North Carolina – Crane Bay Farms hiring Manager

Oak Island, North Carolina

Crane Bay Farms Manager

Position:             Farm Manager
Status:                Regular, Full‐Time, Non‐Exempt
Hours:                 40 hours per week

About Crane Bay Farms

Crane Bay Farms is being established in co-ordination with a new active senior living community in Oak Island, NC. The farming operation will A) provide fresh vegetables sold on a CSA model to residents of the community and the general public, and B) establish a perennial nursery for fruit and landscaping trees. All farming operations will use organic methods. The initial farm site will cover an approximately 25 acre area, with plans to expand and include additional agricultural enterprises over time.

Position Overview

The Farm Manager will oversee the development of the first two agricultural enterprises at Crane Bay Farms, an organic mixed vegetable CSA and a perennial nursery,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Establish crop production for the community CSA and perennial nursery, including land preparation, crop design, ordering, planting, pest management, propagation, transplanting, weeding, watering, and harvesting

· Coordinate distribution of CSA shares to members and sales of surplus produce not sold through CSA

· Supervise and coordinate with other farmers renting land for operations

· Support farm infrastructure development, including irrigation systems, greenhouses, outbuildings, and equipment

· Greet and answer guest questions about the farm

· Lead volunteers and community members as required

· Manage a team of farm workers in day-to-day farm tasks

· Collect data and support organized record-keeping

· Assist in implementation of farm education and events

· Host guests and lead occasional tours

· Participate in regular staff meetings

Required Qualifications and Experiences

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Strong knowledge of the local season, geography, and area (Brunswick County/Southport, NC)

· At least 3 years of farming experience, especially within the fields of organic farming focused on vegetable production, Community Supported Agriculture, and nursery production, and marketing agricultural products

· Passion for interacting with, educating, and leading a diversity of community participants, volunteers and staff of varied ages and backgrounds.

· Strong knowledge of agricultural equipment use and maintenance.

· Cooperative, service‐oriented attitude and ability to work independently and take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.

· Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills.

· Creative skills and ability to experiment to attain new, better strategies, approaches, and solutions to problems.

· Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-driven environment

· Strong work ethic and ability to perform strenuous physical labor in inclement weather.

· Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

· Detail oriented

· A valid driver’s license

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience. Crane Bay Farms offers a competitive benefits package.

Essential Physical Tasks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., cutting and carrying.

Crane Bay Farms is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please submit a resume to bloomis@pineforestplantation.com. Thank you!

Maine – Maine Audubon hiring Properties Management Assistant

Maine Audubon Position Description

 

Position Title: Properties Management Assistant	Location: Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, ME
Department: Properties	Immediate Supervisor: Director of Properties

Description

Maine Audubon is a widely respected conservation organization with headquarters located in Falmouth, Maine, with state-wide influence.  Our mission is to conserve Maine’s wildlife and habitat through conservation, education, and citizen action.  We are seeking a 30 hour per week Properties Management Assistant at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine.  This is a hands-on skilled position that assists with a variety of property maintenance needs.

The Properties Management Assistant is responsible to assist the Director of Properties with day to day maintenance of Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm property, buildings and associated structures and facilities, in a manner consistent with Maine Audubon’s mission, in order to provide a welcoming, friendly, safe and clean environment for visitors and employees.  Occasional property maintenance work also takes place off site at other Maine Audubon wildlife sanctuary properties.

Essential and Specific Functions

• Responsible for lawn mowing and weed whacking
• Perform daily building cleaning, maintenance, and trash and recycling disposal.
• Perform landscape plantings and landscape bed maintenance
• Work with a range of volunteers on an as needed basis
• Perform general building maintenance and repair projects and seasonal tasks
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on various mowers, power tools, and other landscape equipment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to follow through on job responsibilities
• Assist with winter snow clearing operations, including snow blower operation, hand shoveling, and tractor operation
• Perform and document monthly building and site inspections
• Assist with set-up of events and programs
• Other property care related functions as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge and work experience in use of hand tools, lawn mowers, power hand tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance of these tools
• Landscape/horticulture/nursery education or work experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with power equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, chain saws, and a variety of power tools
• Experience in general building maintenance functions
• Ability to operate basic computer programs
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check

Physical Requirements

• This position has substantial physical demands including the ability to safely handle heavy equipment and materials
• Able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Able to frequently hike natural woodland trails, including all trails on Gilsland Farm
• Able to work outside in all seasons and weather conditions
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to drive passenger vehicles and pickup trucks

Timing and Benefits

• This is a permanent 30 hours per week position, M-F, 7:30 am – 2:00 pm, year-round. Occasional weekend work for special events

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to bpauls@maineaudubon.org with Properties Management Assistant in the subject title.  Position open until filled.  EOE.

