The Farm Manager integrates the labor of teen interns, students, volunteers and educational groups into the Farm management plan, while also recruiting and supervising new volunteers and interns as needed.  The Farm Manager works closely with the Farm Educator and co-Directors to meet the educational, community building, and food access needs of five core programs. These core programs require timely harvests, an integrated crop plan, and collaborative conversation with co-workers.

The Farm Manager serves as one of our primary public-facing staff members who greets visitors, answers questions, and makes them feel welcome. This happens during a scheduled Pick-Your-Own program staffed weekly by the Farm Manager, and also through drop-in Pick-Your-Own participants.

Read the full job description on our website: www.abundancefarm.org/jobs

The salary range for this position is $38,000-$41,000.  We value the time you spend outside the office as much as we value the time you spend with us; our flexible scheduling and vacation policies are designed to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include: 10 days of paid vacation, 8 federal holidays, time off or compensatory time off for religious Jewish holidays, professional development allowance, 2 personal days, 6 sick days, health insurance with 80% covered by CBI, participation in CBI’s 403(b) plan with 2% match after the first year of service, synagogue membership, and, if applicable, free religious school tuition.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To apply please send your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to info@abundancefarm.org. Please title the email “Farm Manager application.” Applications will not be considered without each of these pieces.

The position is currently open and the ideal candidate is available to start February 1st, 2024.

Apply Here

The Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan is the result of the collaborative work of over 600 agricultural stakeholders and provides a roadmap to accelerate the pace of farmland protection, address issues of inequity when it comes to farmland access, and help farms with the support they need from funding, technical assistance and business planning to enhance their viability. In this role, the Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of the Plan by helping to facilitate collaboration among a wide variety of agricultural and land use stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of key initiatives aimed at preserving farmland across the state, ensuring access, and enhancing viability. The Coordinator will organize meetings and working groups, create memos and reports, and develop materials and other educational materials to help ensure a collective understanding of the importance of the Plan, its goals and initiatives, and its importance for today’s and future generations. The Coordinator will also ensure the plan is addressing needs, new and evolving issues and challenges that may emerge in the agricultural sector.

The ideal candidate for this position will have planning and policy experience, be a strong communicator with excellent project management skills, a high degree of comfort with public engagement and outreach among diverse stakeholders, knowledge of the Massachusetts food system, and be motivated to take an active role in sustaining the agricultural production system in Massachusetts.

If you have 5 or more years of professional experience in the agricultural industry or a related field and are passionate about agriculture, farmland conservation, and making a meaningful impact on the Massachusetts agricultural community, we encourage you to apply for this position. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to the successful implementation of the Farmland Action Plan.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is the state agency responsible for supporting, regulating and enhancing the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill agriculture’s role in energy conservation and production. 

This is a 37.5 hour/week contract position based in the Boston, Southborough, West Springfield or Lakeville office. MDAR currently operates on a hybrid work schedule that includes work at home, in the field, and in office as needed.  The Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

You can apply for positions by logging into MassCareers or through the following portal through www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/masscareers/masscareers.html

Requisition Link:

Please note that requisitions (former Posting IDs) will remain open for 90 days; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting. 

The MassCareers job posting is available by clicking on the Requisition Link.

We are seeking an experienced FULL-TIME FARM HAND from May through mid-November
for general fieldwork, transplanting, irrigating, trellising, mulching, pruning, weeding, setting
fence, livestock chores, and washing, harvesting and packing produce. We’re looking for
positive, detail-oriented folks who can work well in a team and also independently. Applicants
must have at least one year of vegetable farming experience. Pay is $18/hour with accumulated
paid time off and sick time. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest with an attached
resume.

Visit our website www.naturalroots.com for more information or contact
David Fisher naturalrootscsa@gmail.com

But we are not only interested in efficiency; we care deeply about developing a healthy and equitable community.  The farm is owned and operated by the Sisters of Charity of NY, and we continue their 200 year mission of caring for those in need.  A central part of the farm is making delicious vegetables available to people from all walks of life, and each season we donate 10 percent of the harvest to low income families and soup kitchens. Our CSA members stick with us and become part of the farm family.  Our average member has been with us for nearly a decade, and we have some members still with us since 1999!

