This Page is Organized as Follows:

1) Sites which list internships/jobs on organic (and other) farms; 2) Sites which list general agriculture and related jobs; 3) Links to listings of international ag. jobs; 4) Beginningfarmers.org’s continually updated list of agriculture and food systems jobs (newest first)

1) If you are interested in organic (and other) farming internships/jobs here are some great resources:

- The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) has a great listing of Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships.

- World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) provides opportunities to work on farms worldwide.

- A Related resource is Organic Volunteers: http://www.organicvolunteers.com/

- HelpX is another good farmworker volunteer website: http://www.helpx.net/

- Idealist has info on all sorts of environmental jobs and volunteer opportunities: www.idealist.com

- The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project from Tufts University publishes a list of farm internships and jobs in Massachusetts at: http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/resources/employ.html

- One final place you might find opportunities for work on organic farms is at PlanOrganic: http://www.planorganic.com/organic-company-jobs.html

2) Websites with Listings of  Jobs in Agriculture

For information on seasonal jobs picking fruit and vegetables, check out PickingJobs.com.

A comprehensive list of sites which provide information on agricultural jobs is available at: http://cipm.ncsu.edu/agVL/sourceaction.cfm

Get Farmer Jobs allows you to browse for farm jobs by state: http://www.getfarmerjobs.com/job-seekers/job-search.php

AgCareers.Com is a good source for finding employment in a range of agricultural fields.

You can also look at http://www.nationjob.com/ag for jobs in agriculture and related fields.

Find agriculture jobs online at http://www.agriculture-jobs-online.com/

The Agri-Management Group has lots of farm related job listings at http://www.agri-man.com/

PickYourOwn.org has a great list of sites for finding agricultural work.

A good list of agriculture jobs can be found at http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-agriculture-jobs.html

The Elite Farmer Website has a List of Ag. Jobs

For a list of Urban Agriculture Jobs, check out http://www.cityfarmer.org/jobs.html

Information on government jobs in agriculture and other fields can be found at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ag.aspx

Another great resource for environmental, non-profit, and some farm and food system jobs is Idealist. Worth Checking out.

Agriculture jobs on CareerBuilder.com can be found at http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Industry/Agriculture/?cbsid=b0bb0a0b91dd465aa783bc1efe8fcddc-308269989-RE-4&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_agriculture_jobs&&cbRecursionCnt=1

The Ladders has a job search engine which will often locate ag. jobs at http://www.theladders.com/job-search|?keywords=Agriculture&location=&maxDistance=25

Check out American Society of Agronomy Career Resources;  Crop Science Society of America Career Resources; and Soil Science Society of America Career Resources

Another strategy is to look up the area you are looking for a job in on localharvest.org and contacting farms and buisnesses in the area to see if they are hiring.

3) Information on International Jobs in Agriculture

You can find out about USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service at http://www.fas.usda.gov/ADMIN/jobs/jobs.asp

Employment opportunities with the Consulting Group on International Agriculture Research is available at http://www.cgiar.org/employment.html

A good list of international ag. jobs can be found at http://www.bestsampleresume.com/find-international-agriculture-jobs.html

A listing of international ag. jobs can be found at http://www.agriseek.com/jobs/e/Employment/z/International/

Agriculture jobs overseas are listed at http://www.jobsabroad.com/listings.cfm/interntypeID/138

The Ladders has a search engine which may help you find international ag. jobs at http://www.theladders.com/job-search||International-Jobs|Agriculture?l=30

Learn for Good has a nice listing if international ag. jobs at http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/list/agriculture_and_agricultural/

BASF often has a number of international ag. jobs: http://basf.jobs2web.com/key/international-agriculture-jobs.html

Juju lists agricultural jobs overseas at http://www.job-search-engine.com/keyword/international-agriculture

4) Our list of jobs, internships, and apprenticeships presented with the most recent first:

Farm Manager Job in New York State

Posted 1/24/10

CORBIN HILL ROAD FARM
CARLISLE, NY 12031

FARM MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Farm Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation, and management of and farming activities at Corbin Hill Road Farm (CHRF).

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Farm Planning / Development

•    Participate in the overall short-term and long-term planning and development of CHRF and respective farming operations.
•    Develop a production and acquisition plan based the amount of produce required to provide shares for the current CSA membership.
•    Implement seasonal strategies for crop rotation, integrated pest management, soil amendment, cover cropping, tillage, propagation, transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting.
•    Develop and manage monitoring system for the short and long-term goals of the CHRF plan and specifically farm progress against current budget.
•    Ensure that all products are ready to meet delivery deadlines for CSA subscribers and other established and/or contracted markets.
•    Ensure that all farm planning and management of workers, activities, and practices comply with federal, state, and local government regulations.
•    Ensure that CHRF practices protect the agricultural environment along with the farm’s natural resources and biodiversity.
•    Establish, monitor, meet and exceed product quality control standards established for the farm (e.g. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Organic Handling Plan, and/or other standards).

Budgeting / Financial Management

•    Develop an annual farming budget linked to the CHRF management plan and in consultation with the Project Director.
•    Maintain spending within the approved budget.
•    Monitor farm progress against annual budget and provide monthly progress reports of revenues and expenses.

Farm Facilities / Equipment Management

•    Provide day-to-day management of all farm facilities and equipment, including maintenance, repair, and replacement schedules; (maintain equipment at the level required to accomplish CHRF goals).
•    Procure necessary equipment, tools, and supplies for on-farm operations within approved budget.

Staffing / Supervision

•    Recruit, hire, orient, train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate paid and volunteer workers.
•    Oversee independent contractors in the repair and maintenance of overall farm infrastructure and in the construction of new grounds and facilities.
•    Work with Project Director and accountant to assure that all labor regulations and payroll requirements are met.
•    Apply and maintain all health and safety standards required by law and the farm safety plan.

Recordkeeping / Reporting / Communications

•    Monitor and document all land use, irrigation, and produce yield/loses and report to Project Director.
•    Maintain production records, and create and maintain records for all crops, soil amendments, and field history as required for organic certification and for quality standards.
•    Work with CSA manager to ensure all delivery scheduling is kept current, consistent, and in compliance with CHRF goals.
•    Serve as principle farm representative; interact with general public, subscribers, media, and project director and investors.
•    Constantly communicate with Project Director, CSA Manager, and paid and volunteer staff.

Qualifications

•    Post-secondary degree (Associate’s; Bachelor’s preferred) in an appropriate discipline (e.g. plant science, horticulture, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, organic farming, greenhouse mgmt, etc.), AND a minimum of five years demonstrated experience managing a profitable, sustainable, organic vegetable farm with a significant CSA enrollment and/or other direct marketing activities; OR ten years experience managing a profitable, sustainable, organic vegetable farm with a significant CSA enrollment and/or other direct marketing activities.
•    Demonstrated supervisory experience of staff, volunteers, and interns and successful experience in recruiting, hiring, and motivating workers.
•    Demonstrated experience in budgeting and financial management.
•    Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining and variety of farm equipment appropriate for vegetable production.
•    Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
•    Competence in using computer technology as a management tool (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet, etc.).
•    Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences and collaborators.
•    Valid NYS State driver’s license or equivalent.
•    Creativity, energy, motivation, and positive enthusiasm.
•    Current New York State Private Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain.

Director of Advocacy & Public Policy at Austin, Texas Food Bank

Posted 1/19/10

Capital Area Food Bank of Texas seeks Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy
http://www.austinfoodbank.org/about-us/employment.html

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Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas has an opening for a full-time Senior Director of Advocacy & Public Policy. The primary objective of this position is to plan, develop and effectively implement an advocacy program to lead Central Texas to eliminate hunger through engagement in public policy development, to foster the growth of grassroots hunger awareness efforts throughout our service territory and provide a strong voice for those in need.

Qualifications:
• College degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Three to five years professional work experience in advocacy development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in computer applications, i.e. word processing and database management.
• Demonstrates good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently, and organize work, time, and self.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers.
• Ability to represent the Food Bank in a professional manner under a variety of conditions.
• Ability to provide effective training, supervision of others, and delegate responsibly.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume and cover letter to 512-282-6606 or email to employment@austinfoodbank.org. No phone calls please. EOE.

Production Manager, Towne’s Harvest Garden, Montana

Posted 1/18/10

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II (Production Manager) – Health & Human Development (Towne’s Harvest Garden)

Announcement Number: 10-078; Position Number: 1545

Starting Date: March 15, 2010 or upon successful completion of selection process

Starting Salary: $13.37 per hour, Eligible for benefits

Description: MSU is a comprehensive land grant university serving approximately 13,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. MSU is located in Bozeman, an extended community of about 40,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman is well served by four national airlines. Bozeman boasts high quality medical facilities, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, and a vibrant cultural and arts scene including a symphony orchestra, choir, and annual opera. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, small-town charm, pristine natural environment and abundant opportunities for year-round recreation combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most attractive university towns. Colorado College ranks the Gallatin Valley (home of Bozeman) as “the healthiest place to live in the Rocky Mountains.” Further, this same report gave the area top scores in “livability, vibrancy, and vitality.”

This position is associated with Towne’s Harvest Garden (THG), a collaborative project of the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Development in the College of Education, Health & Human Development. Towne’s Harvest Garden is a 3 acre vegetable farm which serves as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS) degree program. The garden project includes a Community Supported Agriculture Program, a growing partnership with the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, and outreach and sales at two community farmers’ markets and one campus farm stand. The Towne s Harvest Garden is a site for SFBS internships as well as service learning on campus, and community service.

For Job Description, Qualifications and Application Information, click ‘Read More’

Job Duties

Farm and garden production tasks such as: develop annual garden production plan; supervise the ordering of seeds and other supplies; coordinate greenhouse seeding and watering and production tasks; develop transplanting and harvesting schedule; supervise and conduct harvesting and post-harvest preparation/washing; manage soil fertility and pests; set up and maintain irrigation; construct and maintain deer fencing; maintain tools; plant cover crop for winter; coordinate end of season farm clean-up; coordinate care of chickens and coop maintenance; delegate production related tasks to production interns. Personnel Management tasks such as: supervise student interns and volunteers; schedule and coordinate intern farm activities; report regularly to THG advisor; collect, organize, and analyze data for THG annual report; follow MSU’s sanitation/safe food handling guidelines. Distribution tasks such as: oversee farmer’s market preparation and sales; oversee fulfilling Towne’s Harvest CSA and partnership obligations; manage Towne’s Harvest budget; be accountable for business transactions; participate in educational and public outreach events; act as a public liaison between Towne’s Harvest, MSU and the Bozeman Community.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

2.Successful experience in small farm vegetable production in Zone 4 or similar climate.

3. Successful experience managing or supervising personnel or interns.

4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, negotiate, and organize details.

5. Familiarity with Word, Excel, and data collection methods

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7. Ability to use agricultural tools and equipment.

8. Must possess current, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Montana driver s license, and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). (Please do not include a copy of your driver s license. The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of their current driver s license upon hire.)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and techniques for season extension.

2. Experience in leadership and teaching.

3. Experience in a Community Supported Agriculture program.

The successful candidate will also have the following abilities: provide leadership for a University Farm/CSA; exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative; work well independently; dependable, innovative, and creative; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, administrators, faculty, co-workers, and community members. Position duties require relatively strenuous activity and lifting up to 50 pounds in adverse weather conditions.

Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 2010, and continue until a suitable applicant is hired.

Application Procedure: To apply, please download the application materials by clicking here MSU Classified Employment Application.

The applicant MUST submit a MSU Application along with responses to the required and preferred qualifications. Electronic submissions in Word or PDF are highly preferred but hard copies will be accepted. An original signature on the MSU-Bozeman Application Cover Sheet is required via scanned PDF, fax, or hardcopy original to the address below. Submit materials to:

Alison Harmon

Montana State University

Health and Human Development

121 PE Complex

P.O. Box 173360

Bozeman, MT 59717

harmon@montana.edu

Phone: 406-994-6338

Fax: 406-994-6314

Director of Research at Rodale Organic Farming Institute in Pennsylvania

Posted 1/16/10

Job Description
Reports to: Executive Director

The Rodale Institute, founded by organic agriculture pioneer J.I. Rodale, is a non-profit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture research and outreach to farmers, policymakers, and the general public. The Institute is based on a 333-acre farm in Kutztown, PA. Research is centered on the Farming Systems Trial®, founded in 1981, an on going comparison of organic versus conventional farming. Additional on-site projects include weed and fertility management in standard till and no-till organic vegetable and grain crop production, integrated livestock systems, biocontrol of black cutworm, long-term mycorrhizal exclusion plots, and a constructed wetlands project. Additionally, an off-site organic agriculture research and development project in South Africa is planned to begin in 2010.

The Institute seeks a PhD-level scientist with ecological, soil-focused training to direct institutional research. The position is a scientific leadership role requiring dedication to scientific process, organizational and management duties necessary to run a comprehensive research department. This is a great opportunity for the research director to build and grow a research team, which currently includes three other researchers and several seasonal field technicians.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages research staff
• Provides leadership and vision for all research projects, including development of short- and long-term research plans, deliverables, work plans and timelines
• Ensures research projects fully adhere to the mission and strategic plan of the organization
• Executes research protocols so that the investigations generate timely, reliable, and valid data that will yield meaningful contributions to knowledge or technology suitable for publication of original full-length articles in refereed journals
• Identifies and applies for grants, including directing grant writing
• Judiciously manages fiscal resources for research activities
• Solicits and incorporates input and perspective from the broader agricultural and academic communities
• Initiates and maintains research project collaborations and strong professional relationships with researchers, farmers, industry, and policymakers
• Leads the dissemination of research knowledge to farmers and other stakeholders
• Fulfills public speaking engagements to accurately, clearly and professionally present research findings and hypotheses to scientific, farmer, policy, and general public audiences
• Analyzes, interprets, and clearly and accurately communicates (both in writing and speaking) all data collected from current research projects to a variety of audiences
• Publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts annually

Qualifications

• A PhD, including soil science and agroecology training
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record in grant writing and acquisition
• Prior experience managing research staff
• Experience managing research projects, including grant-funded projects, preferably in organic or sustainable agricultural practices with specific emphasis on long-term research projects (more than five years)
• Hands-on sustainable agricultural experience
• Experience in design and implementation of new research trials
• Experience with the use of advanced statistical software (R and/or SPSS)
• Working experience with and understanding of ArcGIS
• Extensive experience with and understanding of standard soil and crop analytical techniques
• Working knowledge and understanding of the National Organic Standards.
• Dedication to the mission of the Rodale Institute

To apply, visit http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/employment-director_of_research_application

Farm Manager at The Greening of Detroit Urban Agriculture and Organic Farming Education Project

Posted 1/15/10

Job: Farm Manager, The Greening of Detroit

Location: 1418 Michigan Ave., Detroit 48216

Application Deadline: February 28, 2010

Salary: $30,000 – 40,000 commensurate with experience plus benefits

Area of Focus: Urban Agriculture, Organic Farming Education, Environment

Organizational Description:

The Greening of Detroit’s mission is to “guide and inspire the growth of a ‘greener’ Detroit through planting and educational programs, environmental leadership, advocacy, and by building  community capacity.” One of the ways The Greening engages the community to achieve this mission is through urban gardening and agriculture projects. Since 2003, The Greening of Detroit in partnership with EarthWorks Urban Farm, Detroit Agriculture Network, and Michigan State University (Garden Resource Program Collaborative) has been at the forefront of an emerging movement to achieve a ‘greener’ city while transforming the food system in Detroit. Some of our accomplishments include providing farming resources and educational opportunities to over 8,000 urban gardeners of all ages each year in over 557 family, 263 community, and 55 school vegetable gardens in the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.

Together these gardens produce over 120 tons of fresh, nutritious food for predominantly low-income families, a portion of which is sold at six local farmers’ markets through the Grown In Detroit urban farmer cooperative. In addition to our work with the Garden Resource Program Collaborative, The Greening of Detroit has operated an urban farm and nutrition education program in Romanowski Park since 2005.

Position Summary:

The Greening of Detroit is seeking a full-time Farm Manger to manage production and operations at two urban farms in Detroit. The Romanowski Farm Park is 30 acre city-owned park where The Greening of Detroit operates a ¾ acre farm, teaching gardens, an orchard, and sugar bush. The Detroit Market Garden, our newest project, is a 2.5 acre production focused farm located in the heart of the Eastern Market District in Downtown Detroit, equip with three movable 30’x48’’ passive solar greenhouses and one transplant greenhouse. The Farm Manager is responsible for the  management, planning, and oversight of The Greening of Detroit’s farming operations at both sites from land preparation through quality harvest including all aspects of organic vegetable, herb, flower and fruit production. The Farm Manager reports to the Director of Urban Agriculture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day farm operations at both Romanowski Park and The Market Garden, including business and planting plans, pest control and weed management, field cultivation,  compost and seed production, and harvest. Responsible for passive solar greenhouse and transplant greenhouse operations including ordering, scheduling, seeding, fertilizing, watering, pest  management, and distribution. Supervise staff and volunteers working at both sites as well as oversee our Urban Agriculture Apprentices. Work with Urban Agriculture staff to plan and implement educational activities and tours for both youth and adults at both farms. Work with Urban Agriculture staff to coordinate harvest and sales at farmers’ markets, to restaurants, and at u-pick events.

Additional Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of farm management experience, preferably at an organic or chemical free farm.

• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers and working with diverse communities.

• Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a farm or garden setting.

• Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture, and a genuine appreciation of the urban environment.

• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in all MS office applications required.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, plant science, horticulture or a related field is preferred but not required.

How to Apply:

Please send email of your resume and cover letter to ashley@greeningofdetroit.com. Use the job title as the subject line. Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Visit our website at www.detroitagriculture.org.

Field Manager at New Morning Organic Farm in Pennsylvania

Posted 1/14/10

phone: 814-448-3904
email: jim@newmorningfarm.net

Environmental Working Group Hiring a Legislative Policy Analyst for Agriculture and Environment

Posted 1/13/10

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong backround in ag and environmental policy. They are especially interested in folks that have direct experience with the Farm Bill.

LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY ANALYST: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental research and advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC, Ames, IA, and Oakland CA, seeks a Legislative and Policy Analyst to support our efforts to reform U.S. agricultural and environmental policy. The Legislative and Policy Analyst will help implement an integrated approach that combines research, communications, and government affairs with a primary focus on implementation of the U.S. 2008 farm bill and advocacy for reform when the farm bill is reauthorized in 2012. The primary objectives are to: (1) reform crop and insurance subsidies to mitigate their effect on the environment and developing countries, (2) increase funding for and the effectiveness of USDA conservation programs, and (3) ensure energy provisions encourage truly sustainable biofuels and biomass energy alternatives.
Major Responsibilities
Devise and conduct research leading to newsworthy reports that shape the conversation among policymakers and the general public regarding U.S. agricultural and environmental policy.
Establish and maintain relationships with Congressional staff and political appointees of implementing and regulatory agencies to identify opportunities for EWG to influence legislative and administrative action.
Advocate and organize support for legislation and administrative initiatives that advance EWG’s objectives.
Represent EWG in coalitions and collaborations with other organizations that complement EWG’s objectives.
Qualifications
A strong commitment to advocacy to improve the environment, conserve natural resources, and protect human health is essential.
Experience influencing the development and implementation of federal legislative and administrative policy is essential.
Substantial familiarity with U.S. agricultural and environmental policy is essential¾a B.S. or advanced degree in the natural, agricultural, or social sciences related to the environmental implications of agricultural production a plus.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with EWG research, communications, and government affairs staff in a fast-paced organization with a prominent profile in agricultural and environmental policy.
Excellent communications skills, including experience with print, broadcast, and new media, and strong written and interpersonal skills.
Location
The position in located in EWG’s Washington DC office.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience and expertise.  EWG offers excellent health care and other benefits, including a match 403-B savings plan.

How to Apply Please email cover letter and resume to employment@ewg.org.

And if you haven’t checked out EWG’s AGMAG, please visit: http://www.ewg.org/agmag/
I highly recommend the review of 2009 top ten ag stories:
http://www.ewg.org/agmag/2009/12/2009s-top-ten-agclimate-stories/

Ag Innovations Network Administrative Assistant, California

Posted 1/12/01

Farm Manager at CSA Farm in Illinois

Posted 1/11/01

Harvest Market Manager, New York

Posted 1/11/01

Harvest Market in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY announces an exciting opportunity to oversee the operations of a start-up cooperative market in the beautiful Hudson Valley. We value sustainable agriculture, supporting regional farms, and fostering the health and well-being of the greater community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations of the Market, financial oversight, coordinating committee activities, developing and managing vendor relationships, communications with members and the public, management and supervision of working members, and development. His or her qualifications will include excellent communication and inter-personal skills, familiarity with regional agricultural systems, competence in MS Word, and Excel, and a sincere alignment with the values of our cooperative. A minimum of one year business or retail experience is required.

Harvest Market is the storefront business of the Cornwall Community Co-op, a unique start-up venture that has been in operation for a year. We are member-owned and staffed largely by volunteers.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to: info@cornwallfoodcoop.com. Deadline for applications is January 25, 2010

Farm Manager Position in New York State

Posted 1/5/10

FARM MANAGER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Corbin Hill Road Farm , LLC (CHRF or the “Farm”) is developing a 96+ acre farm located in the Town of Carlisle in Schoharie County, NY. The Farm is a joint venture between social investors and the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, a 501c3 in the South Bronx. The Farm has ambitious goals. It expects to grow and serve over 1,000 families in the South Bronx over the next 10 years. Initially the community residents will be members of a CSA and, after the farm is profitable, be offered the opportunity to become stockholders in the farm. The vision of this farm encompasses a more inclusive community that will cross the boundaries of location, race, and class while valuing the environment; works towards food security and food justice; and breaks through the barriers of food redlining. Moreover, a major goal of the venture will be to redefine the ongoing paradigm that views residents from low-income communities as clients and not as economic citizens.

