Food and Water Watch seeks to fill Several Positions

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Washington, DC / San Francisco, California

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns challenging the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources.  Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

We’re expanding our organizing department here at Food & Water Watch, and are hiring for FOUR NEW ORGANIZING POSITIONS! We’re hiring two midwest field organizers (one in Chicago, one with flexible location) and two national online and outreach organizing positions (one in DC, one in San Francisco).

The Community Food Resource Center seeks a Director

Location: Tucson, Arizona

The Community Food Resource Center, part of the Community Food Bank in Tucson, Arizona, programs have developed over the last 10 years to accomplish the Center vision, which is to “Improve community food security for the people of Pima County by promoting, demonstrating, advocating for and collaboratively building an equitable and regional food system, which supports food production and strengthens communities.”

The Baltimore City Planning Department seeks a Food Policy Coordinator

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Deadline: February 1, 2010 at 5 pm EST

The Baltimore City Planning Department is seeking a part-time (average of 30 hours a week), temporary consultant to function as the Baltimore City Food Policy Coordinator. The duration of the position is subject to available funding. This position will work with the Department of Planning, Office of Sustainability and the Baltimore City Health Department on crosscutting issues related to increasing access to healthy foods citywide. This position will champion and oversee implementation of the recommendations of the Baltimore City Food Policy Task Force.

Fertile Fields Farm seeks Interns

Location: Westmoreland, New Hampshire

Fertile Fields Farm is a diversified organic farm located in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River.   We farm 2 ½ acres of level, well-drained riverbed soil. We are certified  organic since 2005 and market our produce at the Brattleboro Farmer’s Market and through a 35 family CSA.  We have four greenhouses, a pond, three beehives, and grow over 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers and berries.

We seek interns who love working outdoors, being physically active and learning about being a beginning farmer.  Experience is not necessary. A sense of humor is a plus. Special projects for 2010 include new greenhouse completion, building a walk-in cooler (both spring projects) and building on our first year of incorporating nutrient dense crop practices.

Equinox Community Farm seeks an Intern

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Equinox Community Farm, a small farm located approximately ten miles from downtown Madison in Waunakee is seeking one capable worker for the 2010 season.  The applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm which include vegetable, herb, and fruit production and marketing for a Community Supported Agriculture program and farmer’s market, raising grass-fed beef under management intensive grazing, and maple syrup production.  The applicant will be the farm’s only employee and thus will work closely with the farmer and will have a great opportunity to experience and learn about all aspects of the farming process.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center seeks a Farms Manager

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Deadline: February 26, 2010

The Kalamazoo Nature Center (Michigan) has a wonderful opportunity for the right person. We are seeking a motivated individual to be our Farm Manager. This person will be responsible for developing an educational, sustainable, working farm. This is part of the Nature Center’s plan to promote the importance of sustainable local healthy foods. A short job description is below.

The DeLano Farms Manager position is a regular, full-time position with responsibilities including, but not limited to, overall management of the DeLano Farms with emphasis on the development of a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) model.  Responsibilities include crop production, planning and management, care of animals, staff supervision, budget management, planning, marketing, procurement, and shareholder relations.  This position will work with KNC educators in providing opportunities for the public to experience and learn about sustainable agriculture.  The DeLano Farms Manager reports to the Vice President of Education of the Kalamazoo Nature Center and works closely with the all KNC staff.  The position is full-time year round with a seasonally variable work schedule and will be required to be on-call with the farm at all times.

Slow Money seeks a Social Media Manager/ Special Assistant to the Chairman

Location: Brookline, MA

Slow Money is a newly formed NGO dedicated to catalyzing the flow of capital to small food enterprises and building the nurture capital industry.  Slow Money, which has been called by many a “movement” and by some a “revolution,” is leading a national campaign to garner one million signatures for the Slow Money Principles and to grow the Slow Money Alliance into a major, national grassroots organization.

We are looking for a smart, innovative, energetic and tech-savvy communicator to join our team as Social Media Manager and Special Assistant to the President.

