NYC: Queens Botanical Garden seeks Compost Coordinator

The NYC Compost Project, created by the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) in 1993, provides compost outreach and education to New Yorkers in all five boroughs. NYC Compost Project programs and staff are funded through the DSNY Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling (BWPRR) and managed by partner organizations, in close coordination with DSNY-BWPRR. 

Massachusetts: Lutheran Social Services seeks Agricultural Program Coordinator

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) seeks an Agricultural Program Coordinator to manage community garden, beginning farmer and innovative local food initiatives with new Americans in Worcester, MA.   

Georgia: Serenbe Farms seeks Two Full-Season Apprentices

We’re seeking 2 full season apprentices for the 2011 season.
Apprenticeships are 9 months beginning in March and ending in November.

Pennsylvania: Small Farm Central seeks Sales and Marketing Assistant

Small Farm Central provides web services such as websites, online sales, and data management to 100s of direct-marketing farms across the U.S. and Canada. We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented person to join our team and direct our outreach efforts to continue the growth of the service.

Sales experience may be helpful, but is not required. We are looking for someone who wants farmers to succeed and will be able to match our technology solutions to the needs of growers.

Washington State: Harvesting Clean Energy seeks Organizer

Harvesting Clean Energy (HCE) seeks an organizer to launch the Harvesting Clean Energy Online Community and help coordinate the annual Harvesting Clean Energy conference in 2011. With funding from a grant from the US Department of Agriculture, HCE will be developing an on-line community whose goal is to fuel economic development by increasing the number and success rate for smaller-scale renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the rural Northwest.

San Francisco: The Hoop seeks Multiple Interns

We’re a passionate group of entrepreneurs, activists, and food lovers who are on a mission to build a more connected marketplace.  We’re working hard to support the makers of products that we love, and to champion the efforts of people tirelessly working to improve their communities: one bar of chocolate, one pound of quinoa, one sweater, and one soccer ball at a time.

We believe that everything in life is better when life is rich with meaningful connections. By deepening the relationship between consumers and producers –  between ourselves and the craftsmen, artisans and farmers who make the products we buy – we believe we’re not just bettering their worlds, but our own too.  After all, chocolate tastes great, but chocolate you personally helped to bring to market tastes even better.

California: TMHA/Growing Grounds Farm seeks Farm Assistant

Transitions – Mental Health Association (TMHA) has an opening for a Farm Assistant at Growing Grounds Farm in Santa Maria, CA. Growing Grounds Farm is a 4-acre flower and vegetable farm which combines horticultural therapy and vocational training to provide individuals with mental illness employment and a supportive environment where personal growth can be realized.

California: Collective Roots seeks AmeriCorps Member

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.

The Silicon Valley Health Corps Food System Change Agent will work at multiple sites to support Collective Roots in the engagement of an entire community in creating a food system that is healthy and environmentally sustainable. The Food System Change Agent works primarily on implementing innovative programs and activities designed to increase food access, improve health outcomes, and engage local community members in advocating for positive change. This position is 75% work with Collective Roots’ Food System Change Program Area and 25% work with the Garden-Based Learning Program Area.  

California: Veggielution seeks Community Education/Outreach AmeriCorps Member

Veggielution Quarter Time AmeriCorps Member: Community Education/Outreach
About Silicon Valley HealthCorps

School and community gardens promote healthier eating and physical activity while enhancing civic engagement and our sense of community. They are a proven solution to the obesity epidemic, making nutritious food and physical activity more readily available to people of all ages. In an innovative new partnership, The Health Trust has joined together with AmeriCorps and ten local organizations to form the Silicon Valley HealthCorps. The goal of this collaboration is to use gardens, farm to school programs and the work of 46 AmeriCorps volunteers to bring fresh fruits, vegetables and education to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Click here to learn more.

New York: GardenShare seeks Associate Director

GardenShare, a nonprofit organization working to end hunger and strengthen food security in St. Lawrence County, New York, seeks an Associate Director to assist the Executive Director with all aspects of GardenShare’s operation. Responsibilities will include (1) program development and administration; (2) fundraising, grant-seeking, and donor development; (3) hiring and oversight of staff; and (4) financial management. The Associate Director is expected to champion among supporters and the general public GardenShare’s vision of a fair and secure food system and be prepared to become Executive Director in 2012.

Massachusetts: Boston Is Growing Gardens (BIGG) seeks Project Manager

Are you creative, innovative and committed to the urban environment?

Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) is a 33-year old urban environmental non-profit working to preserve, protect and expand open space in Boston. Working collaboratively with community, public agencies, and non-profits, BNAN combines the environment with cultural and social issues. BNAN offers a wide range of educational, recreational and cultural programs to build constituencies for Greenways.

Hawaii: Waimea Country School seeks Part-time Garden Volunteer

Waimea Country School located in Waimea-Kamuela on the Big Island of Hawai’i seeks a part-time garden volunteer.  This is an unpaid, voluntary position requiring a minimum of two hours/week, and up to 8 hours depending on the interest and availability of the volunteer.  Our small school has 40 students in the entire student body and four dedicated teachers.  We have small garden beds throughout the school yard and seek a volunteer with some knowledge of organic gardening in the tropics to help us expand the garden, make better use of our space, maintain supplies and teach gardening lessons to groups of about 10 students at time. Knowledge of native Hawaiian history  and agriculture would be a plus.  Students range in age from 5 to 11. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working with kids and be the part of a growing sustainable education initiative.

North Carolina: The French Broad Food Coop seeks General Manager

The French Broad Food Coop (FBFC) seeks applicants for general manager of a growing cooperative natural grocery poised for change and progress in the transitioning natural foods market of Asheville, NC. Applicants must exhibit forward vision and the strategic planning ability to propel FBFC into a successful and transformative future. General manager must guide operations through positive leadership, effective delegation, staff empowerment and team building. Personal qualities should include assertiveness, consistency, flexibility, and humility, while maintaining high standards for ethical, fair, and just execution of duties. The general manager at FBFC is at all times accountable to the board of directors, the acting voice of FBFC ownership community. The new member of this progressive team must have a desire to work with diverse communities and be active in community outreach, bringing FBFC mission and vision to an ever-expanding vendor, customer, and ownership base, and must recognize the urgency in securing a safe, accessible, and prolific locally-based food economy. Pro-active communication skills are of high value in this position. We seek a revolutionary approach to managing this well-loved, vibrant, natural foods cooperative by a qualified individual.

California: Olive to Bottle seeks Temporary Milling Assistant and Driver

Olive to Bottle (www.olivetobottle.com), the first mobile olive mill in North America, is seeking to hire a temporary employee to assist with mill operation and driving. This is a great experience for someone who is interested to learn more about the olive oil industry, gain a working understanding of the equipment we use and be part of an award-winning, innovative team aspiring to make the best olive oil California growers could hope for.

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) seeks Administrative Council Member

The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)  program seeks a person with a solid understanding of sustainable  agriculture to serve on our Administrative Council (AC). The available  seat is for representation from the agricultural business community.  Applicants must be employed by a private business that serves farmers  and have experience working directly with farms or farming  organizations.  The council has a variety of seats that are designated  for different areas of expertise to assure that SARE has a broad  perspective on sustainable agriculture research and education; however,  members are not advocates for their areas of interest.

NYC: The Foodshed seeks Market Manager and Retail Manager

Two part-time jobs at the Foodshed, a weekly indoor farmer’s market in Brooklyn, open Sundays 11-5.

Tennessee: Williams Island Farm seeks Farm Co-Manager

Williams Island Farm is located on a 450-acre island in the Tennessee River just downstream from Chattanooga, TN.  The farm provides food for several of the city’s restaurants and grocery stores and has a stand at the farmers’ market.  We adhere to organic growing practices and try to be as sustainable and self-sufficient as possible.  Education is a big part of the farm’s mission. It is a place for young farmers to gain experience farming as well as living in a way that requires one be self-reliant.  It is our desire that the young farmers that come out here and the folks in Chattanooga see the connection between place, work, community, and food.   

Minnesota: PRI Cold Climate seeks Education Director

The Permaculture Research Institute Cold Climate is seeking an Education Director to coordinate and implement the educational programs of the organization.  Primary responsibilities include building collaborations with other organizations, marketing PRI’s educational programs, securing new/expanded sources of revenue, and working with a team of teachers to develop curriculum.

NYC: The Cleaver Company seeks Sous Chef/Event Expediter

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

For Busy Catering Business and Restaurant in Chelsea Market, NYC.

Looking to hire ASAP!

Michigan: Kalamazoo Nature Center seeks DeLano Farms Manager

The DeLano Farms Manager position is a regular, full-time position which will develop and manage a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Responsibilities include crop production, planning and management, staff supervision, budget management, planning, and shareholder relations.  This position will provide opportunities for KNC educators to involve the public in the operation 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.