They are currently interviewing a select group of individuals for the Farm Manager position. The Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day farming operation including responsibility for all production and the development and monitoring of the produce development budget. S/he also will develop and implement the planting schedule, be responsible for equipment operation and maintenance, harvesting schedules, and the packaging of CSA shares, will enforce health and safety requirements, and hire and manage staff. The Farm Manager is not responsible for organizing the CSA — this will be done at the distribution sites in the Bronx. We are seeking a Farm Manager who has a wide variety of agricultural operations reflecting a longstanding commitment to ecological sustainability, experience in expanding farm operations, planning and executing multiple projects on diversified farms, and managing the varied seasonal demands of farming. The Farm Manager will be expected to implement a plan to initially grow enough produce to serve 200+ families beginning in the spring of 2010, and expand ultimately to 1,100 families or more. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Compensation will be competitive and will include salary, benefits, and housing. The Farm Manager and his or her family occasionally share the house with the General Partner and occasional weekend guests who are investors in the venture. The newly renovated 1803 house has seven bedrooms, four baths, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, and family room, and can be divided for privacy. The Farm Manager would be encouraged to become a stockholder in this venture either based on equity they may wish to bring to the venture and through stock linked to performance.

To apply: Send resume to Dderryck@corbinhillfarm.com. Applications will be received until an acceptable candidate has been found. Upon receipt and review of your resume, we will send you a more detailed description of the farm and related goals.

Grants Coordinator at Angelic Organics Learning Center, Chicago

Posted 1/7/2010

Position: Grants Coordinator – Chicago Office

Supervisor: Director of Development and Communications

Salary: $24,000- $27,000 at full time (40 hours/week) plus benefits, depending on qualifications

Status: Application deadline: 1/15/2010

Start date: February 2010

Position Description

The Grants Coordinator provides support for Angelic Organics Learning Center’s resource development and communications departments, and works closely with the Director of Development and Communications and the Development Coordinator. The Grants Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week) position responsible for writing grant proposals and reports, and maintaining relationships with current corporate, foundation and government funders. We seek candidates with the ability to work in our Chicago office at 6400 S. Kimbark.

General Responsibilities

• • Assumes responsibility for the writing, processing, and submission of all grant reports for AOLC’s 20-30 open grants

• • Assists Director of Development and Communications with grant writing as needed and processes and submits all grant proposals

• • Coordinates all financial reporting and drawing down of grant funds, working closely with bookkeeper

• • Maintains grant records in eTapestry donor and contact database, including data entry, creating queries, and running reports

• • Assists Director of Development and Communications with identifying prospective new corporate and foundation funders

• • General clerical and administrative support for resource development and communications departments, including developing procedures and managing hard copy and computer files

• • Assists with writing content for AOLC E-newsletter, newsletter, and website, as needed

• • Assists with event planning, ticket sales, and staffing for fundraising events

• • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• • May have opportunity to be involved in garden, greenhouse, and/or beekeeping activities at the Chicago office

Required Qualifications

• • At least 2-3 years of grants/ development experience

• • Experience with data entry or database management required; experience specifically with eTapestry preferred.

• • Excellent writing skills

• • Windows and Internet literacy, with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to type at least 60 wpm

• • Excellent ability to prioritize assigned and ongoing tasks and manage time effectively

• • Highly organized

• • Excellent attention to detail

• • Ability to multi-task

• • Ability to work with remote co-workers and volunteers via phone and email

• • Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and promptly with volunteers, donors, and the general public verbally and in writing, including via email

• • Commitment to the Learning Center’s work to build local food systems

• • Interest in learning about our programs and about local food systems/sustainable agriculture

• • Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish, desired but not required

• • Familiarity with the Chicago philanthropic community and local funders desired

To Apply

Please familiarize yourself with our website at www.learngrowconnect.org. Then send your cover letter and resume to jobs@learngrowconnect.org. All documents should be sent in PDF format.

Two Farm to School Jobs with the Washington State Department of Agriculture

Posted 1/5/10

Farm to School – Two Employment Opportunities at WSDA
Apply before January 15

First Position
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Farm-to-School Project Coordinator
Commerce Specialist 2
Range 52 $3549 – $4653 per month
This position is preferred to be located in Seattle, Washington.

This position will coordinate and implement the farm-to-school projects funded by a 2009 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. The goal is to increase the market opportunities for Washington specialty crop (primarily fruit, vegetable and nut) producers by reducing barriers to institutional sales, especially to schools.

This is a three year, full-time project position. Location is preferred in Seattle. Travel is required with possible overnight stays. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Develop and conduct training sessions to educate growers about institutional markets; Develop and conduct farm-to-school workshops and adapt an online toolkit for school food service professionals; Develop resources and hold events to help farmers understand and prepare for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits; Plan, conduct and analyze surveys of farmers and processors to build an inventory of current capacity for post-harvest processing required to meet the school food service market; Develop and oversee contracts and supervise volunteers to complete some projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree and at least two years relevant experience in agricultural or food marketing.

Preferred Skills:
Food industry experience in marketing, distribution, institutional purchasing, and/or farm business planning; Survey research development, analysis and reporting; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Training and event planning and meeting facilitation; Ability to independently work on multiple projects within timelines.

HOW TO APPLY – DO NOT APPLY THROUGH CAREERS.WA.GOV

Send a letter of interest, an application ( http://www.dop.wa.gov/Pages/forms.aspx ) or resume, and answers to the questions below no later than January 15, 2010 to:

Linda Pentt, Human Resource Consultant
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560 or e-mail hr@agr.wa.gov or fax to (360) 902-1821

Packets by E-Mail is preferred

The State of Washington actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need assistance in the application process or who need this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-1979 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388.

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Second Position
Washington State Department of
Agriculture
Farm-to-School Program Specialist
Commerce Specialist 2
Range 52 $20.40 – $26.74 per hour
This position may be located anywhere in Washington dependent upon applicant’s qualifications and geographic location relative to need areas.

This position will be a part of the Farm-to-School Program team, and will work in partnership with the Small Farm & Direct Marketing Team and other partners to deliver programming to increase the purchases of Washington grown foods by Washington schools thereby improving student nutrition and benefiting local farmers. The position reports to the Farm-to-School Program Manager and collaborates with the Manager to provide technical assistance and develop and maintain online and publication resources to assist producers, schools and communities in developing farm-to-school projects.

This is a permanent part-time position. Location is flexible and may require work from a home office. This position will work an average of 20 hours per week. Travel is required with possible overnight stays.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Providing technical assistance to farms and food businesses to increase availability of Washington grown foods for schools; Providing consultation and facilitating farm-to-school project development in communities around Washington; Developing and maintaining tools and resources, including the program website, publications, existing projects information (maps, case studies, etc), and marketing materials; Assisting with development of publications on starting farm-to-school programs, including model policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree and at least two years relevant experience in agricultural or food marketing.

Preferred Skills:
Food industry experience in marketing ,distribution, institutional purchasing, and/or farm business planning; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Meeting facilitation; Ability to independently work on multiple projects within timelines; Website development; Spanish speaking would be useful

HOW TO APPLY – DO NOT APPLY THROUGH CAREERS.WA.GOV
Send a letter of interest, an application ( http://www.dop.wa.gov/Pages/forms.aspx ) or resume,
and answers to the questions below no later than January 15, 2010 to:

Linda Pentt, Human Resource Consultant
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560 or e-mail hr@agr.wa.gov or fax to (360) 902-1821

Packet by E-Mail is preferred

For more information about WSDA and its mission, visit the WSDA website at
www.agr.wa.gov

The State of Washington actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need assistance in the application process or who need this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-1979 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388.

Farm Based Education, Refugee Farmer, Marketing, and Office Jobs in Maine

Posted 1/5/10

Cultivating Community (CC), a nonprofit community based organization that uses agriculture as a community and leadership development tool, is hiring for several full time, part time, and seasonal positions.

CC is seeking a full time Refugee Farmer Specialist to coordinate the New American Sustainable Agriculture Project (NASAP) program enrollment and participation. CC is also seeking a part-time Office Assistant. Applications for both of these positions are due January 7^th.

Additionally, Cultivating Community is seeking three seasonal AmeriCorps volunteers. The Marketing Coordinator will work on the Fresh Start Farms marketing collective, including marketing vegetable crops to stores, restaurants, farmers’ markets, food bank/pantries, and the broader community. Two Agricultural Assistants will be involved in farm based education, event coordination, and hands on garden work.  These positions will work closely with the farm manager in all aspects of production at both urban and suburban farm sites.

Cultivating Community strives to achieve social and environmental justice and successful candidates will lead by example in both of these areas. For more information on the organization or any of these positions please visit their website at www.cultivatingcommunity.org.

Garden Project Manager to Oversee Urban Agriculture Project for Rochester Roots, New York

Posted 1/4/10

Start date: February 1, 2010

Position: Full time

Wages: $13.55 per hour/40 hours per week

Compensation: Paid vacation and holidays. Health insurance allowance.

Rochester Roots is a non-profit organization committed to the creation of urban school and community gardening based educational programs for youth and adults. These programs are based on the principals of providing equal access to high quality, safe, affordable, healthy food grown through earth friendly practices.

The Garden Project Manager is responsible for the planning, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and marketing of produce from several inner city school-community gardens and a greenhouse. The GPM coordinates and facilitates weekly hands-on garden-based workshops to 400 elementary school students in Pre-K through 6^th grade and facilitates a 6-week summer intern program. The GPM is assisted by community volunteers.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, responsible, and have experience in organic farming practices, using a BCS tiller and farm tools. A valid drivers license is required to operate a Rochester Roots farm truck.

Good communication skills and the ability and interest in working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and abilities are essential. Basic computer and good organizational skills are a must.

Job Description:

¨      Plan the farm calendar, planting schedule and crop rotation schedule

¨      Prepare each garden site for planting

¨      Develop and maintain gardens at inner-city schools – currently 1-1/2 acres

¨      Select seed, plant, and cultivate for market a variety of heirloom vegetables and herbs following recognized organic growing practices

¨      Maintain and oversee greenhouse production

¨      Oversee the harvesting, sale and distribution of garden produce

¨      Coordinate and facilitate produce and product sales at a seasonal Farmer’s Market

¨      Maintain all farming related equipment, tools, and supplies, including a farm truck

¨      Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and volunteers in all aspects of garden and greenhouse production

¨      Work with students, staff and volunteers to ensure that each site is effectively utilized and maintained throughout the year

¨      Recruit, organize, train and supervise garden and greenhouse volunteers and students

¨      Keep accurate records of all matters relating to the operation of the greenhouse and gardens

¨      Conduct and/or coordinate weekly in-school agricultural workshops and educational programs during the school year

¨      Coordinate with City, school, and agency employees, and volunteers to identify sites, make improvements and establish productive gardens

¨      Assist in the research and writing of grants

¨      Assist in the planning and implementation of special events, public activities, and fundraising

¨      Assist in the development and production of value-added products

¨      Performs duties within state and local parameters and abides by school guidelines whenever applicable

¨      Assist other staff with various projects and work related errands as needed

¨      Submits written bi-monthly report to the Director, and

¨      Reports to the Director

Please send cover letter, resume and two professional references to:

Rochester Roots, Inc., attn: Jan McDonald, 121 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14614 or e-mail to jan.roch.roots@frontiernet.net

Resume deadline: January 15, 2010

No phone calls, please.