Red Goose Gardens seeks 2-3 Interns

Location: Shelly, Minnesota

Red Goose Gardens, a small farm in western Minnesota in the Red River Valley, is seeking two or three capable workers to join the team for the 2010 season. Located between Fargo-Moorhead and Grand Forks-East Grand Forks, RGG produces vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers, according to organic principles, for a 175+ Community Supported Agriculture program, area farmers’ markets and other direct sales.

Common Threads Farm seeks a Farm/Garden Educator

Location: Lummi Island, Washington

Preference given to applications received by Friday, Februrary 5, 2010

Common Threads Farm/ Whatcom County School Garden Collective AmeriCorps*Vista Farm and Garden Educator. The primary purpose of the AmeriCorps*VISTA member activities will be to enhance the following skill sets and values for young people and – by extension –for their families and communities:

1. Food literacy – knowing what healthy food is and why healthy eating choices are important
2. Food competency – knowing how to grow, prepare and store delicious and nutritious food
3. Food Justice and Food Security – having enough healthful food available for all

The ideal VISTA volunteer will have skills and interests in teaching, gardening, cooking and nutrition, small scale animal husbandry, nonprofit administration, and program development and will have excellent problem-solving and communication skills – both oral and written.

RAFI-USA seeks a Program Director

Location: Pittsboro, North Carolina

Application Deadline:  February 12, 2010

RAFI-USA seeks a special person to serve as Program Director of our Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund (TCRF). The program assists farmers in developing new sources of agricultural income through provision of cost-share grants.  TCRF is funded with a multi-year grant from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.  Primary duties include project oversight, program development and staff management.  The Program Director will be responsible for ensuring continued successful implementation of the widely acclaimed program and for charting its future course. RAFI-USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining family farms, rural communities and food security. 

Drumlin Farm seeks Five Crop Apprentices

Location: Lincoln, Massachusetts

Drumlin Farm is a Massachusetts Audubon wildlife sanctuary and educational farm with a mixed vegetable and livestock operation. Each season we offer six Crops Apprenticeships that begin between April and June, and run through the end of October. What distinguishes our apprentice program from that of other farms is the exposure we offer to a wide variety of marketing techniques. We attend farmers markets every week, stock a farmstand each day, operate summer and winter CSAs, and make and market our own pesto. Apprentices participate in all methods of selling the food they help grow. In the field, apprentices work closely with the Crops Manager and learn how to maintain soil health, control pests and weeds, and grow a variety of veggies, fruit and flowers. Apprentices also gain management experience as they help organize volunteer, school and summer camp groups. Apprentices deepen their on-farm education by attending meetings of the Collaborative Regional Alliance of Farmer Training (CRAFT) of Eastern Massachusetts. These farm visits allow apprentices to compare the growing practices of different farms.

Growing Home, Inc. seeks a Field Training Specialist

Location: Marseilles, Illinois

Deadline: February 5, 2010

Growing Home Inc. is seeking a dynamic and self motivated individual to fill our full time Field Training Specialist position.  This person will work closely with both the Farming and the Employment Training staff on planning and delivering quality educational and training opportunities to at least 25 interns participating in our Organic Agriculture Transitional Employment Program.

Growing Home, Inc. seeks a Farm Assistant

Location: Marseilles, Illinois

Growing Home Inc. is seeking capable workers to join our rural production team in Marseilles, Illinois.  The Les Brown Memorial Farm, located about 70 miles SW of Chicago, produces organic vegetable and some fruits for a 100+ Community Supported Agriculture program, market, and direct sales.  The farm team has 7 members at peak season, and is augmented by small groups of interns from Growing Home’s Job Readiness program based in Chicago.

“Growing New Farmers” Internship and Incubator Program seeks Applications

Location: Delaware County, New York

The Catskills is a farm-friendly region, with growing local and regional buyers, farmers markets, and opportunities for new farm businesses. Agriculture is an important part of the landscape, yet access to training, land, and capital are some of the barriers that can deter new farmers from starting an agricultural enterprise. Farm Catskills has developed the Growing New Farmers program to help nurture new farms in Delaware County,  and help those interested in agriculture start down a path towards a successful business.

