Local Food Jobs

About the Position: 

The Farm Manager will help keep AgInnovation Farm safe, organized, productive, and ready for students, staff, volunteers, community members, and school partners. This position requires someone who can work independently, solve problems, care for the land, maintain equipment, support food production, and communicate clearly with AgInnovation leadership. The Farm Manager must be comfortable working around and with students, allowing them to safely participate in meaningful farm tasks when appropriate. The ideal candidate is practical, flexible, organized, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in a school-based farm environment.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to Sara Churgin at sara@easternriconservation.org. Read full job description HERE.

About the Senior Field Crew Position: 

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Involvement in all aspects of the farm, including: greenhouse seeding, transplanting, high tunnel work, field preparation, composting, mulching, cultivation, harvest, wash and distribution, pest management, barn and kitchen cleaning
• A high degree of leadership, including taking initiative, maintaining good workflow with the team, and guiding / mentoring the Apprentices and Summer Interns 
• A high level of critical thinking and problem solving skills
• We encourage the increased leadership of specific areas of interest on the farm to our Senior Field Crew positions with discretion of Farm Management 
• Lead 1-2 volunteer groups each week. This includes corporate groups, school groups, faith-based organizations, and individuals from the community. Farmers will educate volunteers about our growing practices, mission, and food security initiatives while working alongside them in the field
• Greenhouse and irrigation duties up to one Sunday per month
• Willingness to engage in critical discussions about our food systems with farm crew and staff 
• Willingness to give and receive feedback in the field and during scheduled check ins
• Participate in skill and knowledge sharing via workshops, tutorials, and on the job guidance and training to expand farming knowledge in areas of interest, including, but not limited to season crop planning, greenhouse seeding, harvest leading, and building, repairing, and maintaining of farm tools and equipment, all within the discretion of Farm Management

To apply email a letter of interest, resume and 2-3 references to hiring@gainingground.org. Read full job description HERE.

About the Production Assistant Position: 

The Farm Production Assistant will assist with the daily operations of the farm including planting, harvesting, irrigation, weeding, greenhouse work, field preparation, equipment handling, CSA share preparation, and general farm maintenance. This role requires someone who enjoys physical outdoor work, can adapt to changing priorities, and works well independently and as part of a team.

Please send a brief introduction, resume, and any relevant experience to bagulfarms@gmail.com. Tell us why you are interested in working on a CSA farm and what skills you would bring to the team.

About the CSA Delivery Driver Position:

Day and hours: Saturdays (late afternoon to evening, ~ 2–6 PM). About 4-6 hrs total depending upon traffic.

Duration: Every Saturday for 16 weeks starting Mid June 2026 through End of September 2026.

Start Location: Bagul Farms – Lakeville, Massachusetts

Delivery Area: 4–5 CSA drop-off locations (Boston area suburbs) (About 100 miles total driving from Farm to last CSA drop off)

Responsibilities

Pick up packed CSA produce shares from the farm in Lakeville

Load and organize boxes safely for transport

Deliver CSA shares to designated community drop-off locations

Ensure deliveries are completed accurately and on time

Communicate any delivery issues promptly

Maintain cleanliness and care of delivery vehicle

Represent the farm in a professional and friendly mannerRequirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Must have a clean and reliable vehicle (car/suv/van) with a working A/C for deliveries

Ability to lift and carry produce boxes/crates

Comfortable driving around Boston-area suburbs and traffic

Punctual, organized, and dependable

Positive attitude and good communication skills

To apply, please email your application to bagulfarms@gmail.com. Please include your resume, driving experience and availability.

About the Field, Greenhouse & Harvest Associate Position: 

• Develop and execute seeding & planting plans

• Care for annuals and existing perennial plantings

• Continue development and maintenance of no-till bed systems and soil biology systems, irrigation and foliar feeding systems and propagation plans.

• Perform and or coordinate maintenance of flower related equipment and infrastructure.

• Harvest and post-harvest handling of 300+ varieties of flowers & foliages.

• Prepare & Pack wholesale orders

• Communicate with wholesale clients

• Coordinate with design team for retail and event floral needs

About the In-House Design Lead Position:

• Create seasonal floral designs utilizing farm-grown materials for farm retail sales and farm events.

• Field floral inquiries, manage client communication, create personalized floral plans and execute design work.

• Order and inventory needed hardgoods.