For additional information about Rochester Roots visit our website: www.rochesterroots.org

Jobs at the Red Tomato, A Sustainable Food and Farming Organization in Massachusetts

Posted 1/4/10

“Red Tomato is a unique organization with one foot in the mission-driven non-profit world of sustainable agriculture, and one foot in the dynamic world of the marketplace. They coordinate a network of family-scale, ecological fruit and vegetable farmers, mostly in New England, and help to brand and market their produce to supermarkets, coops, distributors, and other buyers. They are a non-profit, based in Massachusetts, with a goal of changing the food system. They believe in market-based change, but also know that small, innovative development needs support before it can take hold and flourish.“

Trade Team Leader: The Trade Team Leader is responsible for managing the Red Tomato Trade Team as well as managing specific product lines and customer accounts. The Trade Team sells, markets and provides logistics for about $3 million+ annually in fruits and vegetables from a loose network of about 40 family farmers. The Trade Team Leader is a full-time position and reports to Red Tomato’s Founder and Trade Team Evangelist.

Last date to apply: February 28, 2009

Account/Product Manager: We’re seeking to expand the current Trade Team with an account/product manager to join us in our quest to help regional farms thrive and help consumers gain better access to healthy produce grown here in the northeast. Being a member of the Red Tomato Trade Team requires a broad set of skills and interests. The person hired will be both an account manager and a product manager and will also be asked to manage projects. As Account Manager, the new team member will manage new and existing accounts, grow sales in their accounts and be responsible for sales fulfillment for their accounts. As Product Manager, the new team members will manage product lines with growers and is responsible for pricing and gross margin of their assigned products.

Last date to apple: February 28, 2009

Director of Development: The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for: developing and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy; participating in annual budgeting and strategic planning processes; managing the department; supervising the Development Associate; and maintaining outstanding funder relations.  The work includes grant writing, cultivating individual and major donors, identifying and pursuing new funding sources, preparing evaluation reports for funders, and conducting annual fund appeals.  The DD leads and coordinates the staff and board in development activities.  The position is full time and reports to one of RT’s Co-Directors.

Position open until filled.

For full descriptions of these jobs, and to apply go to www.redtomato.org/jobs.php

Apprenticeship Opportunity at Live Earth Organic Farm, California

Posted 12/23/09

Interested in preparing yourself for a career in farming on the Central Coast?

Description:
Live Earth Farm established in 1996 is a 100 acre organic farm overlooking the Green Valley in the Santa Cruz area of California.  We offer a year round CSA with over 800 members during the regular season.  Our Environmental Education programs include 1-2 apprenticeships per year, from January through November.  Our apprentices work on all aspects of our farm, including animal care.  You will be exposed to all of the following areas of farm operation in the first year and be expected to gain expertise and take responsibility for at least one area if you stay on for second year.
•    Farm equipment and machinery use in the field,
o    First Year- general practical hands-on experience including: mowing and hauling,
o    Second Year- Specialized field experience including: disking, cultivation, and sewing;
•    Field production techniques including: large scale, garden scale and year round production;
•    Crop planning for four season production cycle including: fertility management, pest and disease control, planting techniques, perennial and orchard management, annual cropping systems;
•    Harvest and post harvest operations including: propagation, greenhouse management, storage, packing, and distribution;
•    Marketing including CSA, farmer’s markets and direct sales;
•    CSA and farm administration;
•    Animal care including: sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs; and
•    Sustainable Agriculture Education.

Qualifications:
Prior experience is required and a desire to participate in all activities on the farm is a must.  This is an opportunity for those intending to pursue farming as a career path.  It is a learning experience, we expect you to arrive with a good work ethic and a positive attitude.  Please be aware that farming is hard work and we require a full season commitment, with the potential for a multi year experience.  We offer you an eye into the life of a farmer, and a solid knowledge base to pursue such interests.

Duration:
We ask that you arrive on the farm in January.  This gives Farmer Tom an opportunity to work with you one on one before the busiest part of the season begins.  We ask that you stay through mid November so that you have a chance to participate in our full CSA season and to be honored at our end of harvest celebration.

Hours:
An average of  40-45 hours per week.

Compensation:
A private room and communal kitchen, a stipend of $400-$750/month commensurate with experience and responsibility, and all of the fruit vegetables, eggs, and goat’s milk you could want.

Application Procedure:
To apply please fill out our application on our website and send a cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Ridgeway
PO Box 3490, Freedom, CA 95076
LEFeducation@baymoon.com

Jessica Ridgeway

Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
Community Food Systems Education
www.LiveEarthFarm.net

Two Jobs at USDA National Organic Program

Posted 12/23/09

Job Openings at National Organic Program:  Last week, USDA’s National Organic Program posted job announcements for an Associate Deputy Administrator and a Standards Division Director.  Both listings are open until January 11, 2010.  For more information, click here.

The Poughkeepsie Farm Project (New York State) Seeks Farm Interns for 2010

Posted 12/22/09

Poughkeepsie Farm Project’s Farming for the City program provides interns with hands on experience growing food and providing education and outreach to the community, weekly trainings and field trips, and meaningful employment which makes a real difference in the community. Interns work with PFP staff and members to grow 10 acres of mixed vegetables, operate a CSA, run a farmers market, teach children and teenagers about food and farming, practice and promote seed saving, and lead outreach efforts to increase food access and awareness of food in the City of Poughkeepsie. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) program.

In 2010 they offer three full-season internships, either 7 or 8 month positions. There are opportunities to gain a wide range of knowledge and skills through weekly workshops and through exposure to a variety of activities at the PFP. At the same time, interns focus on learning management skills in their area of interest. Farm interns focus on learning skills necessary in managing a farm (such as tractor work, harvest management and CSA management). Compensation includes a weekly stipend, vegetables, and training.

They’re seeking dependable and good-natured interns with an active interest in farming as well as an interest in working towards a just and sustainable food system; good communication skills; the ability to take initiative and a desire to be a part of bringing about positive community change. Interested candidates are requested to apply by February 1, 2010; however, the positions will remain open until filled. For more information, or to receive an application, contact them at info@farmproject.org and visit their website at www.farmproject.org.

Job: Program Manager for Farmer Training Initiative at Angelic Organics, Illinois

Posted 12/12/09

Field Manager Position at Adaman Farm in Connecticut

Posted 12/09/09

ADAMAH FARM Field Manager

The Adamah Field Manager will manage vegetable production on the 5-acre Adamah farm, which grows for a 50-share CSA, for the dining hall at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, and for our value-added products business (pickles, sauerkraut and jam).  Main responsibilities include: crop planning, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, tractor & hand cultivating, harvesting, post-harvest handling & storage, and packing for CSA delivery. The Field Manager will train and supervise the Sadeh Apprentice; train, supervise and teach the Adamah Fellows while they are working in the field; and assist with the goats, chickens, and educational programs when necessary. This person must want to be part of a progressive, heart-centered, environmentally committed Jewish community. At least 2 years farm experience preferred.

Full job description attached.

Job start: February 1, 2010
Salary: $325/week for 44 weeks plus room & board and 75% of health care (staff pay 25%)

To apply: send cover letter, resume and 2 references to Shamu Sadeh, shamu@isabellafreedman.org.  Position open until filled.

Youth Farms Coordinator – Chicago Horticultural Society

Posted 12/05/09

CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR, GREEN YOUTH FARMS

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Community Gardening Department seeks an innovative team player to coordinate the operations of its two south side Chicago locations.

ABOUT GYF:
Since 2003, the Green Youth Farm has served as a youth development program for urban high schoolstudents in four sites in and around the City of Chicago.  This summer employment opportunityexposes youth to various issues around food systems and leadership through: using sustainable growing practices to raise a variety of food crops, selling produce to community residents and other local buyers, cooking with the food grown on the farm, and participating in public speaking opportunities.  Students participate in daily teambuilding activities led by program staff and the creation of a safe, positive, and supportive environment is of utmost importance.

WASHINGTON PARK GYF:
2010 will be the second season for the Washington Park/Dyett High School Green Youth Farm.  The site consists of 35 4′x16′ raised beds and 500 square foot ornamental planting area.  20 youth will be employed at the site, overseen by a staff of 4: Coordinator, Grower (6 month position), and two interns (3 month position).  Students work after school 4 hours/week May-June and September-October, and 20 hours/week for 9 weeks during summer vacation.

McCORKLE ACADEMY Jr. GYF:
This mini farm is entering its 4th year of production in a much more limited space (30′x30′, 15 raised beds).  During the school year, CBG opens and maintains the plantings for garden club and teacher use and closes the garden in the fall.  10 students participate in a six-week summer Jr. Green Youth Farm Mondays-Thursdays and plant, maintain and eat from the garden during this time.

DUTIES AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Washington Park Green Youth Farm:

McCorkle Academy:

General:

POSTION REQUIREMENTS:

DEPARTMENT:        Community Gardening

REPORTS TO:           Manager, Community Gardening

SUPERVISES:            Volunteers, interns, 2 six-month seasonals, 2 three-month interns 

COOPERATIVE 
RELATIONSHIPS:    Center for Teaching and Learning, Development, Horticultural Therapy, Horticulture and Grounds, Production, Construction and Maintenance, Collaborative Agencies, Subcontractors and Vendors.

For More information visit the website at http://www.chicago-botanic.org/greenyouthfarm/

Farm to School Consultant Position in Massachusetts

Posted 12/01/09

CONSULTANT
Massachusetts Farm to School Distribution Initiative

The Mass. Farm to School Project seeks a consultant to staff a USDA Specialty
Crops grant-funded initiative.  This “Distribution Initiative” will
coordinate the development and promotion of best practices for profitable farm
product sales, direct or indirect, to schools.

Brief Job Description:
Working closely with the Mass. Farm to School Project Manager, research sales
and distribution strategies for wholesale farms; assist with workshop
promotion, organization, and production; identify and communicate with
wholesale farmers, school food service directors, and distributors; provide
technical assistance to farmers wishing to profit from the “local”
designation in sales to distributors; provide technical assistance to school
food service or other institutional buyers in procuring locally grown foods.

Familiarity with Mass. agricultural producers, the food distribution industry,
and basic understanding of school food service requirements, pre-k through
college, is necessary.  This position requires excellent interpersonal,
communication, and business skills.  Must have experience with public speaking,
event facilitation, and be an accurate and articulate writer.  Consultant
should have knowledge of Mass. geography in order to determine what
farm-distributor-school connections are feasible.

The consultant will work at least two days per week in the office in Amherst,
MA, and must have a computer with wifi for use in the office, as well as a
vehicle for statewide travel and telephone for out-of-office use.  28 – 30
hours per week, negotiable, $25 – $28 per hour flat fee, depending on
experience, plus $.45 mileage reimbursement.  Please e-mail resume and cover
letter to MaFarmtoSchool@gmail.com.  Position to commence as soon as possible.

Program Manager for Indianapolis Food, Farm and Family Coalition

Posted 11/27/09

Position: Program Manager; Indianapolis Food, Farm and Family Coalition
(Grant Funded Position)*
Position Type: Full-Time, 2-Year appointment with possible extension
Salary: $30,000 – benefits negotiable

Description of Position:
(Pending Grant Award)

Indianapolis Food, Farm and Family Coalition (IFFFC) Mission:
Working to make Indianapolis a more food secure city through education, awareness, public programs, and connecting consumers to farmers. We envision a food secure Indianapolis in which all community residents obtain a safe, culturally appropriate, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance and social justice. Our members include volunteer representatives from government, consumer, business, farm, multicultural, anti-hunger advocacy, faith and community development groups who are working together to bridge the gap between producers and consumers.