Washington – The Herbfarm Restaurant hiring Lead Assistant of Farm & Gardens

Woodinville, Washington

The Herbfarm Restaurant  Lead Assistant of Farm & Gardens

Revised 2018

Position:    Farm & Garden Manager’s Assistant—average 30 hours per week. Year ‘round employment. Full thyme mid-April-October. Part thyme November-March.  Wage: DOE

Location:   The Herbfarm Restaurant, 14590 NE 145^th St, Woodinville, WA and the farm in Redmond on 124^th.

Phone: (425) 485-5300  http://www.theherbfarm.com

The Herbfarm Restaurant began as an actual herb farm in Fall City, Washington. We started serving educational luncheons in a garage in 1986. We then moved to 9-course dinners matched with wines. Ingredients are always local and often from our own farm. Chef-Selected menus have themes which change every few weeks.

After a fire in 1997 which destroyed the restaurant/garage we re-opened in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country with 6,000 sq ft of gardens and a 5-acre farm just up the valley. We aim to create the finest dining experience in the world through welcoming decor, great service and food. Guests are toured through the Garden pre-dinner.

The Herbfarm is the only AAA 5-Diamond rated restaurant west of Chicago and north of San Francisco.

Overview:  Take lead, under Head Farmer/Gardener with:

The Farm: All aspects of 5-acre production farm–seeding, plant propagations, plant/supply shopping, watering, feeding, weeding, transplanting, animal care. Daily harvest with great detail & delivery for kitchen needs.  Irrigation systems, tractor use & care, tool/supply organization, composting, maintenance of farm infrastructure (fixing things). Supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers. Guest tours.

The Garden: Maintenance & design of food related plantings of raised beds and surrounding public display gardens at The Herbfarm Restaurant site ensuring gardens are presentable for guest viewing, weddings and tours at all times. Incorporate representative plantings of herbs & vegetables on current menus. Coordinate with Willows Lodge’s Department of Natural Beauty for hardscape lodge’s needs. Indoor plants. Combine creativity, whimsy, and function.

Be ready to be the lead when the lead is off.

Details:

• Outdoor work in all types of weather– hot, cold, wet, windy
• Organized, organizer, & persistent
• Hard, manual labor
• Professional, friendly guest & staff interactions
• Work at least 50% of weekend days
• Accuracy and consistency and cleanliness in daily kitchen harvest/delivery
• Thoughtful about tasks and striving for quality and efficiency
• Work on own and as leader of a team at farm and garden
• Daily care of livestock
• Communicate clearly and timely via email, text, in person.
• Care and training of pet pigs
• Tidiness and safety with tools & hoses

Experience and Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in commercial/public farm or garden with vegetables, herbs, edible flowers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience seeding, and propagation in and out of greenhouse setting
• Bed and landscape design experience a plus
• Tractor experience a plus
• Farm animal care/beekeeping experience a plus
• Physically capable–wheelbarrows, shoveling, hauling, bending, weeding, composting
• Strength–able to lift 40# repeatedly in the course of a day
• Understanding of IPM, biological soil and plant management and market farming helpful
• Knowledge but also willingness to learn about new plants and methods
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Dropbox
• Some supervisory experience
• Communication skills-oral and written

Character Traits

Works well with others and alone         Organized/Organizer

Self starter, motivated                         Dependable, timely

Takes pride in work well done              Customer oriented

Sense of humor                                  Leadership skills

Takes and gives direction well             Interest in cooking/fine dining

Benefits

• Work for a place you can be proud of
• A year ‘round position where you can get your hands dirty and participate in creating the finest dining experience in the world every day.
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401K Plan

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to The Herbfarm Restaurant at jobs@theherbfarm.com

Washington – The Herbfarm Restaurant hiring Production Farmer and Kitchen Gardener

Woodinville, Washington

Production Farmer & Kitchen Gardener for The Herbfarm Restaurant

The  Herbfarm  is  a  one-of-a-kind  AAA  5-diamond-rated  restaurant  serving  9 course chef–selected menus for a  4-hour dining experience. The restaurant has had its own farm for 30 years and uses only locally sourced ingredients in its 20 different menu changes each year. It is America’s only 5-Diamond Restaurant north of San Francisco and west of Chicago.

