The Food Project is seeking two Grower’s Assistants for the 2009 growing season.  Applicants for these positions should have high energy for and interest in sustainable agriculture and youth development, as well as a commitment to teamwork.  They should also have creative energy for making a difference in the world and a passion for the vision of The Food Project.

The Grower’s Assistants will work with the Lincoln Farm Manager on our 31-acre farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts, growing, marketing, and distributing produce to shelters, soup kitchens, CSA, and Farmers’ Markets.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in organic crop production/agriculture experience.
• Experience organizing groups safely and productively.
• Experience teaching young people in outdoor setting.
• Experience with/interest in farm equipment.
• Experience and interest in teaching about sustainable agriculture.
• Interest in CSA/greenhouse.
• Dependable, responsible, independent, and open to learning.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Team-oriented individuals with a good sense of humor.

Compensation:
This is a full-time position from April 1 – November 1, 2009. Worker’s compensation and employer sponsored health insurance. Salary of $600 per week.

Responsibilities:
April – June

• Prepare field equipment for the season.
• Assist with field preparation and planting.
• Supervise and teach volunteer groups.
• Assist with additional aspects of CSA and greenhouse.

June – September

• Assist with daily field operations during summer youth program.
• Implement distribution of vegetables to shelters, Farmers’ Market, and CSA shareholders.
• Assist with additional aspects of CSA and greenhouse. 

September – October

• Continue Farmers’ Market and shelter produce distribution.
• Supervise and teach volunteer groups.
• Prepare sites for winter season.
• Assist with additional aspects of CSA and greenhouse.

Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Maintain orderly site for all visitors.
• Attend staff meetings and other staff functions.

Recruitment Process:
We will review all submissions, identify viable candidates and contact ONLY those individuals selected to continue in the search process.
Please send resume and cover letter via email to:
Electronic submission is greatly preferred, or correspondence can be mailed to:

Hiring Manager
The Food Project
PO Box 705
Lincoln, MA  01773
or faxed to: (781) 259-9659
The Food Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The position will be filled when desired candidate is found.