Position Overview:
Oversee 2-year plan which will focus on assessment, outreach, and developing deeper collaborations with other organizations and individuals working on the issue of a sustainable and local food system. Generate and implement programs on educating and creating awareness within the community at large, including gaining support of the Indianapolis Food Charter.

Key Responsibilities: Year One:

• Continue the development of a “Farm Fresh Atlas” for Central Indiana, which will need to be updated once a year with new participants. This atlas will list the farms and food-related businesses that sell their goods directly to consumers in central Indiana. To be listed in the atlas, farms must demonstrate that they are family- or cooperatively-owned, sell products grown on their farm or produced by their business, and commit to sustainable farming practices. The atlas will also list central Indiana restaurants that serve locally-produced food and follow practices that protect natural resources and worker safety.

• Implementation of the Indianapolis Food Security Assessment in three chosen neighborhoods within Indianapolis.
• Advocate the Indianapolis Food Charter. The charter outlines common values and strategies for achieving a food secure Indianapolis in which all community residents obtain a safe, culturally appropriate, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance and social justice.

Key Responsibilities: Year Two:

• Work to expand and sustain the work of Year 1 by utilizing the Community Food Assessment results to initiate more farmers markets, open multiple community gardens, encourage local grocers to carry local, sustainably produced food, etc.

• Develop and market cooking, gardening and composting classes and develop intensive partnerships with area churches to help them plot community gardens and serve as delivery sites for farm-fresh food in low-income areas.

• Development of seasonal brochures on growing, harvesting, and cooking with the seasons, and printable resources for those interested in a sustainable food system.

• Implementation of the Food for Thought Festival. Fun, festive forum that will help Indiana residents explore many opportunities to eat more pleasurably, healthfully and sustainably. The event will feature cooking demonstrations by guest chefs, live music, speakers and workshops, and informational and interactive displays by local organizations and businesses supporting a sustainable agricultural and food system.

• Overall outreach and communication to the community, farmers, chefs, businesses, etc. Includes recruiting more volunteers as needed for projects.

• Project management and organization of volunteer committees.
• Attaining future funding through local, regional and national funding opportunities for implementation of future projects and positions.
• Represent and build IFFFC at events, conferences, and site visits

Core Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Self starter, able to take initiative and work independently

• A keen interest and curiosity with regards to issues of food security, sustainable agriculture, community organizing, movement-building, and social justice

• Community organizing skills

• Formal training and/or 2 years minimum experience in the hunger and/or food systems field, or related field
• Excellent networking skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to think creatively about innovative partnerships and community-based initiatives
• Event planning experience desirable
• Grant writing experience desirable
• Flexible attitude and good sense of humor a must

Send cover letter and resume to jgibson99@sbcglobal.net attention John Gibson.

Apprenticeships on Two Urban Farms in Philadelphia for 2010 Growing Season

Posted 11/25/09

Weavers Way Seeks Two Apprentices for 2010 Farming Season

Weavers Way is currently seeking two apprentices to work on our farming projects in Northwest Philadelphia. The farm sites consist of a two acre market farm, and a three acre CSA. The farms are run through Weavers Way Coop, a 3,600 member, community-owned market with locations in Mt Airy, West Oak Lane and Chestnut Hill. Apprentices will be expected to work 40-55 hours per week, depending on the time of the season, which runs March 29^th to mid-November. Each apprentice will focus their time at one of the two sites. We offer a $100 weekly stipend, produce from the farm, coop membership, and housing with a local family if needed. Both positions offer experience with small scale, diversified organic vegetable production and the opportunity to develop skills in greenhouse production, season extension, pest management, planting, weeding, harvesting, marketing, and volunteer management.

Mort Brooks Memorial Farm Apprenticeship

Located at the Awbury Arboretum, the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm is a diverse vegetable operation growing over 200 varieties of vegetables, as well as herbs, flowers and berries on 2 acres. Produce from the farm is marketed year round through two farmers markets, at the three coop stores and at several restaurants in Northwest Philadelphia.  The apprentice will work directly with the farm manager and will gain experience in growing and selling at farmers markets and in marketing to restaurants and wholesale locations. In addition to production, the farm also provides volunteer opportunities for members of the community. The apprentice will work with and manage coop members who come to volunteer on a daily basis. The site is also a host for the education programs of our affiliated non-profit, Weavers Way Community Programs.

Henry Got Crops! CSA Apprenticeship

“Henry Got Crops!” is co-managed by Weavers Way staff working closely with students and teachers from Saul High School of Agriculture.  The farm not only brings food to the community, but also serves as an educational opportunity for students at Saul. It is a 3 acre farm, located right on campus, and teachers and their classes come out on a regular basis to learn about and partake in small scale, organic vegetable growing. This is one of the first high school-based CSAs in the country. As the busiest time of year for farming coincides with the high school’s summer vacation, the farm hires students and provides summer work opportunities.  2009 was the first season and there were 55 shares.  For the 2010 season the CSA will expand to 80 shares.  Apprentices will work closely with the two farm managers and gain experience in running a CSA and working with high school students multiple times a week.

Both positions are great opportunities for hands on experience with urban farming, yet each offer different educational experiences. Visit www.weaversway.coop for more information on the farms and coop. Please send resume and cover letter to Weavers Way Farm, 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 or by e-mail to weaverswayfarm@gmail.com. We are accepting applications through January 19^th, 2010. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for. Interviews will be conducted in February. We will also be hiring for 2 summer internship positions, which offer a similar educational experience. These positions are for a shorter duration with no stipend, but still include vegetables and housing with a local family if needed. Check the Weavers Way website for updates.

Qualifications:

Some prior experience in gardening or agriculture preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a good sense of humor, strong work ethic and willingness to get dirty as well as an ability and desire to work with and supervise volunteers of all ages and abilities. You should be able to work under adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain) and be able to lift 50 lbs, preferably at the same time.

Operations Manager for School Gardens at Urban Sprouts, San Francisco

Posted 11/25/09

Position: Operations Manager, Part Time – 15 to 20 hours a week

Location: Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California

The Organization

By cultivating school gardens in San Francisco’s under-served neighborhoods, Urban Sprouts partners with youth and their families to build eco-literacy, equity, wellness, and community. Our gardens help students become more engaged in school and connect with food, the environment and each other.

Summary:

Urban Sprouts seeks an Operations Manger to assist the Executive Director in the areas of general administration, finance, and some development support. These responsibilities will be complemented by our fiscal sponsor’s accounting and administrative staff. For this reason, an advanced level of experience in bookkeeping is not necessary; a fast-learner with 3-5 years of experience in an administrative or financial role in a nonprofit organization is sought.

Responsibilities:
·       Administer staff expense reimbursement in accordance with program budgets
·       Maintain effective systems for documentation and filing of financial records
·       Track all income and expenses in QuickBooks. Reconcile with fiscal sponsor’s books on a monthly basis
·       Prepare quarterly reports for board and staff
·       Complete invoicing for local and state government contracts
·       Oversee budget for each program and school site
·       Work with Executive Director to develop annual budget
·       Manage fundraising and donations processes (processing donations, sending thank yous, pledge reminders and maintain Salesforce database)
·       Assist in planning of Fundraising events and other fundraising activities as needed
·       Other special projects as they arise
·       Manage general public inquires to Urban Sprouts via phone and email
Requirements:
·       At least 3-5 years experience in an administrative or financial role in a nonprofit organization
·       Bachelor’s degree
·       Knowledge of QuickBooks and Salesforce or similar accounting and contact management database
·       Interest in issues related to youth, urban gardening, local food, social justice, urban schools, and the environment
·       Strong oral and written communication skills
·       Strong computer skills, organizational and project management skills must be demonstrated
·       Strong skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence
·       Ability to work independently, flexible, detail-oriented, strives for excellence, creative thinker
This position involves coordination with staff and outside parties such as funders, and requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and learn quickly. A successful candidate will be highly detail oriented. We are a small non-profit, so the ability to be flexible and pick up occasional tasks outside of the core job description is important.

This is a part-time position working 15-20 hours per week, $47,000-52,000 FTE, depending on experience, and includes health and vacation/sick benefits.

To Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references, via email to Abby Jaramillo, Executive Director, at abby@urbansprouts.org. For more information, visit our website at www.urbansprouts.org

Farm Manager at the The Seed Farm’s Agricultural Incubator Program, Pennsylvania

Posted 11/21/09

The Seed Farm – An Agricultural Incubator Program for the Establishment of New Sustainable Farms and Farmers –Lehigh County, PA
Position Available: Farm Manager

The Seed Farm, a program of Lehigh County, provides land, training and infrastructure for new farmers, increasing farm start-up success and the vitality of farming in the Lehigh Valley.
The Seed Farm Manager will help mentor apprentices and new farmers, manage on farm demonstrations and educational activities, and coordinate maintenance of our 2 acre, organic market garden and surrounding fields.
For position details visit  theseedfarm.org.

Greenhouse Manager at CityScape Farms, San Francisco

Posted 11/13/09

Job Description:

Greenhouse Manager

Type: Full-­time

Salary: Yearly (depends  on  experience)

Location: San Francisco,  CA

Cityscape Farms grows fresh produce in greenhouses throughout the urban landscape to create sustainable local food economies and combat global warming. We are working on developing a network of hydroponic greenhouse farms serving the Bay Area. These farms will be located in underutilized parts of the urban landscape, specifically rooftops and vacant lots.

We are seeking an innovative, strong leader to manage day-­to-­day operations and help expand greenhouse business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys hands-­on growing activities with expertise in all aspects of crop production including purchasing supplies, propagation, potting, fertilizing, watering, pest and disease management practices, and maintaining environmental controls. Other duties consist of business development & marketing, hiring and managing grower staff, providing customer service, implementing inventory control, and ensuring the upkeep of equipment and facilities.

A flexible work schedule to include some weekends is required. Position also requires extensive knowledge of hydroponic plant production (vine and leaf crops) and personnel management skills with proven ability to be self-­motivated. Experience with organics and USDA certification a plus (we seek to become a certified organic hydroponic grower).

Requirements:

-­A bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field

-­At least five years of experience as a nursery/greenhouse worker

-­Expertise with hydroponics/aquaponics including drip, ebb-­and-­flow, and NFT systems, as well as HID lighting configurations

Send resume and cover letter to HR@cityscapefarms.com

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Launches Organic Internship and Education Program – Interns Wanted

Posted 10/26/09

*UT Launches Farm Internship Program*

UT’s Organic and Sustainable Crop Production Program will be offering paid internships for the creation and implementation of a market garden program. In this program, interns will gain skills in business planning and management, vegetable and small fruit planning and production, and direct marketing by selling what they produce at a community market on campus. The production component of the internship program will be 9-months long (March through November) with a 16-hour farm/market commitment per week. We are having informational meetings on Monday, October 26 2PM -3PM and Wednesday, October 28, 1PM-2PM in room 223 of the Plant Biotechnology Building on the Ag Campus. For more information, please contact mroger30@utk.edu <mailto:mroger30@utk.edu> or visit http://organics.tennessee.edu/

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However, we are looking for current UT students because the internship is linked with an agriculture marketing course.
Thanks!