• Coordinate with field manager to include needed flower types/color palettes in planting plans.

• Coordinate with harvest manager on needed flower types and amounts for retail bouquets and event work.

About the Event Designer Position:

• Execute existing floral plans for on-farm events

• Manage client communication

• Coordinate with harvest manager on needed flower types

• Run day of activities including all set up and break down responsibilities

• Manage freelancers/crew as needed

To apply send resume & cover letter to hello@weatherlowfarms.com. 

About the Dairy Herdsperson Position: Hornstra farm is a 4th and 5th-generation family-owned and operated milk bottling and home delivery business based in Norwell and Whitman, Massachusetts. The farm is currently growing a herd of registered Holsteins and Guernsey. As the assistant herdsman, duties would include milking, feeding, cleaning, herd work and general maintenance. Both farms are public facing, hence a focus on presentation and cleanliness is a must. The ideal candidate would have experience with dairy cows, public education, good welfare practices and general knowledge of dairy cattle.

Considering both the team and public, this person should have a collaborative spirit at ease with and respectful of diversity. Candidates should be able to lift 50lbs, be willing to work mornings and some weekends, and have dairy experience. Hourly rate: 20-25 dollars an hour; on-site housing and benefits package based on experience. Qualified and interested candidates should send their resume to Travis Whitcomb at carterwhitcombllc@gmail.com

About the Position: 

Ocean Hour Farm's Education Program Manager will play an integral role in activating our mission and requires a candidate who is creative, a strategic thinker, skilled in program design and passionate about supporting the next generation of land stewards. This person will lead all educational programming targeting young adults with a focus on hard skills required for a career in regenerative land stewardship, permaculture in practice and ecoliteracy. This includes facilitating science-based programming for high school students, maximizing the impact of Ocean Hour Farm’s living demonstrations through university-level partnerships, and building out a career pathways summer program. The Education Program Manager will also support the Program Director in the execution of workshops for farmers, landscapers, the general public and food system leaders. The ideal candidate brings excellent organizational and communication skills, a background in agriculture or a related land stewardship field, and the ability to engage diverse audiences. Read the full job description and apply here.

About the Farm Assistant & Retail Support Team: Weatherlow Farms seeks a reliable individual looking for an engaging farm experience in beautiful southcoast Massachusetts. The position requires hard work, enthusiasm, and discretionary decision making. This dynamic support role is multi-faceted and contributes to many aspects of the farm's different businesses units.

Store Responsibilities: Pack, invoice and stock store with weekly orders. Maintain store stock levels. Wash,sort and package eggs (seasonal). Provide back-up to retail manager as needed (coverage, inventory, etc.)

Kitchen Responsibilities: Assist with packaging and labeling. Transport weekly kitchen offerings to store prior to opening. Pullproduct / defrost as needed. Advise on low inventory for packaging (clam shells, dog food, etc.) Advise on low inventory for “always in stock” items

Wholesale Responsibilities: Pack, Invoice, Deliver wholesale orders. Maintain

relationships with vendors. Freezer/Cold Storage: Maintain highly organized and efficient on-farm walk-in freezer. Product pick up from packing facility.

Delivery& organization of product and pallets at off-site cold storage facility

Florals: Weekly deliveries to wholesale clients

Other: Provide occasional back-up care for livestock and dogs. Egg collection, feeding/watering of hens, dog feeding/walking, cleaning, etc. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Farm Educator & Farm Care Specialist Position: This position focuses on learning the nuances of our diverse sustainable practices and applications in order to holistically understand and effectively teach about the work we do. Responsibilities include engaging farm visitors (including RTB volunteers) of all ages in service learning, experiential education (farm tours and field trips), and a wide range of inquiry-based learning projects, as well as hands-on gardening, food processing, and various sustainability initiatives.

Groundskeeping responsibilities are an important part of this role and include mowing, trimming, and raking farm grounds; helping to maintain fence lines; and supporting the overall upkeep, safety, and appearance of the farm. Animal care is primarily related to management of a few small flocks of chickens.