Position:                Herbfarm Restaurant Production Farmer/Gardener, a full-time, year around position.
Start ASAP
Location:               The Herbfarm Restaurant and Farm in the Sammamish Valley, about 25 minutes northeast of Seattle, Washington
Gardens/Restaurant: 14590 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
Supervisors:       The Herbfarm Chef and the General Manager
Phone: 425-485-5300      Email:    jobs@theherbfarm.com

Overview: Maintain the Herbfarm Restaurant’s 5-acre production farm that grows, harvests, & delivers high quality herbs, eggs, and produce to our restaurant. Animal care. Oversight of on-site display gardens. Oversee staff/volunteers. Computerized tracking of crops and harvested produce. Flexibility and willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours in all weather.

Details:

• Creating and maintaining growing schedule for The Herbfarm farm based on the chef’s
• Planting. Cultivating. Weeding. Harvesting to kitchen specifications. Transplanting. Seeding. Trellising. Irrigation.
• Operating a tractor, walk-behind tractor, rototiller, and mulching
• IPM and biological soil & plant management for sustainable techniques. Composting.
• Occasional interaction with public when restaurant classes & events are at the farm or at educational events.
• Care of apiary, pigs, chickens.
• Oversee farm
• Oversee, train, manage, keep happy: Assistant Farmer and small team of seasonal workers and volunteers.
• Represent The Herbfarm in local community agricultural organizations and
• Communicate consistently with the General Manager and The Herbfarm

Experience and Qualifications:

• 2+ full growing seasons experience with row crop vegetables and culinary herbs (preferably in Western Washington or similar climate)
• Creative skills to manage all aspects of mixed vegetable, fruit, flower, & herb production
• A long term interest in farming & local food production
• Good physical condition: able to lift 50# repeatedly with stamina &
• Simple tinkerer/fixer with basic carpentry skills
• Experience with small gas powered machinery, i.e. rototillers & mulching mowers
• Experience driving tractors and using farm implements
• Be self-directed and comfortable working alone AND be a team player reaching for shared goals
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Experience managing growing and harvest data
• Understanding of IPM, biological soil and plant management

Character Traits:

• Works well with others and alone takes direction well
• Self -starting, motivated
• Dependable, timely
• Takes pride in work well done Organized and tidy
• Guest oriented
• Cares for staff
• Creative AND willing to take artistic direction Must be interested in food
• Communicates well Trustworthy and honest Doesn’t give up easily

To    Apply:

Send resume and cover letter. Come by for a tour of restaurant and garden any day between 10 and 3. Direct emails to: jobs@theherbfarm.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Massachusetts – Land’s Sake hiring Fill In Summer Farm Educators

Weston, Massachusetts

Fill In Summer Farm Educators with Land’s Sake Farm

Seasonal, fill-in Employee – 40 hours/week for select weeks

Dates of Employment: Flexible, looking for week-long commitments in  July, and August 2018
Supervisor/Reports to: Education Manager

Organizational Overview:
Founded in 1980, Land’s Sake is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to responsible stewardship of suburban farmland and forests. By combining ecologically sound land management with experiential farm-based education, we provide a powerful model of how public open space can be effectively used and enjoyed by the community. We operate three interdependent branches: (1) sustainable land management and open space preservation, (2) farm-based education, and (3) a community farm. The education department serves our community through group/school programs, after school programs, adult education workshops and summer programs. Land’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for all positions. To learn more about this unique nonprofit please visit: www.landssake.org

Farm and Forest

Farm and Forest is a farm and outdoor education program dedicated to building meaningful community and connections to the land for children in grades 1-4 in nine independent full-week sessions throughout the summer. The program runs from 8:30-3:30 and includes time for snack and lunch for the first eight weeks, and will run from 9:00-4:00 for the week of August 21. Daily activities include garden projects, arts and crafts, animal chores, tree climbing, games, harvesting produce to bring home, and exploring our natural landscape. This year, for the first time, Land’s Sake is piloting a second group of Farm & Forest, running parallel to the original sessions for select weeks .

