The National Center for Appropriate Technology seeks to fill Several Positions

Location: Butte, Montana

Applicants will be accepted through March 1, 2010 or until a suitable candidate can be identified.

Want to work with a dedicated and professional staff on national sustainable agriculture issues?

The National Center for Appropriate Technology is seeking qualified candidates for three full-time positions. The positions available are Livestock Specialist, Horticulture Specialist, and Organics Specialist.  NCAT is interested in identifying qualified candidates with education, experience and interest in sustainable and organic agriculture.

NCAT is a private nonprofit organization that champions small-scale, sustainable and local solutions to reduce poverty, protect communities and promote natural resources. Since 1976, NCAT has trained farmers about organic and sustainable practices, monitored energy use and demonstrated renewable technology.

MNP Farmers’ Markets seeks an Assistant Manager

Location: Long Beach, California

Hours: To be determined

Rate of Pay: $13.5 – $15 per hour

Begin Date: As soon as possible

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of the farmers’ market industry, preferably with hands-on and/or associated experience.

• Background in promotion, including the ability to develop and maintain on-line promotional web sites and explore other opportunities.

• Manage a farmers’ market for limited periods of time, including insuring safety, security, and cohesive relationships between participants and customers, conducting simple financial transactions, and implementing manager’s instructions in a professional and timely manner.

Alabama Job Links

The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network compiles a list of current farming opportunities available in the state through their website. The update it on a regular basis. If you are interested in a farming position in the area, you should check it out!

Foundation Farm seeks Four Trainees

Location: Northwest Arkansas

If you are interested, please submit your application to us by March 15th.

Foundation Farm is looking for up to 4 trainees interested in establishing their own farm in the near future.  The school curriculum will reflect this objective by teaching the tools necessary to start a successful farm from ground zero.  Classes cover the cultivation, marketing and financial aspects of running a farm based of our accumulated experience with Foundation Farm and previous farms.

The Regional Environmental Council, Inc. (REC) seeks a School Gardens Project Assistant

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Application Deadline: Tuesday February, 16th 2010

Duration: Temporary, March to October 2010

Hours: 10 hours per week. During the months of April and May, some additional hours will be required.

Wage: $11-$15 per hour, based on experience

The Regional Environmental Council, Inc. (REC), a grassroots, nonprofit, environmental justice organization with a 38-year history of working for environmental sustainability and social justice, is seeking candidates for our School Gardens Project Assistant. This part-time, temporary position will be responsible for supporting the Worcester School Garden Initiative, a collaborative effort between the REC’s Food Justice Program and the Worcester Advisory Food Policy Council’s Hunger-Free & Healthy Project. The initiative is designed to bring the educational, nutritional, and social benefits of gardening to Worcester Public Schools.

Two Onion Farm seeks an Assistant Vegetable Farmer

Location: Belmont, Wisconsin

In 2010, Two Onion Farm will hire several experienced vegetable growers with farming and communication skills to assist with all aspects of raising diverse vegetables and to supervise CSA member workers on our five acre organic farm.

PCC Farmland Trust seeks an Executive Director

Location: Seattle, Washington
Hours: Full Time, Salaried
Pay: Depending on Experience

Apply by: February 24, 2010

The PCC Farmland Trust secures, preserves and stewards threatened farmland in the Northwest, ensuring that generations of local farmers productively farm it using sustainable, organic growing methods. The Trust takes its mission one step further than most land trusts by working to place farmers on the property, actively producing food for the local community.

The Executive Director provides the vision and guidance to advance all aspects of the organization. The Executive Director must have a strong commitment to and excellence in fundraising with a specific focus on individual donors, government grants, foundation proposals, and strong personnel management skills. A major role for the Executive Director is providing the strategic vision and oversight for our varied program agenda.

Microbial Earth seeks a Farmer

Location: Austin, Texas

Great opportunity for ambitious, self-starting individual/s that wants to run their own farm.