Ultimately, a farm apprenticeship can be your stepping stone to creating a future life growing food for a grateful community.  We’d like to be your guide in that journey!  Farming can be all-consuming, so we’re all about helping you find a way to envision a future farm that creates balance.

Many things about Sisters Hill Farm are streamlined to help attain this balance. We started as a CSA in 1999 and it’s all we have ever done; we don’t go to farmers markets or sell to restaurants, and we don’t do home deliveries; 90 percent of our members come to the farm to pick up their shares, and the rest come to a single offsite pickup; members weigh and bag their own shares.

With so few off-farm distractions we can focus our efforts on growing great vegetables efficiently.  We have a trusty fleet of 2 and 4 wheel tractors that make weeding a breeze, and our wash and pack areas are designed in such a way to minimize extra lifting and processing of produce.  There is a lot to do and a lot to learn for the apprentice ready to dig in and invest in their own experience. Check out our website for more information on the farm and the apprentice role.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

– A strong work ethic with a sharp eye for detail and efficiency. Timeliness is important both for starting the day on the right foot and getting done all that must be done on the farm.

– Upbeat, able to find joy in simple moments, willingness to laugh and have fun.  We work closely together and camaraderie is part of the pleasure of farmwork.

– Proactive, both in tasks and your own education. Even if there is no explicit instruction happening, there are always opportunities to learn. Apprentices should be thinking ahead to next steps to help the whole team move efficiently.

– Team player. Communication is vital for understanding instructions and maintaining a comfortable work environment. We all work together and we all take turns with farm tasks.

– Able to perform physical labor. There are often long days spent in uncomfortable positions in a variety of weather. Apprentices should be able to lift 50 lbs, kneel for long periods, and be comfortable with repetitive tasks.

– A driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation

Apprentices are paid a wage of $15/hr, given free access to vegetables on the farm, and provided free housing on site. Work week hours vary as needed depending on weather and harvest conditions, though they generally are 40hr/week at the start of the season and become 45hr/week at the end of May. Sisters Hill Farm is also a part of Mid-Hudson C.R.A.F.T., an important educational resource for young farmers that organizes farm tours in the region throughout the season.

How to Apply

To apply, send the following to shfarm@optonline.net

1) Please address these questions:

1. a) Tell us about yourself: your interests, your long-range plans, why you want to work on a farm.
2. b) What do you hope to learn?
3. c) Are you capable of long days of physical labor, often kneeling?
4. d) Any special considerations we should know about (diet, health)?
5. e) Do you have any previous related work experiences?
6. f) Tell us what you think of our program, our policies, and how you would fit into our farm.
7. g) When would you be available? Any flexibility?

2) Please include a resume.

3) Please provide 3 references we can contact regarding your learning and work style.

www.sistershillfarm.org
127 Sisters Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581
shfarm@optonline.net
845-868-7048

It is in a well travelled spot on Rocky Hill Road in Hadley so it gets a lot of traffic. It is the UMAss short cut to avoid Route 9! There is also 1.4 acres so there is farmable land. It is in the Agricultural residential zone so someone could build a house/live there. There is a large building divided into 3 sections, outdoor seating, a covered patio, plenty of parking and a greenhouse.  It could be a great spot for someone and because it is in the Agricultural/residential area we are looking for someone in the Agricultural/Farming community to buy it.

For more information, contact: Lisa Sanderson

Join our team for 2024! Just Roots, in Greenfield, MA is hiring full-time, seasonal assistant growers for the upcoming season. Positions begin in April and end in early November. Just Roots is a non-profit organization and community farm that serves over 500 CSA members in Western Massachusetts and participates in the Greenfield Farmers Market (www.justroots.org, check out all our programming). While this position is a full-time, farm labor position, we strive to incorporate aspects of community
engagement, education, and leadership development into the assistant grower role. Ideal candidates have at least one year of prior farm experience on a production farm, or, have experience in manual labor, food service or other fast-paced, team-based, work environments.