Position Summary

Land’s Sake seeks a Lead Educator for our Farm and Forest summer program. The person in this position must be able to work for at least one week-long period in June, July, and/or August of 2018 and to attend staff training days during the week of June 18th. There will be the option for part-time hours the week of August 27. Working closely with the Education Manager, the Farm and Forest Educator will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality educational programming for up to 12 elementary school youth for week-long, full day summer programs. The Farm and Forest Educator will be provided with a consistent daily schedule and programming ideas, and will have opportunity to bring their passions and interest to the programming, choose activities and games, and design curriculum.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, organized, great with teaching a range of ages, experienced in behavior management, and a team player. Previous farm or garden experience is a must as well as comfort working around a variety of animals including chickens, rabbits, sheep, and goats. Other helpful skills include experience cooking ability, carpentry skills, artistic ability, etc. This position will include the additional responsibilities of: assisting with Education Garden preparation and maintenance, assisting with livestock care, general branch and organizational development and other non-education related tasks. The Farm and Forest Educator works collaboratively with other staff to effectively manage the inherent risks of working on a farm, maintain our unique farm aesthetic, teach and follow best management practices for sustainable food production. Collaboration and effective communication between the other branches of the organization are vital for this job; along with all staff, the Farm and Forest Educator works diligently to carry out mission oriented goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Farm and Forest

• Maintain responsibility for day to day function of Farm and Forest
  ● Coordinate program related logistics, specifically with adjunct educators, community partners/organizations and Land’s Sake staff
  ● Develop and implement mission-based curriculum
  ● Maintain responsibility for the physical and emotional safety and wellness of Farm and Forest
• Manage behavior of Farm and Forest youth
• Supervise and direct Farm and Forest Junior Leaders
  ● Communicate with parents as needed
  ● Write articles for the newsletter, blog posts, or social media updates as needed
  ● Gather weekly feedback from participants and families

Other Responsibilities
● Assist with management of the Education Garden
● Assist with the management of a variety of livestock
● Assist with other non-education related tasks as needed

Qualifications:
● College degree in education, horticulture, farming, environmental science, environmental education, etc required or related field required.

• Teaching and/or youth leadership experience in a school or non-traditional setting with proven ability around youth safety, group management and discipline
  ● Experience in a leadership role at a camp, school, after school program, or other youth program
  ● The ability to multi-task and work independently
  ● Respectful, clear and patient interpersonal communication skill set that allows for collaborative work across departments
• Strong written communication skills
  ● Professional character that is consistent, capable, self-directed, well organized, flexible, personable, and is able to maintain composure in a changing environment
  ● Access to a car and valid driver’s license
  ● Must be able to pass CORI check
  ● Current First Aid and CPR certification
  ● Basic computer and office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Knowledge of second language a plus

Massachusetts – TerraCorps hiring AmeriCorps positions

Various Locations, Massachusetts

AmeriCorps Outreach Positions with TerraCorps- MA

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program helping communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. This year we are looking for 36 new members to become part of the TerraCorps team! As a member you will join 35 other TerraCorps members to serve with nonprofit partner organizations across Massachusetts. Members may serve in one of four positions, two of which focus on community outreach and education.

Community Engagement Coordinators (CEC) build the long-term capacity of their service sites by developing culturally inclusive systems, programing, partnerships, and events. By collaborating with community groups, CEC’s demonstrate how the sustainable use and conservation of land can help address community needs related to education, public health, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, poverty, hunger, and cultural decline. By helping a broader cross-section of people experience the benefits of open space, CECs build connections between land and people that increase public support for land access, revitalization, and conservation initiatives.

Youth Education Coordinators (YEC) build the long-term capacity of their service site by engaging youth in service learning, experiential education, and inquiry-based science and nature learning projects. They collaborate with schools, libraries, and youth groups on projects that connect you people to the natural world, improve science literacy, and encourage healthy lifestyles. By serving with youth in an outdoor learning environment, they reinforce the connection between people, nature, and community and foster an inclusive land stewardship ethic in future generations.

Members serve in full-time (38 hours/week) 11-month positions. These 1,700 hour AmeriCorps positions receive a living allowance, education award, and additional AmeriCorps benefits. The 2018-2019 program will run from 8/27/18 – 7/26/19. Application specifics, position descriptions, and information about organizations hosting TerraCorps members can be found at www.terracorps.org/become-a-member/. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Interviews begin late-April, and we aim to fill all positions by mid-July.