The Farm Educator & Farm Care Specialist will also participate in shared community cooking, food preservation, monthly Open Farm Days, and occasional support of other farm projects and events as needed. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Executive Assistant & Event Coordinator Position: It is expected that this employee will actively participate in supporting the overall mission of RTB. This employee will perform a variety of administrative tasks to support our Executive Director. To be successful in this role, the EA
needs to be well-organized, have great time management skills, and be able to act without continued guidance. The EA needs to be extremely flexible in nature. The Executive Assistant & Event Coordinator will also be expected to help with special events support, including coordinating weddings, educational events, retreats and other meetings. Additional event compensation for
hours worked during the event, above and beyond normal work hours, will be provided. This position will be demanding and challenging, but also meaningful and rewarding work. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Flower & Greenhouse Grower Position: In this role, you will be central to seeding, growing, and caring for vegetable and flower transplants that supply our two-acre market garden and U-pick flower garden. You will also oversee production in our heated greenhouse and tend our flower garden — including daily maintenance, harvesting, and crafting mixed bouquets for retail sale. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Farm Operations Assistant Position: This is a flexible, hands-on role that spans the full breadth of farm operations — from equipment and vehicles to livestock, grounds, and inventory. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and takes pride in keeping a working farm running smoothly. Please read the full job description before applying. 

Fun on the Farm serves youth ages 6-13 and is held Monday-Thursday from June 29-August 27.

About the Lead Counselor Position: The Lead Counselor oversees daily activities, supervises counselors, and ensures an engaging experience. Prior experience working with youth, farming and/or outdoor education is strongly encouraged.

About the Counselor Position: The Counselor leads games, lessons, and farm tasks while inspiring young learners. No prior experience required, but must be enthusiastic about education and the outdoors. 

About the Field Crew Position: Duties include planting out lettuces, salad mix, spinach and arugula. Hand weeding or using a hoe for weed control.  Picking the product and bringing it to the wash station area for processing.

About Farm Store Position: Store hours are Tuesdays thru Sunday 10-5. Responsibilities include morning set of produce, Keeping the store stocked and looking neat.  Checking dates on refrigerated items cheeses, milk etc.  Must have good customer skills.

About Greenhouse Position: Responsibilities include transplanting seedlings into packs or pots. Filling pots and putting them into trays. Pulling orders for shipments. Helping customers with questions.

About Wash/Pack Position: Duties include planting out lettuces, salad mix, spinach, and arugula. Hand weeding or using a hoe for weed control.  Pick the product and bring it to the wash station area for processing.

About the Field Crew Position: Field Hands work on a rotating schedule. The schedule is a rotation, starting in May, comprising the following hours: A week, 34 hours, B week, 34 hours, and C week, 30 hours. This is an average of 32 hours per week. Compensation is $17/hour plus a three-quarter share in our CSA program. A three-quarter share is roughly $25/week of vegetables.

Part-time shifts begin in March and full-time shifts begin in May.

Field Hands should be comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather.  We expect employees to be prompt to work, curious about the work they do, and courteous to their coworkers, customers, and volunteers on the farm. This position is a great opportunity for someone interested in a full-immersion experience on a small-scale, regenerative, organic vegetable farm.  Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Assistant Grower Position: 

The Assistant Grower assists in all aspects of vegetable, herb, and flower production, including seeding, transplanting, weed management, harvesting, washing and packing produce.  Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Assistant Grower Position: 

In 2026 we are hiring 2 Assistant Growers to work directly with the farm manager/owners 
and a team of 12-15 field and CSA/farmstand workers. One position will be focused on field 
work and the other position will combine field work and CSA distribution work. 

Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Field Crew Position: 

Field Crew Members will work closely with the farm managers and an amazing farm crew 
harvesting and washing produce, weeding, planting and seeding. This is a great opportunity for 
someone who likes to be outdoors, get their hands dirty, and have a sense of accomplishment at 
the end of the day. We are looking for someone who is not only able to physically keep up with 
the fast pace of the job, but who also has a positive attitude, good sense of humor and is 
enthusiastic about vegetables! 

Please Read the Full Job Description before applying.

About the Shopkeeper Position: 

We are seeking an additional friendly and energetic Shopkeeper to help staff our bustling 
farm stand (which includes the CSA and farm store). This is a great opportunity for 
someone who is enthusiastic about vegetables and connecting with customers! 

Please Read the Full Job Description before applying.

About the Position: 

Eastie Farm’s Living Lands program aims to develop growing spaces that serve as learning centers, neighborhood hubs, and examples of climate-positive land use. The Program Manager oversees all of Eastie Farms’ sites, Living Lands program staff and volunteers, and is responsible for documentation of metrics and program activities.

Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Assistant Farm Manager Position: 

This position is an incredible opportunity to support every aspect of a diverse, regenerative, organic working farm. We are searching for a person with experience farming (5 years minimum) and very comfortable operating tractors / farm machinery. The position includes work with our vegetable & grain production, greenhouses, operations and pasture-raised livestock. Farmer must be interested in learning new skills / working with livestock, adaptable, have good attention to detail and problem solving ability.

Position will be primarily supporting our four season vegetable production and farm team. Will work closely with farm owners / manager on all other farm work, including but not limited to livestock chores, office work, farm improvements, infrastructure building, planning and maintenance.

Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Farmers Market Staff Position:

We have multiple positions including lead market staff and market support positions. We are adding several vibrant farmers’ markets this year in the greater Boston area.

We need people to run our farm’s stand at the market - this includes loading at the farm and driving to market in one of our market vehicles, setting up, being the point person, keeping other market staff up-to-date on farm products and interfacing with market customers and management.

Support positions will typically meet us at the market and help unload, setup, stock and sell farm products and pack up.

Multiple days of the week / locations (see below). We are finalizing our 2026 markets, but are anticipating needing help at:

• Medfield: Sundays, morning - afternoon
• Lexington: Tuesdays, afternoon - early evening
• Cambridge / Kendall Square: Thursdays, afternoon- early evening
• Somerville: Saturdays, morning - afternoon
• Other markets potentially tbd.

Please connect with us if interested in working one farmers’ market or multiple. These are seasonal late spring, summer and early fall, but we attend farmers markets year-round in some locations. Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Field Crew Position:

About the Farmstand Worker Position: 

The Farm Stand worker is responsible for loading produce from our cooler into one of our trucks, setting up the farm stand, staffing the farm stand while it is open, and then bringing produce back down to the cooler at the end of the day. During operating hours, the Farm Stand worker should pay attention to the condition of produce and the stand and coordinate with other staff to resupply the stand as needed. This position is community facing and requires good interpersonal skills and a desire to share your knowledge of and interest in fresh, local produce with our customers. It also requires the ability to perform basic math, use calculating scales, and operate (with training) a POS system (Square). Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Field Crew Position:

Our field crew works closely with the Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager, and Assistant Grower in all aspects of farm operations. The field crew position requires excellent people skills and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Field crew should be able to work independently and with limited supervision. 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. Please read the full job description before applying. 

About the Position: 

Assistant Grower: works closely with all managers on the farm in all aspects of crop production. The Assistant Grower has no management responsibilities. Activities include bed preparation, plant propagation, weeding, trellising, irrigation, harvesting, washing, and packing. This position may also be involved in property maintenance and occasionally setting up farm stand displays (ie: CSA or plant sale benches). No customer service is expected, though additional hours in the farm stand may be offered if desired. Occasionally the Assistant Grower may be asked to work alongside volunteers and support managers in group work. Please Read the full job description before applying. 

Field Crew: The Field Crew takes part in all farming activities, including bed preparation, plant propagation, weeding, trellising, irrigation, harvesting, washing, and packing. This position may also be involved in property maintenance and occasionally setting up farm stand displays (ie: CSA or plant sale benches). All training is provided as part of the job. Please Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Field & Market Crew Position: Field Crew members participate in many daily farm operations, including bed prep, planting, harvest, post-harvest handling, and sales. We expect our Field Crew members to approach tasks thoughtfully, embracing a team effort to achieve the farms’ goals for high quality and efficient work. Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Marketing, Sales & Harvest Assistant Position: Groundwork Farm is seeking a seasonal, full time, market assistant to help us curate and manage our farm stand and farmers markets. Markets and sales is one of the most important jobs on and of the farm. It is our customer interface. It is where our products meet the community and where we make an impact. We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, an engaging presence around customers, and who can easily convey a passion for our products and our farm. Read the full job description before applying. 
 

About the Landscaping and Farm Assistant Position: Groundwork Farm is seeking a landscape/ gardening assistant to help work on and off site on various landscaping and fine gardening projects. Much of this position would take place helping to manage a 42 acre, river front property with a diversity of interesting landscape features including a meadow, river buffers, willow groves, cut flower and vegetable gardens, and much more. This position would also include some farm work throughout the season such as planting, bed prep, and harvesting. Read the full job description before applying. 

About the Positions: 

Skinny Dip Farm is hiring one or two core crew members for the 2026 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.    

