This position is a 15-25 hour per week position. Total hours to be determined. Applications will be accepted until July 15. This is an employee position. Starting pay is $11/hour, to be raised to $12/hour on October 1. NOFA/Mass Employees must be members of NOFA/Mass in good standing, must attend the annual staff meeting on Thursday, October 30, 9-4 pm and the annual staff/board retreat on February 27, 28 and March 1.Email (preferable) or send resume to Julie Rawson at or 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 01005. Include three references or letters of recommendation. Questions, call Julie at (978) 355-2853.

• Research existing Community Farms, their origins, ownership structure, programs, finances, etc

• Research available funding from federal, state, local, and private groups for both organizing and set up

• Target specific communities for organizing based on:

    -  Expressions of interest from local groups and individuals

    -  Availability of farmland

    -  Demographics of local residents and likelihood of broad use and support

    -  Community need

• Work with local groups to identify accessible land, long-term sponsor, governance, funding and programs

• Help guide Community Farm through the set-up phase and leave in hands of strong local group