Mary Rogers
Organic Crops Research Associate
Dept. of Plant Sciences
University of Tennessee
2431 Joe Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-0710
http://organics.tennessee.edu/

Production Manager, California Organic Farm

Posted 10/25/09

Production Manager Wanted For Nevada City, CA Farm

Riverhill Farm in Nevada City, California is seeking a full time, year-round Production Manager for its 7+ acre organic farm. The farm is located just three miles from Nevada City in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the Yuba River. The position will start in February, 2010.

Riverhill Farm is owned and managed by Alan Haight and Jo McProud. The farm offers a 20+ week summer vegetable CSA of 160 or more shares, and will offer winter CSA shares in 2010. Riverhill works collaboratively with other regional farmers and ranchers to provide a fruit share, a grain share and meat shares as part of its CSA offering.

In addition, Riverhill markets its products through local Farmers’ Markets and to restaurants. As a community-based farm, all of Riverhill’s produce is sold within ten miles of the farm, most of it at the farm itself through the CSA. For further description of the farm, please see Riverhill’s Website: http://www.riverhillfarm.com/.

The applicant must be detail-oriented, hard working, energetic and enjoy working collaboratively with the farm owners and with interns. Additionally, the preferred candidate should have three years of previous organic farm experience, preferably on a CSA farm, with increasing responsibility for crop planning and production.

The Production Manager will be responsible for working with the farmers to ensure the timely planting of crops for all markets. Additionally, the production manager will work closely with the farm’s interns to facilitate their learning of the practical skills of farming.

Job Description and Duties
Working with the farmers, the Production Manager will:

• Develop and finalize a yearly crop plan including transplant seeding, field seeding and transplanting schedules.
• Oversee and execute transplant production, planting, field and soil management, greenhouse production, irrigation, weed, pest, and disease management, maintenance of field borders and hedgerows, crop harvest, post harvest handling, crop rotation and cover crops.
• Participate in weekly production planning meetings with farmers and interns.
• Assist with training and supervision of interns and work side by side with interns to lead them in farm work helping them focus on speed, efficiency, understanding and appropriate use of tools.
• Maintain Riverhill’s standards of production to ensure the highest quality produce for its subscribers and other customers.
• Assist with Farmers’ Market set-up, sales and take-down.
• Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape as appropriate for a farm with frequent visitors.
• Oversee the production aspects of the CSA program, including harvest days to ensure timely harvest of produce and appropriate post-harvest handling.
• Work to enhance and expand market opportunities for the farm as appropriate.
• Direct volunteers on farm.

Preferred applicant should:

• Have organic farming experience at both field production scale as well as hand/garden scale and experience with appropriate tools.
• Commitment to and enjoyment working with interns.
• Work well in a collaborative and team environment.
• Have excellent communications skills.
• Have 3 years of organic farming experience with progressively more management experience. 
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Housing is available at the farm and the production manager will have access to the produce of the farm for personal consumption.

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest by email: alan@riverhillfarm.com. You may also call Alan at (530) 263-1886 if you have questions.

Internships at Tune Organic Farm in Alabama

Posted 10/18/09

First — pictures of the farm. Below are ones by my friend Jimmy Wells. Jimmy counts birds for the Audubon society so there are a bunch of pictures of the wetland and more on his flickr site. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oarman/sets/72157600184811386/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oarman/sets/72157600031686574/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oarman/sets/72157594186976571/

And here goes…

The farm is 250 certified organic acres. It is bottomland and there is a beaver created wetland of 18 plus acres. a creek runs through the back of the property. The garden area is 6 plus acres, but there is more space to utilize. Currently I grow on only 1/2 to one acre at any given time. 70 acres is hay land and is enrolled in the new EQIP program for certified organic acres.
There are lots of bottomland hardwood forested acres as well. I have 5 fig trees and am planting clover this fall in preparation of putting in a 1/2 acre mixed fruit orchard.  

I have taught myself to farm over the last six years, but I have great gaps in planning and organization that are holding the farm back. There is an incredible opportunity here. We sold at a growing market in Madison County this year. I originally started farming with a CSA. I could easily have gathered enough people for a 100 member CSA within a year or two if I had the man or woman power, but, as I was farming solo, I found that the deliveries cut too deeply into the field time. I scaled back to learn to farm. Now I am beginning to ramp up production in all areas. Greenhouse, field, and ancillary projects.

Here are future ancillary dream projects for the farm.

1. Elevated observation/sleeping tower and 20 foot walkway into the a wetland for local groups to stay and observe and study. This would also be a farmstay rental in the agriturismo tradition when not used for outreach projects.

2. Alabama, while improving its organic farming profile, is still woefully underrepresented in organic farming. We would like to develop a program through the highs schools and nearby two year colleges to provide hands-on experience in organic production as part of their agriculture programs.

3. We’ve got plenty of crayfish at the wetland and I would love to have a crayfish catch and boil and on the knoll overlooking the wetland. Just a little dream I have for giving us some publicity, and raising the farm’s profile and have fun while doing it. I’m a vegetarian but no one else much around here is. I’m happy to accommodate them once a year and I’ve always wanted to do a party at the farm anyway.

We are at the beginning of this plan for our future. I know my farm quite well, but I want to learn to become a much better farmer and manager. For the intern/s there would be the opportunity, not just for practice of skills, but the ability to teach those skills and, hopefully help design the future farm.

Contact Diane at Tune Farm <tunefarm@earthlink.net>

Apprenticeships at Organic Farm in Sacramento, CA

Posted 10/18/09

Farm Apprenticeship Opportunities
Soil Born Farms

Sacramento, CA

Phone: (916) 363-9687

email: shagan@soilborn.org

Overview: The goal of the apprenticeship program at Soil Born Farms is to provide a training ground for aspiring farmers by teaching the basic concepts and practical applications of organic food production, and to use the garden medium as a platform to show how alternative food systems tie into the larger social issues of food security, social justice, and public health. Apprentices are exposed to all aspects of food production, through a combination of hands on learning and structured classes. Although most time is spent working on the farm, apprentices also work with the surrounding community, participating in our education and food access projects.

Work Schedule and Living:

Work schedule – approximately 50 hours a week over 5 days. March 15th – November 1st

Room – large tents and common kitchen/living space in house

Board – Food from the farm and staple dry goods are provided

Stipend – $300.00 a month

More info and application forms available online at: www.soilborn.org/apprenticeship.html

Farm Manager Job, Organic Farm in Mendocino Co., CA

Posted 10/18/09

Oz Farm, located outside Point Arena, CA, is looking for a farm manager to begin work in early 2010. Certified organic since 1991, Oz has nine acres under cultivation, including an heirloom espaliered apple orchard, plus an additional 11 acres certified organic. The 270-acre property straddles the Garcia River, and is located three miles from the ocean, about three hours north of San Francisco. Oz Farm also hosts seasonal retreat groups and occasional weddings.

They are looking for someone (or a couple) with significant farming experience who can takemanagement responsibility for the farm operation and significantly expand our CSA as well as restaurant, retail and wholesale accounts to a year-round operation with additional clients. The farm manager must work closely with Oz Farm’s owners, who are particularly interested in year-round farming.

Farm Manager responsibilities include: developing and following an annual work plan, budgeting time and costs, recruiting, training and managing seasonal interns, marketing and the management of our CSA and other accounts, maintaining organic certification, soil enhancement,crop production planning, procuring, planting, irrigating, harvesting and sales. In addition, the farm manager is expected to direct special projects, including fencing, carpentry, irrigation and other capital improvements.

The position is a full-time one-year contract with the prospect of a long-term relationship. Off-the-grid photovoltaic housing heated with wood stoves is provided as well as farm produce.

Oz Farm’s current farm manager, who has held this position for the past nine years, will be moving onto his own land next door and will be available for guidance. Point Arena is a small but vibrant coastal community. Several former OZ Farm staff have settled in the community.

Pay commensurate with experience. Cash incentives will also be offered for expanding farm production.

For more information: See http://www.oz-farm.com. Please direct questions to John Hooper (co-owner) at 415-626-8880 or hooparb@aol.com

Front-of-House Manager Job at Farm 255 in Athens, GA

Posted 10/18/09

Farm 255 is seeking to hire and invest in an experienced individual for its
Front-of-House management team.

We are a unique and pioneering farm-to-table establishment with an operating
model that is individual in its approach as well as its origin. Directly
connected to Full Moon Farms, our own biodynamic production farm located 4
miles from our restaurant in Athens, Georgia, we steward 100 acres of historic
farmland in organic vegetable row crops, forest-raised pigs and pasture-raised
chickens and cows, and in addition operate a 100-member Community Supported
Agriculture program. Our establishment is a mainstay of the cultural life of
Athens, as we are not only a 140-seat restaurant, but also a full bar and live
music venue. We are intimately connected to the pulse of the town, and strive
to act not only as an educational eatery, but also as a vibrant community hub.

We seek qualified candidates with at least 3 years experience in Front-of-House
operations. Possible candidates must be passionate for food and the industry,
and have well-versed experience in all aspects of service, staff management,
and general restaurant operations. Candidates should be ready to explore the
challenges and successes of operating a restaurant with a particular code of
ethics while still maintaining the uncompromising details necessary to provide
a superlative dining experience. Prior experience with the farm-to-table
concept and operations is helpful although not required, but a commitment to
learning about them is. Candidates should thrive in a collaborative/team
environment, be extremely hard working, self-motivated, and highly detail
oriented. Opportunity for growth, both within and outside of our current single
unit, is very strong. Compensation, schedule, and exact role will be determined
by candidate’s experience, skill set, and personal goals.

Letter and resume can be sent to olivia@farm255.com.
www.farm255.com

Job at Slow Food USA: Special Assistant to the President, Brooklyn

Posted 10/18/09

Slow food USA is current hiring for a Special Assistant to the President in our Brooklyn, NY based office. Instructions and details follow. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION 
Slow Food USA is a non-profit organization working to create a just and sustainable food system. Slow Food USA has 210 chapters, with more than 70,000 members and supporters in the United States, and is part of a larger 130-country international network. The organization creates youth programs to bring the values of eating local, sustainable and just food to schools and campuses, revitalizes and renews disappearing foods and food traditions, and advocates for a national food policy in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet. The Slow Food USA office is located in Brooklyn, NY. Slow Food USA is a part of the international Slow Food movement, which includes members in 130 countries. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Special Assistant to drive the internal and external activities of the President of Slow Food USA. Slow Food USA is in the midst of our Child Nutrition Act Campaign, having successfully produced a national day of action with 300 events in all 50 states on Labor Day, 2009. The president drives change within the organization and the movement using our networks, requiring deep engagement with all levels of the organization. The Special Assistant to the President will maintain and, where appropriate, design systems to support rapid change and agility in these exciting times. In this capacity the Special Assistant to the President will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will work closely with other director-level positions, the program staff, and the Board of Directors. 