We are also looking to round out our team with two to four seasonal and/ or part time folks. These are more entry level jobs but are great for those that are interested to try out farming, gain more experience, like working outside, getting dirty and being part of a team growing loads of top-notch veggies. The range of tasks is a little more limited, but includes harvest, wash and pack, weeding, hoeing and transplanting. 

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Farm Hand and Assistant Grower Positions: 

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.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Summer Educators (Lead & Assistant) Position: 

The Summer Educators will be responsible for leading and co-leading summer educational programs (ages 3-17) on the farm. Educators will work a minimum average of 20 hours per week during the weeks they are available during the summer session (June 8- August 28). 

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Summer Farm Education and Agriculture Intern Position: 

For 10 weeks the Summer Farm Education Intern will be split between our education and agriculture teams, working approximately 70% in education and 30% in agriculture overall. The intern will work from approximately 8-1 in our youth programs (summer learning programs for ages 6-10yr olds) and 1:30- 3:30pm in the farm fields with our farmers and farm apprentices, with a paid,social lunch break between. While teaching in our youth programs, the intern will gain a foundation in nature-based education, learn strategies for group management as well as for meeting diverse individual student needs. Working with our agriculture team in the afternoons, interns will learn about regenerative, low-till farming farming practices while helping to complete tasks such as: planting, harvesting, washing/packing, weeding, and irrigation. The week of 6/15 will be with the agriculture team as this week is before our summer youth programs begin and provides an opportunity for you to get a lay of the land and train on farming activities. This is an active, strenuous and 100% outdoor position.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Farm Apprentice Position: 

Apprentices will work closely with farm staff, work shares, and volunteers to complete seedling production, planting, harvesting, washing and packing, irrigation, cultivation, record-keeping, and farm maintenance tasks. Farm leadership gives staff the education they need to succeed and take ownership of tasks. Each time a new task is introduced, farm leadership will give staff sufficient background to fully understand the reasoning behind the task and how to complete it efficiently. All apprentices will be responsible for leading various volunteer groups throughout the week. We are hiring to fill 3 apprentice positions. Each apprentice will be responsible for one of the following areas of farming. Training, resources, and support from managers will be provided.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Position: 

Land’s Sake Summer Educators work in a team to deliver high quality educational programming to groups of up to 14 elementary and/or middle schoolers of all genders, from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and  diverse family structures. Our programs run for ten sessions, each a week long. Educators will be primarily responsible for one of the following groups: Farm and Forest (1st through 3rd grade), Junior Farmers (3rd through 5th grade), or Green Power (6th through 8th grade). Educators will be trained on activities relating to food, farming, and outdoor play, and will have the opportunity to bring their passions and interest to the program.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Position: 

We are looking for a hardworking, self-directed individual with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Crew members are involved in many aspects of the farm including: harvesting, bed preparation, seeding, transplanting, cultivation, and farmers markets.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Position: 

You aren't just managing a farm stand; you are stewarding a 300-year-old homestead into its next era. We are looking for an operational leader to serve as the "conductor" of the Smolak Farms retail experience. This role is designed for a retail or hospitality professional who wants to join as a strategic partner. You will work directly with the Owner and General Manager to modernize operations, drive profitability, and shape the future of agritourism in the Merrimack Valley.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Position: 

We grow a lot of food on a small amount of land and we need a fun, reliable, hard working, and kind crew to help us plant, harvest, and tend to the crops.

If you love being outside, don’t mind getting dirty, and want to be part of an awesome team, consider applying to work for our small family farm that is constantly growing and evolving.

For all of our positions, we are looking for people who like to work hard AND have fun at the same time. A great attitude and enthusiasm to help the team succeed are more important than prior farming experience.

Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Greater Boston Site Supervisor Position: We are seeking a motivated youth development professional to join our team as the Greater Boston Site Supervisor for Dirt Crew and Seed Crew. This seasonal, 26-week role runs from February 16th to August 21st, 2026, and is central to delivering a transformative experience for young people across both our summer and academic-year programs. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Lynn Assistant Grower Position: The Food Project is seeking a full-time Assistant Grower to work on our Lynn farm for the 2026 season. The Assistant Grower will partner with the Lynn Farm Manager, youth, and community members in all aspects of production at our Lynn sites, which includes a 1-acre urban farm at the Ingalls school, a 1,200 square foot greenhouse, and supporting community garden plots. At the Ingalls school we practice no-till market gardening, which includes farming mostly by hand and with human power. The farm is intensively managed to produce 20,000 pounds of produce each year, and the Assistant Grower will support distribution through our SNAP-accessible farmers’ market, mobile markets, wholesale accounts, and donations to hunger relief organizations. This position is a mix of production, distribution, community and youth engagement. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Lincoln Assistant Grower Position: The Food Project is seeking (2) Assistant Growers for the 2026 growing season, one beginning March 9, 2026 and one beginning April 1, 2026. Applicants for this position should have high energy for and interest in sustainable agriculture and youth development, as well as a commitment to teamwork. They should also have creative energy for making a difference in the world and a passion for the vision of The Food Project. The Assistant Grower will work on The Food Project’s 31-acre farm in Lincoln, MA, growing and distributing produce through our Fall CSA, wholesale accounts and to local hunger relief organizations. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Lincoln Agricultural Worker Position: The Food Project is seeking an Agriculture Workers for the 2026 growing season at our Lincoln Baker Bridge Farm. The Agriculture Worker will partner with the Farm Manager and Assistant Growers to participate in all aspects of production at our farm site. This position is a mix of production, distribution, community, and youth engagement. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Boston Assistant Grower Position: The Food Project is seeking an Assistant Grower for our Boston farm, based in Boston’s Dudley neighborhood, for the 2026 season. The Assistant Grower partners with youth and neighbors to work on two acres of urban farm land and a 10,000-square foot greenhouse that yields over 25,000 pounds of produce annually. The Assistant Grower also supports the distribution of that food through our neighborhood farmer’s markets, restaurants, community partners, and hunger relief organizations. The farm staff, including the Assistant Grower support the implementation of our build-a-garden program as needed, helping to install raised bed gardens. This position is a mix of production and sales/distribution work with a heavy emphasis on leading and organizing work for youth and volunteers. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Operations Coordinator Position: We seek two individuals - One in each region (North Shore or Greater Boston) - with a strong desire for and full investment in maintaining excellence in all aspects of our summer youth programs: Seed and Root Crew. Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic, an eye for details, project management skills, and a flexible attitude. We seek candidates who are open to learning and engaging with The Food Project’s mission. The Food Project strives to create and support culturally diverse leader teams and candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Crew Leader Position: We seek 6 individuals (3 per region- North Shore and Greater Boston) with a strong desire for and full investment in maintaining excellence in all aspects of our summer youth program, Seed Crew. We hold high expectations for our youth and, in order to foster their potential, we require our Crew Leaders to be strong role models. Ideal candidates possess enthusiasm for working with youth, a commitment to The Food Project’s mission, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor. While our organization is deeply committed to building a sustainable food system, we do not require Crew Leader candidates to be well-versed in agriculture or food production systems. We do require candidates to have some workshop facilitation experience. We seek candidates who are open to learning and engaging with The Food Project’s mission. The Food Project strives to create and support culturally diverse leader teams and candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Seasonal Farmer Full Time Position: We are looking to add one person to our full-time 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. Preference is given to people with past farm experience and tractor operation. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Seasonal Farmer Part Time Position: We are looking to add one person to our crew for the very busiest field season months.. All of our crew members participate in greenhouse work, planting, cultivation, harvesting and packing. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Farm Manager Position: Join us in the fields! Full-time and part-time positions are available starting in March through June for the remainder of the harvest year. Be part of the team that plants, harvests, and prepares the produce our community loves.
 Please read the full job description before applying.  

About the Assistant Distribution Manager role: Siena Farms’ Assistant Distribution Manager is a core member of the year-round team for our 50-acre diversified vegetable farm. In this hybrid position, the Assistant Distribution Manager will split time between field work tasks and distribution. Field work will generally consist of tasks such as planting, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, while distribution includes safely and efficiently delivering farm products to CSA members, wholesale customers, and our own retail outlets in Boston. As an ambassador of the farm to these groups of customers, CSA host sites, and retail staff, our Assistant Distribution Manager 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. Please Read the Full Job Description before applying. 

About the Assistant Business Manager role: Siena Farms’ Assistant Business Manager is a core member of the year-round team for our 50-acre non-certified organic vegetable farm. They are supervised by the Business Manager and Owner, and work closely with other managers and members of the Siena Farms’ team to help professionally manage and operate the farm’s CSA membership, marketing and outreach, events, people management, and key administrative and business development tasks. Please Read the Full Job Description before applying.