AmeriCorps programs provide equal service opportunities. TerraCorps will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to any particular status. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations for interviews and service upon request. TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps grant program contingent on federal funding through the Corporation of National and Community Service.

Massachusetts – DAISA Enterprises hiring Food System Associate

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Job Posting: Food Enterprises/ Food System Associate

About DAISA Enterprises, LLC

DAISA Enterprises is a growing consulting and tech development firm bringing entrepreneurial passion and agility to a diverse range of clients to support the realization of equitable food systems and vibrant communities.  Projects are at the nexus of food, culture, community, and economic development. DAISA specializes in innovative and community-based approaches to strategy consulting, program design and management, and impact evaluation. DAISA is addressing an exciting niche, and has been able to secure nationally significant projects with such clients as the Kresge Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Self-Help Credit Union, amongst others, and is launching innovative products and investments.

The Associate Position

This full-time position provides a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and impactful firm working with regional and national foundations, social enterprises, government agencies, and community-based non-profits to improve community health, and innovate new programs and technologies. This role requires prior direct experience with food systems projects and/or businesses, and a deep commitment to social justice and equitable community development.

The Associate will be immersed in exciting projects working with a small team of passionate colleagues and a number of diverse stakeholders, and will have an opportunity for growth in responsibilities. Tasks will vary and could include designing and executing research; data analysis and recommendations; developing and reviewing business plans; preparing and executing meetings, trainings and events; designing and conducting stakeholder surveys and interviews and more.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to comprehend and internalize the DAISA values and larger vision of the work and be able to manage and competently execute tasks, as well as to take a proactive and creative approach.   DAISA is innovating new approaches and initiatives in a challenging space – the Associate must be excited and comfortable being in an entrepreneurial environment and team.

Skills & Required Experience

• A relevant graduate degree strongly preferred, i.e. MBA, MPPA, MPH, Food Systems
• Experience with food systems projects and/or social impact businesses, business planning, and/or with research, analysis, field scan and participatory research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail, strong excel, data analysis skills
• Self-motivated with proven ability to work effectively within a telecommuting environment/ remote team
• A willing team player, problem solver, proactive and keen to contribute ideas, while also listening and responding to different stakeholders and feedback
• Fluency with workplace technology – Office suite, Google suite, project management tools, social media
• Some regional and national travel is required

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• High quality benefits package including health insurance, 401k savings plan, generous paid vacation, opportunity to participate in a profit sharing plan

TO APPLY – Please send resume and cover letter to holly@daisaenterprises.com. Deadline: July 31, 2018

California – MEarth hiring Property Manager

Carmel, California

Here is the link to the job announcement:

http://mearthcarmel.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Property-Manager_-Job-Description-2018.07.05-1.pdf

This is a full time, 40 hour/week, exempt position. Salary and paid vacation package is competitive. Presently, no insurance is offered. However, the Board of Directors and new Executive Director have made securing increased funding to provide insurance for all staff a high priority objective for the organization.

To apply, please follow this link: https://goo.gl/forms/zaDYnoR9Oa7saUx72

New York – Glynwood hiring Senior Director of Farm

Cold Spring, New York

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GLYNWOOD’S FARM

About Glynwood

Glynwood’s mission is to ensure that the Hudson Valley is a region defined by food, where farming thrives, where farmers prosper, food entrepreneurs succeed, residents are nourished and visitors inspired.

Located on a 225-acre property near Cold Spring, NY, in the Hudson Valley, Glynwood is focused on creating robust regional development and growth in the Hudson Valley, based on regenerative agriculture, that preserves and expands land in farming, feeds our families, and provides an example of a food system which is healthier for us, our communities, and our environment. Vegetable and diversified liverstock farming operations, training the next generation of sustainable farmers, and support of regional farmers are key initiatives that bring our mission to life. For more information on Glynwood and its programs, see http://www.glynwood.org.

Glynwood is seeking a hands-on, talented, experienced, respected and engaging Senior Director of Glynwood’s Farm, a farmer with a whole-farm vision and excellent planning and program management capabilities to implement that vision;  a bridgebuilder with outstanding organizational and teaching skills, as well as strong supervisory management skills; and a leader and mentor who is approachable and inspiring. Successful candidates will be mission-driven leaders with passion for excellence in farming and in training of the next generation of regional farmers.

