Description

Salt Marsh Farm is a craft kombucha brewery in Dartmouth MA. I make small batch kombucha with farm fresh ingredients I grow myself or purchase from local farms as much as possible. I’m looking for a responsible, enthusiastic farmers market associate this summer to manage the kombucha table at a Saturday farmers market. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time seasonal position. The world of farmers markets is a lively culture that is a fun place to learn about local products and share kombucha.

Requirements

• Available every Saturday for the entire summer season from 7am until 2pm June – Oct. 
• Able to:
  • Drive and have your own vehicle
  • Lift and carry 50lb
  • Responsibly handle money
• Friendly, knowledgeable face of the business
• Reliable & responsible

Responsibilities

• Pick up supplies and travel to location for each market
• Set up table before and take down after market
• Engage with customers at the market, including answering questions and being a knowledgeable resource on the business, kombucha, and fermentation 
• Sell kombucha
• Responsibly handle money
• Track sales
• Return & organize supplies at the end of the market

Compensation

$15/hr

To Apply

Email Emily at SMFKombucha@gmail.com 

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Application Deadline June 1, 2020
Start Date: ASAP

SEMAP is dedicated to preserving and expanding access to local food and sustainable farming in southeastern Massachusetts through research and education. We serve farms, farmers, and the communities of southeastern Massachusetts with our primary service area covering Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications and Outreach Coordinator will manage SEMAP’s newsletters, social media, event tabling, website, and membership, as well as coordinate a project to better connect farmers and low-income communities.  This person will represent SEMAP as an initial point of contact in variety of settings and requires access to transportation. This is a full-time hourly position with occasional weekend/evening work and requires the ability to work remotely. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and maintain SEMAP’s outreach and communications – newsletters, social media, website
• Membership outreach and communications – renewals, member packets, new member outreach
• Coordinate “Welcoming Markets” grant project connecting low income communities to local food
• Help coordinate major fundraising events
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the nonprofit sector, especially local food and sustainable farming
• Organization skills; strong verbal and written skills, cordial, energetic and flexible; possess sound judgment, including the ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to telecommute.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic work situation as well as work alone and self-manage
• Event planning or program coordination experience
• Knowledge of WordPress, ConstantContact or MailChimp, Microsoft Office Suite, Google shared documents. eTapestry or similar development software experience a plus.
• Familiarity with local organizations working with low-income communities

Wage range: $15 – $18/hr based on qualifications

Please submit cover letter, resume and three references to:
Karen Schwalbe
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership
P.O. Box 80625
South Dartmouth, MA 02748-0625
Or email PDF to: jobs@semaponline.org

The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or ordinance.

Waltham Fields Community Farm (WFCF) seeks motivated crew members for our 2020 Field Crew! WFCF is a non-profit organization in its 25th year running a mixed vegetable farm & educational and food access programs just outside of Boston. We adhere strictly to organic methods to manage 15 acres of farmland. The Field Crew works to support our farming operations, helping to supply food to our 465-share CSA program, our Mobile Outreach Market, as well as distributions to our food access partners and Waltham Public Schools, as well as for various public events throughout the season. WFCF is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age or religion. The Work: The four person Field Crew works alongside farm staff in all aspects of vegetable production including greenhouse work, transplanting, harvest, cultivation, irrigation set up, and
other field tasks on our three separate sites of operation (two in Waltham, one in Weston). Field crew members work from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, with an unpaid one-hour break for lunch.
Qualifications: We seek individuals who are hardworking, enthusiastic, able to do fast-paced physical work on a team, and who love to be outside and get dirty. A sense of humor is a definite plus! Applicants should be able to sustain focus through repetitive tasks with an upbeat and positive attitude, be prepared to do strenuous physical work in all weather conditions and have a reliable form of transportation. Crew members will be trained on proper techniques and approaches to all tasks.  Previous experience is not required, but a robust work ethic and the ability to work as a team with strong communication and listening skills are important. An on- farm working interview is required.
Compensation: $14/hour plus produce from the farm. Staff receive a 20% discount at our farm store. Free admission to various farm events during non-working hours.
Hours/Dates: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (35 hours per week with a one hour unpaid lunch break). In the case of extreme weather, there may not be work available for all or part of the day. The position starts on May 18 th , 2020 and ends on October 9 th , 2020.  Must commit to the full 21
week period. To Apply: Please send a resume & brief letter of interest to Johanna Flies, Assistant Farm Manager at johanna@communityfarms.org

Moonrose Farm is seeking a full time farm hand for the 2020 season.
Moonrose Farm is chemical-free vegetable and flower farm with low tillage practices and a focus on growing healthy food for our community. We have locations in Cranston, RI and Rehoboth, MA.

We are looking for one hard-working, passionate person to work 4-5 days a week April – November, Wednesday – Saturday, an average of 32-40 hours per week. This includes 4 days on the farm and 1 day (Sunday) at the Hope & Main farmers market from June-October. We will most likely have less hours available in the beginning and end of the season.

On the Farm: Our farm hand will be helping with all aspects of our operation. Tasks will include greenhouse seeding, watering, weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, packing orders, tending to chickens, collecting and washing eggs, leading work-shares and volunteers, and various field work tasks. This person will often work with one of the farmers or a work-share volunteer, but also must be able to follow directions and work independently on tasks from start to finish. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are a must.

Farmers Market: The market is at Hope & Main in Warren, RI from mid June – end of October, exact dates TBD. Hours will be every Sunday, 6:30-3:30. The market runs from 9am-2pm.

Tasks will include helping to load the farm pickup truck with produce and supplies in Rehoboth for the market, driving to the market (roughly 5 miles/10-15 minutes), unloading and setting up tents, tables, and produce displays, interacting with customers and selling produce, accepting payments, talking about the farm and promoting events and happenings at the farm, breaking down after market, driving back to the farm in Rehoboth. This person will often work with one of the farmers or a work-share volunteer, but also must be able to follow directions and work independently on tasks from start to finish. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are a must. You will be representing our farm to the community, we would prefer someone with excellent customer service skills, the ability to answer questions about recipes and cooking tips, enough knowledge of our farm to explain our farming methods, and a positive attitude.

Reliability is extremely important. Must be committed to the full season. Please inform us of any planned vacations upon applying. If you have conflicts that affect setting a consistent schedule, this may not be the opportunity for you. Consider applying for a work share position instead.

We require that you are able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and participate in all field work tasks that can be physically demanding. We work in all types of weather and require our team to be adequately prepared with appropriate attire for rain/mud/extreme heat/snow. Work shifts will take place in both Cranston, RI and Rehoboth, MA and will vary week to week based on what needs to get done. You must have your own vehicle. We may ask you to take our wholesale restaurant deliveries to the East Bay or Providence areas on occasion.

At least 1 year of experience in customer service is recommended, a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and reliability goes a long way regardless of previous farming experience. You must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, experience driving a pickup truck is preferential but not required. Compensation for the farmers market shift will begin at $13 per hour. Compensation for the farm hand shifts will begin at $12 per hour plus a 25-week half share vegetable CSA. Moonrose is a safe space for all and we strongly encourage POC and LGBTQ+ folks to apply.

To apply, visit https://www.moonrosefarm.com/now-hiring and fill out an application. Please include a resume with your application.