Looking for an experienced and dedicated organic farmer interested in growing produce on 3-5 acres of land to start. This land has a well that produces about 350 gallons per 24hrs during the dry season and there is a pond nearby. This land has not been cultivated for at least 5 years.

The Margulies Family Farm seeks Two Interns

Location: Geneva, Illinois

The Margulies Family Farm is hiring a Farm Manager and two interns to manage their farm (1 acre so far, 14 acres potentially), located next to their envelope factory.  The project is just getting off the ground and we are looking for a highly motivated individual who has 2-4 years farming experience.

Geneva, IL is a thriving historic town situated along the Fox River.  Their farmers market had 17 stands last year and will maintain its size.  The farm is a 1-hour drive or train ride from downtown Chicago and a 5-minute drive from the Margulies residence, the town of Geneva, and the train station.

Hidden Villa Camp seeks to Fill Multiple Positions

Location: Los Altos Hills, California

Hidden Villa Camp seeks to fill multiple positions for its 2010 summer season.

Mass Farmers Markets (MFM) seeks a Farmers Market Manager

Location: Massachusetts

The Farmers Market Manager is responsible for daily operations of one or more of our managed Markets. Our markets typically run from late May through late November; 2010 Market Managers will be required to attend 2 days of market vendor meetings and spend one full day at the office each week, leading up to the opening of their market, facilitating the vendor application and acceptance process, beginning in February/early March.

The Market Manager is the “go-to” person for vendors and consumers during market hours, and is the Mass Farmers Markets (MFM) representative on site. The job requires personal confidence and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people including municipal employees. Mass Farmers Markets relies on the market manager to be its liaison with and between all parties served by the market.

NOFA-NY seeks an Education and Outreach Coordinator

Location: Rochester, New York

Search re-opened – Previous applicants encouraged to apply.

Deadline: February 20, 2010

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) is the oldest and largest organization in New York devoted to organic and sustainable farming and gardening, and counts over 1100 farms among its 2200 members of farmers, gardeners, and eaters. We are seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator to work with the Executive Director and other staff to lead the organization’s farmer, gardener, consumer, and small business educational initiatives including the annual conference, field day series, and general education and outreach.

The position requires a self-starter who has a background in and/or experience in organic farming, event planning experience, and excellent organizational skills. The person must be passionate and knowledgeable about organic farming and gardening and have staff management experience. The Education and Outreach Coordinator is based in the new NOFA-NY office in Rochester, NY and reports to the Executive Director.   

Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC) seeks a Grower Program Manager

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12th, 2010 or until filled

The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC), a nationally recognized non-profit organization based in Madison Wisconsin, seeks an organized, dedicated individual with excellent communication skills and a strong background in diversified vegetable production and direct market farming to be our Grower Program Manager (GPM). The GPM will work with MACSAC’s community of growers to enhance grower training opportunities, improve farmer resource sharing and group collaboration activities, and continue to strengthen the network and resources available to CSA farmers in our region. Some weekend and evening hours required for meetings and events.

Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) seeks an Executive Director

Location: East Wareham, Massachusetts

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 1, 2010

The purpose of SEMAP is to benefit the health and well-being of citizens of and visitors to the five Southeastern Massachusetts counties (Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket, and Dukes) by engaging with, educating, and building partnerships among the regional community, businesses, and farmers to support and expand sustainable commercial agriculture and assure an abundant supply of locally produced agricultural products.

Morning Glory Farm seeks an Intern and CSA Farmer

Location: Stillwater, Minnesota

INTERN:
I am looking for an intern who wants to learn about small-scale livestock production. We raise and direct-market grass-fed lamb, Berkshire pork, organic eggs and heritage turkeys. We will be adding cattle and pastured poultry this season. Intern will work directly with the farmer, including: daily chores with all livestock, move and install fencing in an intensively managed grazing operation, help with tractor maintenance and hay work. Must enjoy outdoor, physical work. CSA interest or experience a plus. Pay: Barter for meat shares, eggs and vegetables. Available May-October, 4 week minimum commitment.