The Special Assistant will: 

a.. Manage overall executive programs: 
a.. Hire and manage 1 – 3 interns for the Office of the President 
b.. Ensure effective communication from the staff and partners to the president 
c.. Support communication to legislators and legislative offices around policy 
d.. Prepare regular briefings on internal and external affairs, including all relevant current events 
e.. Proactively manages the president’s time with an eye towards organizational objectives 
f.. Ensures that the staff and board are adequately informed regarding the president’s activities and priorities 
g.. Ensures that the staff is able to get what they need from the president 
h.. Manages as much of the president’s workload as possible to maximize impact of his limited time
b.. Manage and support the president’s work life, communications and schedule: 
a.. Receive, evaluate and make recommendations regarding all inquiries and requests for the president’s time 
b.. Manage the president’s schedule including interviews, meetings, conference calls and business travel 
c.. Prepare travel itineraries and logistics for work trips 
d.. Communicate the president’s schedule and commitments to staff and board of directors 
e.. Prepare correspondence for mail, email and phone inquiries 
f.. Facilitate communication with the Slow Food USA Board, Slow Food International offices (in Italy), and as needed with other contacts, including program collaborators and funders 
g.. Facilitate communication between the president and staff 
h.. Manage budgets, receipts, and expenditures for the Office of the President 
i.. As needed, create job description for and hire intern(s) to support you in your role 
c.. Special Projects: 
a.. Assist with any programmatic, development, communications, professional development or strategic planning work as needed. 

Job Requirements and Skills

a.. Minimum 2 years supporting at the executive level 
b.. Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings 
c.. Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Entourage 
d.. Experience working in food movement and/or social justice communities 
e.. Strategic planner, capable of creating and implementing new strategies, identifying opportunities, and finding solutions independently in an environment without extensive systems and personnel support 
f.. Excellent organizational and managerial skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously 
g.. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to master complex issues and convey information clearly 
h.. Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills 
i.. Experience scheduling travel arrangements for management 
Title: Special Assistant to the President
Classification: Full-Time Exempt Employee 
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits 
Location: Brooklyn, NY 
Reports to: President of Slow Food USA

This is an opportunity to support and learn from Slow Food USA, and to be part of building a movement to catalyze and equip society to develop a good, clean and fair food system. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Slow Food USA strives to reflect the diverse community that works toward and cares about a healthy food system. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position must be filled by January 2010. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Please submit a resumé and letter of interest to: 
jobs@slowfoodusa. org
No phone calls please.

Full Circle Organic Farm Looking for Farm Crew Members

Posted 10/13/09

Full Circle Farm -  Farm Crew (3 year-round positions, 2 summer positions)
Silicon Valley Health Corps

Full Circle Farm’s crew members will be responsible for planting, harvesting, farmstand, CSA, and more – it is a great chance to get a yearlong experience in sustainable agriculture while getting paid.

These positions are ideal for hard-working, outdoor-loving candidates who would like to dedicate a cycle of seasons or a summer learning about the practices and principles of sustainable agriculture.  The position involves working alongside Full Circle Farm staff and volunteers in the field to produce mixed vegetables and fruit for a diverse set of marketing avenues-an on-site Farm Stand, CSA, the Santa Clara Unified School District and local restaurants.

Primary duties include soil/bed preparation, propagation, direct sowing and transplanting of crops, irrigation, weed control, integrated pest management, harvesting and other field related activities.  The SVHC staff will also assist with produce marketing and delivery, CSA coordination and Farmer’s Market sales.

Some experience involving organic vegetable and fruit production strongly preferred.  Applicants MUST be prepared for the demanding nature of farm work including: physical labor for prolonged periods of time, working in a variety of (hot/cold/wet) weather conditions and regular lifting of 50+ pounds.

3 Full Time, Year-Round Positions from October 2009- October 2010

To apply, please first send an introductory email with “Full Circle Farm, Farm Crew Positions” to  both:

Katie Plante Smith
Silicon Valley HealthCorps Supervisor
svhealthcorps@healthtrust.org

AND Meghan Cole, Full Circle Farm Manager: meghan@fullcirclesunnyvale.org

Farm Marketing Coordinator, North Carolina

Posted 10/12/09

A full-time coordinator is needed to provide marketing and production support to independent NC farmers raising animals on pasture and selling to local retail and restaurant markets in affiliation with NC Choices (www.ncchoices.com), a project of The Center for Environmental Farming System (www.cefs.ncsu.edu).  See attached job description.

Applicants should apply on-line on the NCSU jobs website: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1255102362583

Position is listed through the Horticultural Science Department, position number: 101348

For more information, email:  Jennifer Curtis, Project Director, NC Choices: jennifer@ncchoices.com

Two Jobs at The Food Project: Growers Assistant/Youth Supervisor

Posted 10/8/09

The Food Project has two job openings for the 2010 growing season: Grower’s Assistant and Grower’s Assistant/Youth Supervisor.  Full descriptions of both these positions, including information about how to apply, can be found on their website at: http://thefoodproject.org/work-here

About The Food Project:

“Our mission is to grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. We produce healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs and provide youth leadership opportunities.   Most importantly, we strive to inspire and support others to create change in their own communities.

Since 1991, The Food Project has built a national model of engaging young people in personal and social change through sustainable agriculture. Each year, we work with over 140 teens and thousands of volunteers to farm on 31 acres in rural Lincoln, MA, 9 acres in Beverly and Ipswich, 2 1/2 acres in Boston and 1 acre in Lynn.   We consider our hallmark to be our focus on identifying and transforming a new generation of leaders by placing teens in unusually responsible roles, with deeply meaningful work.

Each season, we grow nearly a quarter-million pounds of food without chemical pesticides, donating half to local shelters.   We sell the remainder of our produce through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) crop “shares” and farmers’ markets.  We market our own Farm-Fresh Salsa and other value added products.  Locally, we educate urban gardeners about lead-contaminated soil and promote raised bed gardening by residents and organizations in Boston and Lynn.

Nearly half of The Food Project’s work is as a resource center for organizations and individuals worldwide.   We provide unique capacity building for organizations and educators who learn from The Food Project’s expertise through materials, youth training and professional development opportunities.  Even projects completely unrelated to farming can draw on our methods for building inspired, diverse and productive youth communities. Read more about our Vision & Philosophy.

The Food Project has been the subject of a number of research papers, some of which we’ve been able to make available online. We have also made and been the subject of a number of videos.”

Experienced Organic Farm Manager, New York

Posted 9/30/09

Seeking Experienced Organic Farmer for Community in Columbia County, New York.

The Abode of the Message is seeking a couple or single farmer starting in the 2010 season interested in community living. We are a dynamic, nonprofit retreat/conference center with a residential community located on 300+ acres cradled in the Taconic-Berkshire Mountains of Upstate New York at the former Mt. Lebanon Shaker community.

Must have experience in sustainable agriculture and soil enrichment for vegetable production on 5-acres organically farmed for 30 years. Goal is to supply produce for the community and conference center. Potential to restart our CSA. Must be able to supervise interns and work exchange. Salary and housing negotiable.

Contact:

Kareema Valerie Manenti or Liz McIlvaine

The Abode of the Message

5 Abode Road

New Lebanon, NY 12125

Email: theabodefarm@gmail.com

Paid Internship at CA FarmLink in Santa Cruz

Posted 9/30/09

Paid Internship at CA FarmLink in Santa Cruz

California FarmLink is a non-profit organization looking for a half-time paid intern to assist in linking farmers and landowners, facilitating innovative farm transfers, and providing business development servicesto farmers. This will be a three-month position, approximately October to December, 2009. The work will be based in FarmLink’s Central Coast office in Santa Cruz. FarmLink offers the opportunity to help create a sustainable future for farmers and ranchers in rural California. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* assisting in outreach to farmers and landowners; client intake; writing short descriptions of aspiring farmers and land opportunities; updating database

* distributing FarmLink’s list of land opportunities to land seekers

* organizing and participating in farm tours

* assisting with upcoming workshops on farm financing, business planning and land tenure; developing workshop materials

* promoting and publicizing workshops, farm business services, equity building programs and linking program

Qualifications:
Interest in, and commitment to, the future of California agriculture;
Ability to complete self-directed projects with minimal day-to-day supervision;
Excellent communication  and writing skills;
Ability to prepare professional letters, newsletter articles, and reports;
Basic computer skills including word processing, database management, e-mail, and spreadsheet programs;
A valid California driver’s license, ability to travel locally and work out of the area occasionally (about once a month) for workshops, conferences and trainings.

Compensation and Terms:
California FarmLink will offer a rate of pay of $10 per hour. The position is non-exempt and not eligible for benefits. California FarmLink maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to Reggie Knox, reggie@californiafarmink.org

For more information visit our website, www.californiafarmlink.org or call the FarmLink Central Coast office at 831-425-0303. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please apply at www.ircjobs.org

You can find a list of many other jobs, fellowships, and internships on this page as well.

S’CoolPreston Hollow Land Collective Looking for Partners, Farmers, Artists, Teachers

Posted 9/23/09

• The Land: Situated on a beautiful 110-acre south-facing slope 30 miles south of Albany, Preston Hollow is a quiet town ripe for an agricultural rennaissance. Currently, we have one house, a few barns and an old production apple orchard with mint, oregano and raspberries growing wild underneath. The property is bordered by a creek and there is access to 2 additional natural water sources (a spring and a well). There are 4-5 large fields that have most likely been terra-formed by loggers  and the wooded area is still young (and in need of some tender love and care as well). The house is situated in the center of the town of Preston Hollow (pop: 700) and goes back over a mile up the mountain. For pictures of the location, send an email to the address below.
• The Organization: We have signed a long-term lease with the landowner with the rights to develop this land as a permaculture site. In lieu of this, we are looking to build our network of permaculture enthusiasts who can invest their time/energy/resources into a cooperative means of subsistence over the course of the next few years.

• Co-op members can be invested in this project in a variety of ways. The co-op will offer 110% support for individuals with ambitious plans for their craft or farm-based product by way of help with fund-raising, marketing and general labor.
• A FULL TIME presence on the land would require the member to pay a fee for accomodations in the main house or rent a room from someone in the town. This would best suit someone who would like to have a share in the year-round, more labor-intensive operations of the collective such as raising animals for eggs, milk or re-sale; aquaponics; trail-building; annual agriculture (standard farm crops); value-added farm products; etc. This would require a genuine commitment to communal living and pooling resources.
• A PART-TIME presence on the land would be appropriate for anybody proposing a project or activity that requires less time time to maintain. For example, Brooklyn artists could use some of the barns as a studio space (and possibly a show-room), which would bring diversity, creativity and new skills into the community, and/or a member could keep beehives on the property and come to collect the honey/check on the hives once a month. Other examples of part-time endeavors include refurbishing and redesign of existing apple orchard, natural building workshops, canning, fermenting, wildcrafting (plenty of golden rod!), growing medicinal plants and mushrooms in the forest, or taking groups out on healing retreats.
• A PER DIEM membership would be open to those who wanted to host events or just camp and help out once in a while.

• The overall vision for the organization is to stack as many mutually beneficial functions (social and physical) as possible on one piece of land that could draw small amounts of revenue to the individual invested in them, but add to the abundance of the greater community.
• We aim to build community, food security and experiment with a truly sustainable economic model.
• Our membership is ultra-progressive, so we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual preference and/or economic background.
• We ultimately seek to be of service to the land and the people living around it.

