to sites using a company vehicle allows us to have the greatest impact and reach. Following a conditional offer of employment, GCG may require a motor vehicle record check on all final candidates.
- Local candidates preferred.
benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Discretionary bonus program
Business Development Internship
Full-Time Summer Internship
Location: In-office, Somerville, MA
Green City Growers seeks a positive, driven individual to help support our Business Development
team in sales and lead generation efforts. This internship will expose you to a variety of professional
experiences where you can learn many aspects about a fast-growing business. This is an exciting opportunity
to join a hands-on team in a quickly growing company that is dedicated to developing sustainable onsite food
production systems.
key responsibilities
- Sales Support: Support outbound sales. Research and generate sales leads. Track and analyze outbound sales campaign data. Help prepare sales presentations, proposals and reports to support the business development efforts.
- Lead Generation: Assist in identifying new leads via email outreach, social media and other tools.
- Client Outreach: Manage prospective client data, task/activities and information and keep up to date CRM system.
- Market Research: Research market opportunities and trends to identify new opportunities for growth. Monitor publications, events, conferences, speaking opportunities, and RFP’s. Assist with event prep and planning and other administrative tasks.
Ideal Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field with an interest in business development, sales, and growth strategies
- Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of CRM software a plus
- Positive attitude with the ability to take initiative and solve problems
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Sense of urgency in undertakings
- Interest in urban agriculture, organic farming, and sustainability preferred
The position begins in late May and will last three months from the start date. Candidates will only be
considered if they can commit to the position for the entire three months.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@greencitygrowers.com stating why you are interested
in obtaining this internship, your skills and previous experience, when you can start, and your availability. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Multiple Driver Positions
Boston Area Gleaners – Acton
Agricultural Technical Assistance Manager
Boston Farms Community Land Trust – Boston
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MANAGER (PART-TIME)
Hours: Half-time (20-25 hours/week, flexible scheduling)
Location: Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, Mattapan (mostly in-person with some remote work)
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024, 5pm EST
Compensation: $35-40/hour depending on experience, plus part-time equivalent vacation benefits
Boston Farms Community Land Trust is seeking a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and
meticulous attention for details passionate about administration to be a supportive force who empowers our organization to
thrive in the development and stewardship of urban farmsites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Farmer Selection & Support
Recruit applicants to lease farm sites, oversee selection and leasing, manage ongoing lessor-lessee relations including revenue collection
Develop and coordinate technical assistance, education, and other supportive programming to promote the success of
lessee farmers
Co-chair the Farmer Support Committee of our board with a board member to promote and steer economic development and
business viability for farm businesses consistent with our Land Stewardship
Vision Statement.
Ensure that all Boston Farms properties are managed with organic and regenerative agricultural practices
Manage shared greenhouse operations, ensuring the health and safety of plants
Launch, maintain, and co-design the farm demonstration site
Manage contractors to conduct site maintenance (e.g. snow removal, fence repairs, perimeter weeding), including cost
estimating, vendor bidding and oversight, and lessee billings
Open and close sites at the start & end of the season, and ensure sites are visually appealing
Manage recurring bills and expenses (e.g. water, electricity, property taxes)
Maintain property insurance and ensure sites meet safety and liability standards
Coordinate site capital improvements (e.g. fencing, drainage systems) as needed
Administrative work as necessary (e.g. maintenance of detailed financial and communication records)
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of experience in agricultural management, horticultural management, or land preservation
Hands-on experience with crop production and planning, marketing, financial management, farm infrastructure
management, and business planning. Experience with livestock and apiary management is a plus but not required.
Strong teaching/facilitation, organization, communication, and community relations
Ability to work all types of weather conditions
Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platforms
Access to reliable private transportation is necessary
Preferences: Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and landscaping with an eye for quality and attention to detail, willingness
and ability to work a flexible schedule; resides close to our
farmsites
Key Characteristics: driven, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, attentive to detail, flexible, ability to lead and work under
pressure, strong leadership, diplomacy, mentoring/coaching skills
To Apply: Please be sure to read this posting thoroughly. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to
jobs@bostonfarms, with the subject line ‘Agricultural Technical Assistance Manager Application’. We welcome diverse
candidates and residents of our neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Fat Moon Mushrooms – Chelmsford