CSA FARMER:
CSA start-up and opportunity for future partnership. I am looking for a Farmer to develop a CSA on my diversified livestock farm. We direct market grass-fed lamb, Berkshire pork, organic eggs and heritage turkeys. We will be adding cattle and pastured poultry this season. I have land, equipment and some labor available, as well as an interested customer base. Must be able to manage all aspects of establishing a small CSA.

The New England Farmers Union (NEFU) seeks to fill Several Positions

Location: Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

The New England Farmers Union (NEFU) was formed and recognized in November, 2006. Six states comprise its membership: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Since its founding, NEFU and the National Farmers Union have worked closely with the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association, and Organic Valley dairy cooperative to bring agricultural and fisheries issues to members of Congress and other leaders in Washington, DC.

They are currently hiring an Administrative Assistant, Program Coordinator and Membership Coordinator.

Pie Ranch seeks a Development Manager

Location: Pescadero, California

Application Deadline: February 15, 2010 – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Pie Ranch is a sustainable food system education and advocacy organization that inspires and creates a new generation of farmers, educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates with the knowledge and the skills to work together to build a healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food system.

Pie Ranch is in a phase of intensive growth, and we are seeking to hire our first in-house Development Manager (DM) to implement fundraising responsibilities that support and advance our ambitious annual fund and capital campaigns. Our 2010 operating budget is $567,000, and our multi-year capital campaign goal is $5 million. In addition to managing our on-site development office, the DM will also provide support to a contracted capital campaign director. The DM is envisioned as a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director. The DM will work closely with the Operations Manager, contracted consultants, and Board committees, particularly the Development and Capital Campaign Committees.

Backyard Harvest seeks Urban Farmers

Location: St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota
The farmer application deadline is February 1st, 2010 - APPLY TODAY!

The Permaculture Research Insitute’s (PRI) Backyard Harvest program is hiring urban farmers for the 2010 season.  We are especially seeking applicants in the St. Paul Frog Town area as new garden projects come online there in 2010!  Please visit our website for more information.

Backyard Harvest farmers are the direct link between homeowners and their backyard food gardens. Farmers grow fresh vegetables in customer yards and provide exceptional customer service. This is a part-time contract position with PRI Cold Climate that reports to the Backyard Harvest Farm Manager and works as a team member within PRI’s Backyard Harvest program.

Sunfield Farm seeks a School Director

Location: Port Townsend, Washington

Job Type: half time, increasing to three-quarter time starting in September 2010

Salary: $22,000–$24,000 for half time, depending on experience

Position is open until filled

The School Director reports to the Organizational Director and works in close collaboration with the faculty to support the pedagogical vision and curriculum of Sunfield Waldorf School. The School Director provides strategic leadership, operational accountability, business oversight
for all school functions and activities, and general supervision of all administrative tasks and personnel functions (including paid school staff and volunteers), while maintaining relationships with school families and supporters. The School Director works in close collaboration with the Farmer/Educator, ensuring that the farm and school remain educationally and strategically linked according to Sunfield’s mission and vision.

Sunfield Farm seeks a Farmer/Educator

Location: Port Hadlock, Washington

Sunfield Farm – a Waldorf farm school in Port Hadlock, Washington, area (Olympic Peninsula) – seeks visionary full-time FARMER/EDUCATOR to manage a working farm using biodynamic principles and shape it as a learning environment. Sunfield is an 81-acre property of fields, forests, and wetlands, with grades K–6 on site, and is actively building a K–8 school campus and farm-based community education programs. Successful candidate has biodynamic farming experience, a high level of passion and energy, and excellent communication and management skills. Position requires close partnerships with school faculty, community education staff, and volunteers; motivating and managing others; working with apprentices; developing and managing a small CSA; experience with small and large livestock; managing budgets; and interacting with students and community members of all ages. Position is open until filled. Salary DOE; includes four weeks paid vacation.