• Contact Mihail Kossev at mihail.kossev@gmail.com / 732-492-6001

Garden Intern: The Edible Schoolyard, Berkley, CA

Posted 9/21/09

Garden Intern Wanted at the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, Ca.

About the Edible Schoolyard

The Edible Schoolyard (ESY) is a hands-on educational program at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, CA, where students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade tend a school garden, plant and harvest vegetables, and prepare and eat seasonal dishes in a kitchen classroom. ESY is not an elective; all students in the school attend classes in the kitchen and garden with their humanities, math, and science teachers. Since 1995, over 3,000 students have graduated from King School and the ESY program.

ESY is a program of the Chez Panisse Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Alice Waters in 1995. The Foundation develops and supports programs in public schools that use food to educate, nurture, and empower youth.

The ESY Garden Internship Overview

The garden intern will spend ten weeks in the Edible Schoolyard garden refining his/her garden management skills. The ESY garden staff will mentor and train the garden intern to work independently, as well as together, with ESY staff and volunteer crews.

This garden internship is not a teaching position. We are seeking an energetic individual with at least one year of gardening experience and a strong desire to learn more.

Essential Job Duties

• Share in the responsibility of caring for the garden with ESY staff
• Assist with vegetable crop production, fruit tree care, and ornamental landscaping
• Assist with propagation and greenhouse tasks
• Assist with the maintenance of soil fertility: composting, crop rotation, garden planning, harvesting, pruning, weeding, irrigation, and pest and disease management
• Assist with small-scale chicken husbandry
• Assist in the maintenance of garden facilities and equipment: tool shed, chicken coop, greenhouse, lawn mower, weed whacker, rototiller, and all hand tools

Additional Qualifications

• A valid California driver’s license

Duration: 10 weeks, 3 days per week

Compensation: Unpaid, Lunch provided

The Chez Panisse Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send cover letter and resumé to:

The Edible Schoolyard

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Attn: Joyce Lin-Conrad

1781 Rose Street

Berkeley, CA 94703

info@edibleschoolyard.org

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Field Crew Supervisor, Ploughshare Farm, MN

Posted 9/20/09

Ploughshare Farm Job Opportunity for 2010
Location: Parkers Prairie , MN

Ploughshare is an organic vegetable farm located on 160 acres. We market through our 300+ member CSA (Community Support Agriculture).

Of the 160 acres our family owns, we presently manage 25 acres with approximately 15 acres in vegetables on an annual basis and the remaining acreage in “green manure” (crops such as soybeans, rye, and vetch that are plowed under as fertilizer rather than being harvested). 

We are semi-mechanized, though most harvesting is still done by hand. We use hand tools, rototillers, and small and large tractors. Our methods are based on the latest advances in agricultural ecology. We are constantly evaluating our methods and adapting our systems to meet market demand and the concerns of our customers and the organic/sustainable agriculture community.

Position: Field  Crew Supervisor
Pay Scale: $1200-1500 per month depending on qualifications, plus on-site housing and some meals.
Hours and days needed: April 1st – November 1st, 60+ hours a week. (Monday – Friday 7:30 am- 6pm. Saturdays in May – July until 2pm).

Duties include:

1. Communicating daily with Gary regarding tasks for the day
2. Managing and working with farm crew and other apprentices
3. Holding brief daily meeting with other apprentices to outline daily/weekly schedule
4. Directing daily activities including planting, cultivating, harvesting, processing
5. Driving tractor for most transplanting in the spring, and helping do tractor-mounted cultivating through the summer and fall
6. Maintaining all harvest data and records
7. Helping harvesting, washing, packing, and loading produce with farm crew
8. Maintaining crew productivity data and time sheets
9. Organizing and cleaning packing room, coolers and storage facilities
10. Analyzing and refining harvesting and packing room methods and efficiencies
11. Loading truck for delivery

QUALITIES DESIRED

• Tractor and cultivating experience highly desired
• Minimum two season’s farm experience
• Some managerial and supervisory experience and aptitude required
• Disciplined, Organized, Responsible, Independent and Positive.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds is required.
• This is an excellent position for someone planning to start their own farm in the next year or two.

Email Gary Brever at gjbrever@midwestinfo.net

Organic Farm and Garden Manager AmeriCorps Position

Posted 9/9/09

National Service AmeriCorps*VISTA Position at Growing Hope in Michigan

Organic Farm & Garden Manager. This VISTA volunteer will work to develop Growing Hope’s new urban demonstration farm & garden, including entrepreneurial garden development.  The goal of this position is to both develop the infrastructure of the new site and to set up appropriate tracking, management, and evaluation systems so that the farm can be effectively and efficiently managed by volunteers and used as a community training space.  This VISTA position will also oversee Growing Hope’s pilot social enterprise—Hopeful Herbs.  S/he will offer gardening expertise to 20+ partner community & school gardens, including on-site visits and teaching classes.  This person will also inventory and manage Growing Hope’s tool & material lending library.  Farm or intensive garden management experience and careful attention to detail a must!

Responsibilities include:

• Further establish urban farm and hoophouse production areas.  Prioritize and develop appropriate farm & garden infrastructure.
• Develop farm & garden documentation, tracking, and management systems.
• Coordinate Hopeful Herbs social enterprise, including business planning & implementation, production, and market distribution to markets, restaurants, and groceries.
• Liaison with Growing Hope Center site planning team as garden
• Offer garden support to Growing Hope partner gardens, including managing tool & resource lending library.
• Represent Growing Hope at area Farmers’ Markets, and support local gardeners in selling at market
• Act as liaison/resource to youth programs around gardening
• Oversee volunteers, special groups, and interns at the Growing Hope Center
• Assist in facilitating garden resource allocation program
• Coordinate spring seed starting squad, a community-wide effort to grow seedlings for Growing Hope
• Be lead staff for spring plant sale
• Provide tours and on-site presentation for the community, donors, & the public.
• Assist in documenting and evaluating programs

BENEFITS

O      Monthly Stipend of $909.00

O      Medical Insurance

O      Child care assistance

O      Educational ($4,725) or cash award ($1,200) at end of term

O      Training before and during service term; Opportunities to build resume

EXPECTATION OF SERVICE

AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time, for one year with varying work schedules.  VISTA members are not allowed to be in school or have other employment during their term of service.  VISTA members may be eligible for Food Stamps or other forms of public assistance.

QUESTIONS?

More information about Growing Hope is available at www.growinghope.net.  More information about VISTA and other Corporation for National and Community Service programs, see http://www.cns.gov/.  Additional questions about Growing Hope or these positions, please call us at 734-786-8401 or email Amanda Edmonds at amanda@growinghope.net or Karen Spangler at karen@growinghope.

Internships at Earth Harvest Farm in WI for 2010

Posted 9/7/09

Earth Harvest Farm in Lake Geneva, WI is a small family farm providing Certified Naturally Grown vegetables to local families via our 18-week 60 member CSA.  We are looking for 2-3 hard-working & fun-loving interns for our 2010 season.  We are looking for 2 hard working and dedicated individuals (or a couple) who want to participate as co-farmers in the fields, with our chickens, at farmers markets and CSA distribution.

I am a young farmer, 26, and so am relatively new at farming, with about 4 years under my belt. We are always learning from our mistakes and constantly improving what we do. We provide our shareholders with great customer care and educational opportunities as well as a work-trade option. Come join us in Southeastern Wisconsin on a beautiful farm.

Internship Starts: May 1, 2010

Internship Ends: October 1, 2010

Number of Interns: 2

App Deadline: 2-28-10

Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months

Meals: We will provide you with pasture-raised beef, organic eggs, organic bread, and vegetables from the farm. You are responsible for food eaten off the farm and staples such as rice, pasta, beverages, etc.

Skills Desired: The work we do is farming: expect to sweat profusely, work hard, work from sun-up to sun-down on occasion, and sleep very well. You need to be reliable, responsible, work well with others and alone, pay attention to detail, follow directions, be passionate about food and farming.

Educational Opportunities: We educate our interns and employees in every task. Access to an extensive library of sustainable agriculture material. You are welcome to attend CRAFT field days all season free of charge on various organic farms in the area-a great opportunity!

Stipend: Based on experience on other organic farms.  We will have a monthly stipend, $400-$700.

40 hours per week minimum

Tasks you will participate in: planning, seeding, transplanting, weeding, composting, harvesting, washing & packing, filling wholesale orders, packing CSA boxes, CSA distribution and communication, weeding, care of small laying hen flock, maintaining barns (sweeping), tractor maintenance if you desire…

Contact Katie Bjorkman

earthharvestfarm@hotmail.com

262-308-0335

Farm Internship Opportunity on Diverse 38 Acre Organic Vegetable Farm in Southwest Michigan

(Available Annually)

Young Family on an Old Organic Farm is offering 2 persons positions as interns for the 2009 season. Learn through practice and discussion the mixed techniques vital to producing and marketing a spectrum of annual Michigan produce. We grow for CSA, farmer’s markets, retailers, restaurants and wholesalers. We are building toward a more integrated permacultural design and emphasize sustainability in our planning. Eco-agritourism will be developed and discussed this year with interns as well.

Seeking persons to start ASAP after spring semester to work through the fall (around mid-Nov) but will consider internships through August where needed. A weekly stipend will be provided with room and some board included to compensate for the rather strenuous work (50 or more hours most weeks). Spanish language skills a plus.

Please phone, email or write to Eater’s Guild Farm, 26041 C. R. 681, Bangor, MI 49013

(269)427-0423 eatersguild@i2k.com

eatersguild.com

About Eater’s Guild Farm:

Eater’s Guild Farm is situated in the Black River watershed within the Lake Michigan fruit belt of SW Michigan. One of the first farms settled in the region, these 40 acres were also at the beginning of organic certification in Michigan. The farm has been continuously certified organic since 1973. Our stewardship began in the 2004 season, continuing and extending the practices of the School of Homesteading before it.

We are vegetable growers beginning to develop permanent crop and animal systems. We currently use diesel tractors for tilling, cultivating and transplanting. Seeding, weeding and harvest is done by hand. Where possible we work on reducing tillage and design growing systems to reduce energy consumption. We raise our own transplants and consider on-farm propagation a must for expanding existing cane and tree plantings.

Our internship program is well-sited for collaboration and exchange with nearby organic farms. From within a robust (if not all organic) agricultural economy interns gain experience in propagation, crop planning and implementation, marketing dynamics, certification requirements, permaculture, equipment maintenance, logistics and networking. Part of the stipend is linked to farmers’ market sales that interns coordinate and execute. The learning environment is more horizontal that many farms with all of us engaging the season as co-learners.

A living space is provided tailored mostly to the needs of the intern. All farm produce is free and interns can purchase other foodstuffs through 2 buying clubs. Stipend is set at $50/week in April and May, then expands as a percentage of market sales that interns manage ($100+/week). Expected hours 40-60/week…in hot weeks this could be a split day of 6:30-11:30 and 4-9:30. Interns may take a week-long off-farm stint for rest or other learning opportunities during the April 1^st to Nov. 1^st program.