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 Position:

As the Market Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the weekly summer farmers 'market. Primary responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the various facets of the market. Key duties include operational oversight, vendor coordination, volunteer coordination, customer engagement, financial responsibility & recordkeeping, and programming activities. Join in fostering a thriving community space where local producers and residents come together to celebrate fresh, sustainable, and diverse offerings at the weekly farmers’ market. If you are an enthusiastic, flexible and organized individual with a passion for community engagement, you are invited to apply for this rewarding position.

This is a year-round, seasonally focused, hourly position.!

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About the Position:

The Food Access and Community Engagement Coordinators will assist in outreach and engagement efforts to grow our food access partnerships and provide local food distribution support. Service members will perform the following: food hub logistical support, CSA and senior share logistical support, mobile market program management and evaluation, volunteer recruitment and engagement, farm to school, community event planning and support, and more!

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About the Position: This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to have a long-term impact on farmland conservation and viability while strengthening relationships with organizations, legislators, and individuals leading this work across New England. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations of the Working Lands Alliance in Connecticut and support AFT's policy work across the region. We're looking for someone with experience in the New England policy landscape — particularly state-level legislative advocacy,

coalition management, and a personal connection to agriculture.

This is a remote position within driving distance of Hartford, CT (90mins approx.)

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About the Position:

The Policy Specialist will research and prepare information that will help inform MAFSC’s policy strategy and expand our capacity to advocate for a sustainable, equitable, and resilient local food system. In this role, the policy specialist will help set the organization's state legislative priorities and develop municipal policy positions and resources.

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About the Position:

The Market Manager has day-to-day responsibility for the successful operation of the Lexington Farmers’ Market, working in close collaboration with the LFM Board. The LFM is a producer-only market with an average of 30 farmers/vendors, artisans and community groups on-site weekly during the regular season, rain, heat or shine, and other seasonal markets listed below.  Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Position:

The Director is responsible for oversight of all Westport Food Pantry operations. The candidate must be 
passionate about the mission of WFP and work with its Board and volunteers to help move WFP forward 
while focusing on the ideals of generosity, positivity and kindness in order to help those in need. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Positions:

Volunteer Coordinator: YMCA Southcoast is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support two impactful food security programs: Sharing the Harvest Community Farm and the Full Plate Project. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting mission-driven community work through a food insecurity and equity-informed lens. Please read the full job description before applying.

Education & Program Coordinator: The Education & Youth Program Coordinator leads farm-based education and youth workforce development programs at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm. This role designs, coordinates, and delivers hands-on learning experiences that connect young people to food, farming, health, and community—while advancing the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Please read the full job description before applying.

About the Positions:

UMass Extension: Educator II, Sustainable Turf & Landscapes

UMass Extension is excited to be hiring an Extension Educator II for Sustainable Turf & Landscapes to work in UMass Extension’s Commercial Horticulture group. This position will support development and implementation of educational resources and programming and participate in delivery of research-based information to meet stakeholder needs. The sustainability and viability of managed spaces will be central to this role, within a framework of economic, human, and environmental health and enhancement.

This is a full-time position, based in Amherst, MA, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate will have achieved at least a bachelor’s degree and have two years of relevant professional experience. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a master’s degree, experience in turf, landscape, and/or weed management systems, adult education experience, and/or project management experience.

This is an entry level position with the possibility to grow into a more advanced educator role. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled and we will begin reviewing resumes at the beginning of March.

Click here for more information about the Educator II position. 

UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture: Lecturer in Horticulture and Online Program Coordinator

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture invites applications for a Lecturer in Horticulture and Online Program Coordinator.

The position is split 50% teaching and 50% online program management and advising. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate horticulture courses (e.g., plant propagation) and advise online students, plus oversee all online course offerings for SSA.

This is a full-time, 12-month position is based in Amherst, MA. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in horticulture, plant science or a closely related field, and experience in teaching, preferably including online instruction, and program coordination or academic program management. For full consideration, apply by March 26, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

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About the Position: The New England Program Manager will fill a key role in the organization by directly advising and educating on farmland access and transfer planning in southern New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and/or Connecticut), and supporting region-wide program development and delivery. This 
full-time position reports to the Executive Director and will work closely with other leadership staff and 
the field team. 

Please read the full job description before applying.