As part of Glynwood’s Leadership Team, the Senior Director of Glynwood’s Farm will play a critical role in advancing our work to provide excellence in Glynwood’s experiential farmer training programs based on a working farm, managed to the highest standards of regenerative agriculture. In partnership with Program Directors, this position will oversee our Apprentice Program and other farming education programs.

The Senior Director of Glynwood’s Farm reports directly to the Vice President of Programs and is an integral part of Glywnood’s leadership team. This position has three direct reports (Livestock Manager, Vegetable Production Manager, and Director of Farm Stewardship).

 

 

Responsibilities

• Direct and increase integration of Glynwood’s livestock and vegetable farming operations
• Propose, get alignment on and implement a Whole Farm Plan that clearly articulates best practice goals for farm practices and improvements, infrastructure needs, stewardship initiatives, and farm enterprise business goals
• Lead, evaluate, and further improve Glynwood’s farmer training programs, including apprenticeships, farm business incubator, and peer learning workshops for regional farmers
• In partnership with the Director of Farm Stewardship, advance the practice of resilient and regenerative agriculture onsite and oversee on-farm research initiatives
• Develop and manage farm and farm program budgets, including revenue and expense tracking

• Develop and implement a protocol for testing efficacy of innovative farming methods
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as peers, partners, grantors, agencies, participants, farmers, community groups, and organizations

• Consistently develop and deliverperational goals for farming operations and farmer training programs
• Maintain Organic and Animal Welfare Approved certifications
• Partner with Glynwood’s Directors of Regional Food and Public Programs to ensure alignment on programs and events
• Serve as the engaging spokesperson for Glynwood’s farm and farmer training programs
• Develop a marketing and sales program for Glynwood’s farm products that will provide experience in business best practices for farmer training participants
• Work collaboratively with property team to ensure property and infrastructure needs are met
• Actively participate in leadership meetings
• Be an engaged bridgebuilder between Glynwood’s farm and programs
• Support fundraising for the farmer training programs, including support in grant writing, reporting, funder relationship cultivation, and networking
• Teach in the farmer training programs, and develop managers as excellent teachers of apprentices.
• Effectively lead and supervise direct reports on staff of the farming operations and farmer training programs, and develop their capabilities in a team-based environment

 

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years management experience in vegetable and pasture-based livestock farm operations with an increasing scope of responsibility
• Minimum of 8-10 years of supervisory management experience
• Minimum 4-6 years experience teaching or mentoring beginning farmers and/or apprenticeship training program experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Extensive knowledge of regenerative farming practices
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Internal and external bridgebuilder
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Outstanding teacher in experiential learning methods and environments
• Experienced and effective in budget and program development, management, and reporting
• Excellent written and public speaking communications skills, with a desire and proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge levels

• In-depth network of colleagues in the farming sector and the Hudson Valley is a plus

• Results oriented: ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and in a collegial manner
• Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, and social media platforms
• Outstanding initiative: highly effective and solutions oriented
• Reliable, resilient, and organized

• Excellent follow-through with outstanding judgment and a positive attitude
• Respected in the field and continuously striving to be up-to-date in regenerative agriculture
• Highly effective and at ease in working in a team-based environment

If you want to make a difference every day, if you have the capabilities, experience, and desire to succeed in this role and want to join an exceptional and impactful organization, please send a cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, to jobs@kkandp.com. Please include “Senior Director of Glynwood’s Farm” in the subject line.

Glynwood offers a highly competitive annual compensation package with excellent benefits. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and email. Background checks and computer literacy tests are required for final candidates for this position.

Glynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

 

 

Wisconsin – Reap Food Group hiring Multiple Positions

Madison, Wisconsin

FARM TO BUSINESS DIRECTOR

REAP FOOD GROUP 

• LOCATION Madison, WI
• CATEGORY Nonprofit
• JOB TYPE Full-Time

REAP Food Group connects producers, consumers, and businesses to grow a healthful, just, and sustainable local food system in Southern Wisconsin. REAP believes in good food, grown well, available to all. Pioneers in the local and sustainable food movement, REAP’s initiatives include Farm to School activities in the Madison Metropolitan School District; Southern Wisconsin Buy Fresh Buy Local, a certification program for restaurants and institutions; and the Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas, a consumer guide to local food.JOB DESCRIPTIONJoin a team that is passionate about creating a just, local and sustainable food system in Southern Wisconsin. REAP Food Group, a non-profit organization based in Madison, WI, believes that increasing access of local and sustainably grown food by all residents strengthens our regional economy, improves health outcomes of all and builds deep connections between our rural and urban neighbors.The Farm to Business Director will provide strategic direction, management and implementation of REAP’s  Farm to Business initiatives including 1) development of a Farm to Hospital initiative with area healthcare facilities, 2) coordination of a pilot vegetable processing project in 2019 for several institutional buyers, and 3) cultivation of the Buy Fresh Buy Local program, a restaurant and institutions partnership program committed to supporting a just, sustainable, local food system.