Compensation begins at $17/hour (with overtime), a full summer CSA share, paid time off, and employee retirement contributions.

To apply, please send a resume to fran@justroots.org and a short email describing who you are, why you want to work on a farm right now, and why Just Roots might be a good fit.

JOB DETAILS:
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely in a small team of farmers in the following areas:
Bulk of our work!
● Crop production: participate in all aspects of field production under the leadership of the farm
manager, including but not limited to: weed management, crop care, transplanting, and
greenhouse work.
● Harvest: participate in all harvest activities, paying close attention to quality, efficiency, and
beauty.
● Post-harvest: ensure that all produce is washed and/or cooled with care and efficiency, paying
close attention to quality control. Maintain a clean and organized wash station and walk-in
coolers.
● Distribution and community engagement: staff and manage our farmer’s market and/or CSA
distributions. Welcome customers, visitors, and volunteers to the farm with warmth and clear
communication.
Additionally!
● Land care and stewardship of the Just Roots property: care and support of the community
garden, forested areas, field edges and infrastructure. We pay close attention to creating an
organized farm—you must be respectful of using shared tools and space. This means keeping
clean common spaces, including all vehicles, and gathering spaces.
● Tractor work: We have a small fleet of tractors, and you will be working with and around tractors
consistently. Tractor work for assistant growers is limited, and any grower that will be on tractors
will be provided with comprehensive tractor training centered on safety.
● Communication: Actively participate in all meetings and feedback sessions: all staff, weekly farm
team meetings, one-on-ones with the farm manager, and team check-ins.

ABOUT OUR TEAM:
The Just Roots farm team is invested in creating a team culture of care and improvement that
participates in consistent and adaptive feedback and communication in times of joy and challenge. We
create and respect space that values, uplifts, and celebrates team members of all identities and
experiences. We value finding joy in farmwork, and invite ourselves to be in community as staff
members. The team values consistency alongside flexibility, and we are committed to the land, the work,
and the people within our community.

YOU WILL THRIVE AS A MEMBER ON OUR TEAM IF YOU:
● Show up on time every day.
● Are engaged (and hopefully excited!) about working for a farm that finds success in routine and
structure.
● Have reliable transportation for commuting to farm and valid driver’s license to be able to drive
farm vehicles. (or, be working towards having a valid license if you do not currently have one).
● Communication
o Have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and can be flexible when daily
tasks change.
o Have (or be willing to develop) direct and kind communication skills with managers and
team members, including willingness to give and receive feedback.
● Community:
o Have desire to participate in the Just Roots community while at work.
o Work well independently and harmoniously with team members.
o Find enjoyment and ease in working side by side with other people.
o Are willing to participate and communicate across departments and in conflict resolution
if needed.
● Physical needs:
o Can lift up to 40-50 pounds regularly.
o Have the ability to work in uncomfortable physical positions for short or long periods of
time – often for several consecutive days or weeks.
o Are self-motivated and able to work outside in ALL weather conditions including snow,
rain, heat and cold.
o Possess strong manual dexterity skills.

SCHEDULE:
Assistant growers are required to work Tuesday-Saturday. At the height of the season  (June-Oct), we
work from 7:30am-4:30pm, with 1 hour paid lunch. In the early Spring and late fall, we shorten our days
as needed.