New farmers can find the nurturing, supportive community they need in Delaware County through our highly tailored, individualized program.  Working one on one with each participant in the program, we want to figure out how, together, we can help you meet your farming goals.  Depending on your own needs and
resources, the “Growing New Farmers” program can provide you with paid training, business planning, or affordable access to land and equipment to start your own business.

Gibbet Hill Farm seeks Two Interns

Location: Groton, Massachusetts

Gibbet Hill Farm is a small-scale organic vegetable farm located in Groton, MA.  It is unique in that it is part of a larger restaurant group, and exists solely to provide those businesses with produce.  The group consists of the Gibbet Hill Grill and the Barn at Gibbet Hill, both located adjacent to the farm, as well as the Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham, and Fireside Catering in Burlington.  So in addition to the ubiquitous challenges of vegetable farming, interns will be exposed to the intersection of farming and restaurants, and help work through the inevitable challenges that arise from that.  This is a unique chance to work side-by-side with folks that are leading the growing ‘Farm to Fork’ movement in Massachusetts. In this our second season, we will also be starting a 50-member CSA to serve our local area.

We are looking for two interns, one for the whole season and one for the summer months.  Both positions will require hard work and good attitudes.  Farm work is physically and emotionally demanding and requires stamina, creativity, flexibility, and a great sense of humor.  Interns will work outside in all weather conditions and for long hours which will vary depending on the season, but will average 40-60 hours/week.  Must be able to lift 50lbs. and not be afraid to get dirty.  Experience is strongly preferred, but training for the right candidate will be considered.  Relevant experience includes:  tractor and machinery operation, planting and harvesting, CSA experience.  Must have burning desire to learn about small-scale organic farming practices as well as interest in local food movement, and be an upbeat, hard-working person with ability to see the bright side in any situation.

Voss Farms seeks an Intern

Location: Paynesville, Minnesota

Voss Farms has an opportunity this summer for a position in its organic production. The farm is diversified in the production of crop and livestock products currently expanding areas of beef and vegetable products with an emphasis on locally grown. The position requires the individual to have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and an appreciation for organic agriculture. Voss Farms is a third generation family farm that looks forward to welcoming the efforts of an individual that values family and good food. Details on job description will depend on individual qualifications and interests, and is to some degree flexible.

(Re-Post) Stone Barns Center seeks a Livestock Assistant Manager

Location: Pocantico Hills, New York

Deadline: February 28, 2010

Stone Barns Center is a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, teaching and advancing community-based food production and enjoyment. Located just north of New York City, the Center’s farm and education center serve as a vibrant public resource—a place to think about food issues, ask questions, and become involved in the production and enjoyment of local, seasonal food. Stone Barns seeks to be a unique, leading educational resource to address a broken food system and the dire consequences it leads to for our health and our environment.

All farmers at Stone Barns are part of both a working farm and an educational non-profit organization.

Green Youth Farm/Chicago Botanic Garden seeks an Intern

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Mid-May through Mid-August 2010

The Green Youth Farm interns will be working as part of a dedicated, energetic team at one of two sustainable farms, working alongside teenagers to produce vibrant young people and delicious organically grown food for underserved communities.

Nuestras Raices seeks an Environmental Programs Assistant

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Deadline: March 1, 2010

In recent years Nuestras Raíces has expanded its environmental initiatives and has integrated a broad environmental justice focus into many of the agency’s existing programs centering on food, community gardens, and sustainable agriculture.  The Environmental Programs Assistant assists the organization’s Program Directors to develop community-based educational programs and participatory action research initiatives aimed at better understanding the environmental and health concerns facing the community and at driving policy change to improve the quality of life of the organization’s members and the wider community.

Nuestras Raices seeks a Food Systems Organizer

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Deadline: February 18, 2010 at 5 pm EST

Nuestras Raíces is a non-profit organization that promotes economic, human and community development through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment.  We are working to develop a more effective and equitable food system in Holyoke, through developing networks, partnerships and community leaders for environmental and policy change. We are currently seeking a full-time, grant-funded Food Systems Organizer.