The ideal candidate will be excited to work in a positive, mission-based non-profit culture where we work hard as a team, laugh often and have each other’s backs.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead strategic oversight and goals for Farm to Business initiatives;
• Partner with Farm to School staff on procurement efforts;
• Build our initiative with area healthcare facilities to establish sustainable purchasing policies and increase procurement and promotion of local and sustainably grown foods;
• Coordinate a pilot processing project to provide minimally-processed local and sustainably grown foods to healthcare and school institutional buyers;
• Direct the Buy Fresh, Buy Local Program. This includes leading strategic development of the program, recruitment and renewal of partners, collection and evaluation of purchasing data and marketing and support of partners.
• Hire, manage and guide program assistants and interns;
• Identify funding opportunities, work with Executive Director to write and submit grants, and oversee grant reporting requirements. Participate in REAP’s fundraising activities;
• Represent REAP on relevant coalitions and committees.

Required Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – or equivalent training and experience – in food science, agriculture, food studies, or related field;
• Demonstrated experience with program development and management.
• Dedication and enthusiasm for building collaborative partnerships;
• Entrepreneurial, with a creative drive to solve problems and identify and fill gaps.
• Excellent self-direction, organization and follow through;
• Strong quantitative skills to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, this is a program built on good relationships with farmers and buyers.

Desired Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Experience with farms and food producers that directly serve the Madison area;
• Experience with food safety, food processing, and/or institutional food production;
• Knowledge of local food procurement, school food procurement, and the farm to institution movement;
• Familiarity with farms and food producers that directly serve the Madison area;
• MBA or demonstrated experience with business strategy development.

Appointment Type: This is a full-time appointment reporting to the Executive Director. Salary $42,000 – $45,000, commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package (health and dental insurance, 401(k) and paid time off). Depending on experience, we will consider less than full-time proposals.

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $42,000.00 – $45,000.00HOW TO APPLYEmail jobs@reapfoodgroup.org

Please submit resume and a letter of interest detailing your passion for building local food systems to jobs@reapfoodgroup.org. Applications may also be mailed to: Farm to Business Director Search, REAP Food Group, 306 E. Wilson St., Suite 2W, Madison, WI 53703.

REAP values diverse life experience in its hiring process and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: July 22, 2018 at 5 P.M. CST

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FARM TO SCHOOL & COMMUNITY

REAP FOOD GROUP 

• LOCATION Madison, WI
• CATEGORY Nonprofit
• JOB TYPE Full-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONREAP Food Group connects producers, consumers, businesses, and organizations to grow a healthful, just, and sustainable local food system in Southern Wisconsin. REAP believes in good food, grown well, available to all. Pioneers in the local and sustainable food movement, REAP’s initiatives include Farm to School activities in the Madison Metropolitan School District; Southern Wisconsin Buy Fresh Buy Local, a certification program for restaurants and institutions; and the Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas, a consumer guide to local food.

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosting Date: June 23, 2018

Deadline for Application: July 22, 2018

Join a team that is passionate about creating a just, local and sustainable food system in Southern Wisconsin. REAP Food Group, a non-profit organization based in Madison, WI, believes that increasing access of local and sustainably grown food by all residents strengthens our regional economy, improves health outcomes of all and builds deep connections between our rural and urban neighbors.

The Farm to School & Community Director will provide strategic direction, management and implementation of REAP’s Farm to School Program in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) as well as grow our community engagement beyond school walls to increase community access to food education and sustainable local foods. Farm to School brings fresh, local, sustainably produced food to K-12 students, establishes reliable markets for local farms using sustainable agriculture practices, and provides hands-on education in Madison classrooms and communities.

The ideal candidate will be excited to work in a positive, mission-based non-profit culture where we work hard as a team, laugh often and have each other’s backs.