You will be required to work at least one of our CSA distributions and/or a farmer’s market shift each
week. This means that one of your days will be a longer shift as our CSA distributions extend later in the
evening than our regular work day and our farmer’s market shift starts earlier than our regular work day

NOW HIRING: BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) DELIVERY & CARE COORDINATOR

Job title: Delivery & Care Coordinator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hours: Full-time at 35 hours/week preferred
(25-hours/week will be considered)
Reports to: Program Director
Salary range: $49,000 to $55,000 based on skills and experience
Benefits: Individual health plan subsidized at 70% by the Center. Dental benefits and 401k matching benefits are also available. Holidays and paid time off.
Location: Northampton Survival Center, 265 Prospect Street, Northampton, Massachusetts

Summary: The Northampton Survival Center food pantry seeks a compassionate and collaborative bilingual professional to provide comprehensive care and support of our clients through our food delivery program. The Delivery & Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and making deliveries to clients throughout Northampton and some peripheral towns, and working with other staff, volunteers, and clients to ensure that delivery clients’ needs are understood and met. This person will help us continue to elevate and integrate our pandemic-era delivery programs into our long-term services to enhance client care.

Are you a creative problem solver looking to use your relationship-building skills and sensitivity to trauma-informed care to make a tangible and meaningful difference to others? In this role you’ll coordinate essential food deliveries to those in our community most impacted by gaps in food access, transportation, and disability justice.

TO APPLY:
Applications are accepted online, on a rolling basis from November 22, 2023, until the position is filled. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@northamptonsurvival.org. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Coordinate delivery of groceries to hundreds of clients of the Northampton Survival Center, working with clients and community partners
• Provide guidance and leadership to volunteers making deliveries
• Develop relationships with delivery clients to clarify needs and appropriate services

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Center is a fast-paced office environment. The organization thrives with a dedicated, collaborative, and collegial staff who pitch in when needed to fulfill the mission of improving the quality of life for low-income individuals and families throughout Hampshire County.

The position works indoors and outdoors throughout the year, including office work in a climate-controlled environment. Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds regularly. Frequent computer work, typing, talking on the phone and in person, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and driving a van required.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
• 35 hours a week. A part-time schedule of 25 hours a week will be considered for the right candidate, if they match our specific delivery program needs
• Survival Center staffing hours have changed with COVID, and they may change again. Currently, the schedule is Monday 11:30am-6:30pm, Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm. There is a potential to shift an additional day to include weekday evening hours
• Work is performed at the Center and on deliveries in and around Northampton, with no remote work

TRAVEL
• Occasional use of personal vehicle may be required. No other travel beyond deliveries is required.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Familiarity and experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and practices
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons in crisis; ability to communicate calmly and patiently.
• Experience working in multicultural settings
• At least two years of continuous work in office administration or program work
• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel, email, google docs, and database experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adjust communication styles as needed
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Valid drivers license and comfort driving a large van

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must have reliable transportation

OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

COVID CONSIDERATIONS
The Northampton Survival Center requires employees and volunteers to be fully vaccinated. The Center stays abreast of available scientific knowledge and tends toward caution in following or exceeding CDC, State, and local guidelines regarding COVID-19.

The Northampton Survival Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Northampton Survival Center strongly supports workplace diversity. Candidates of all races, genders, ages, religious, or sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Boston Farms Community Land Trust is seeking a diligent, driven, self-directed, highly organized manager to oversee the identification, acquisition, and development of urban farm sites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

Hours: Half-time (25 hours/week, semi-flexible scheduling)

Location: Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, 487 Norfolk St, Mattapan (some remote work possible)

Start Date: Flexible

Compensation: $35-40/hour depending on experience, plus part-time-equivalent vacation benefits

Responsibilities:

• Identify potential farmsites in collaboration with prospective farmers, neighborhood residents/associations, and Boston Farms staff
• Co-chair the Acquisition & Development Committee of our board with a board member to promote the acquisition and development of farmsites throughout our services areas by co-leading the community input process on major development projects; streamlining design acquisition and development processes, and originating and co-sponsoring community charrettes as needed.
• Outreach to and work with neighborhood associations to determine and integrate desired outcomes
• Conduct the legal, governmental, and community engagement processes of site acquisition
• Manage the development of farmsites, including designing in accordance with zoning and building regulations, development and management of project budgets, hiring and managing of contractors
• Raise funds from designated sources to finance farmsite acquisition and development

Requirements:

• • Skilled project manager with the ability to manage up to 6 aquisition and development projects
  • 3-5 years of experience in land development, real estate development, construction management, or related work
  • Experience in budgeting and accounting
  • Strong organization, communication, and community relations skills
  • Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platform

    Preferences:

•  Knowledge of zoning, urban design, and building regulations; Experience with community/neighborhood engagement; Experience with fundraising and public support; Familiarity with farming, gardening, or landscape management; Strong familiarity with Boston neighborhoods;
•  Live close to our sites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury; Use of your own vehicle
  
  Key Characteristics: driven, focused, self-directed, eager to learn, patient, personable, diligent, attentive to detail

About the Boston Farms Community Land Trust:

Boston Farms is a community land development and management nonprofit. We build and protect urban farms across the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, making our farms accessible to Black and Brown neighborhood farmers and supporting their success. As a community land trust, we are structured to enact local and collective control of land. We own 5 sites and will expand further in the coming years. In early 2020, the board adopted a 3-Year Strategic Plan (2020-22) and in 2021 the board adopted an Acquisition & Development Plan.

To Apply: Please be sure to read this posting thoroughly. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@bostonfarms.org with the subject line ‘ Land Acquisition & Farm Development Manager Application’.  Submission of a development or design portfolio is not required by highly encouraged.  We welcome diverse candidates and residents of our neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

Boston Farms Community Land Trust is seeking a self-directed, personable, knowledgeable, detail-oriented individual to provide our farmers with support and to oversee land stewardship of our urban farm sites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

Hours: Half-time (20-25 hours/week, semi-flexible scheduling)

Location: Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, Mattapan (mostly in-person with some remote work)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $35-40 hour (depending on experience), plus part-time-equivalent vacation benefits

Responsibilities:

Farmer Selection & Support

•  Recruit applicants to lease farm sites, oversee selection and leasing, manage ongoing lessor-lessee relations including revenue collection
• Develop and coordinate technical assistance, education, and other supportive programming to promote the success of lessee farmers
• Co-chair the Farmer Support Committee of our board with a board member to promote and steer economic development and business viability for farm businesses consistent with our Vision Statement.
• Land Stewardship
• Ensure that all Boston Farms properties are managed with organic and regenerative agricultural practices
• Manage shared greenhouse operations, ensuring the health and safety of plants
• Launch, maintain, and co-design farm demonstration site
• Manage contractors to conduct site maintenance (e.g. snow removal, fence repairs, perimeter weeding), including cost estimating, vendor bidding and oversight, and lessee billing
• Open and close sites at the start & end of the season, and ensure sites are visually appealing
• Manage recurring bills and expenses (e.g. water, electricity, property taxes)
• Maintain property insurance and ensure sites meet safety and liability standards
• Coordinate site capital improvements (e.g. fencing, drainage systems) as needed
• Administrative work as necessary (e.g. maintenance of detailed financial and communication records

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural management, horticultural management, land preservation, or environmental management
• Hands on experience with crop production and planning, marketing, financial management, farm infrastructure
•  management, and business planning. Experience with livestock and apiary management is a plus but not required.
• Strong teaching/facilitation, organization, communication, and community relations
• Be able to work all types of weather conditions

• Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platforms

• Access to reliable private transportation is necessary
• Preferences: Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and landscaping with an eye for quality outcomes and attention  to detail, willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule resides close to our farmsites

• Key Characteristics: driven, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, attentive to detail, flexible,ability to lead and work under pressure, strong leadership, diplomacy, mentoring/coaching skills

About the Boston Farms Community Land Trust:

Boston Farms is a community land development and management nonprofit. We build and protect urban farms across the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, making our farms accessible to Black and Brown neighborhood farmers and supporting their success. As a community land trust, we are structured to enact local and collective control of land. We own 5 sites and will expand further in the coming years. In early 2020, the board adopted a 3-Year Strategic Plan (2020-22).

To Apply: Please be sure to read this posting thoroughly. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@bostonfarms, with the subject line ‘Agricultural Technical Assistance Manager Application’.  We welcome diverse candidates and residents of our neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.