See slow food and Wallace center internships (items #1 and #5).
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Table of contents:
1. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Brooklyn, NY: Slow Food USA Strategic
Initiatives Internship - Caroline Morris <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
2. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Farm Manager Assistant Sharon-CT -
<[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
3. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Restoring Roots Cooperative Is Hiring:
IMPORTANT CORRECTION - please repost - Karen Chaffee <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
4. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] 2016 Internshi/Resident Farmer Program -
"Forks Farm" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
5. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Arlington, VA - Internship, Wallace
Center - "Cordova, Alex" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
6. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Job Posting: Farm-to-School Coordinator,
Newport, VT - "Katherine Sims | GMFTS" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
7. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Decorah, Iowa | Full Time/Seasonal Seed
Production/Garden Crew - <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
8. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Livestock Apprenticeship, Cold Spring, NY
- Donald Arrant <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
9. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Program Manager position at Urban Roots,
Austin, TX - Maxey Elliott <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
10. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] East Fishkill, Dutchess County, NY -
Farm Manager Job Opportunity - Thor Hartten <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
11. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Washington, DC - Environmental Education
Specialist - Noah Lee <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
12. [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Farm workers and assistant manager
wanted - Rebecca Miller <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 10:15:05 -0500
From: Caroline Morris <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Brooklyn, NY: Slow Food USA
Strategic Initiatives Internship
JOB TITLE: Strategic Initiatives Intern
DATE: March to May
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
REPORTS TO: Director of Strategy and Community Engagement, Megan Larmer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Slow Food USA seeks a motivated, energetic and conscientious intern to join
and support our efforts to change the culture of food. The ideal candidate
will have excellent attention to detail and enthusiasm for our work.
Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization with members in over 150
countries and 1,300 volunteer-led chapters around the world. We were
founded in 1989 to counter the rise of fast food and the disappearance of
local food cultures. Today, we coordinate local, national and global
initiatives to achieve our vision of a world where everyone can enjoy food
that’s good for them, good for farmers and workers and good for the planet.
The U.S. branch, Slow Food USA, is a national nonprofit with a small staff
based in Brooklyn, NY and over 200 volunteer-led chapters nationwide. The
Strategic Initiatives Intern will support the Ark of Taste
<http://www.slowfoodusa.org/ark-of-taste-in-the-usa> program and assembly
of the USA delegation to Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016
<http://www.slowfoodusa.org/terra-madre-salone-del-gusto-2016>. He or she
will gain knowledge and skills in the areas biodiversity, event planning,
data management, and website maintenance.
DUTIES:
- Work closely with staff and supervisor to recruit and evaluate
applicants to the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2016 (TMSdG) USA delegation
- Respond to inquiries and requests from local leaders and the public
about TMSdG
- Assist in creating communications and materials related to TMSdG and
the Ark of Taste through writing and content building
- Prepare new entries to the online Ark of Taste catalog
- Participate in general office operations such as attending staff
meetings, answering the phone, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently both in a group and
independently
- Customer service, community organizing, or similar experience
- Some experience with HTML is preferred
- An interest in biodiversity and global food and farming issues is
preferred
- Commitment to justice and inclusion, especially with regard to race,
class, gender and our food system
START DATE: March 1 (flexible)
A minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Internships are unpaid;
however, students may earn academic credit.
Please send cover letter and resume to Megan Larmer at
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Applications accepted until position is
filled.
Slow Food USA is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the
diverse community that works toward and cares about a healthy food system.
Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to
apply.
--
Caroline Morris
*Administrative Assistant*
Slow Food USA
www.slowfoodusa.org<http://www.slowfoodusa.org>
(718) 260-8000 x152
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Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:35:56 -0500
From: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Farm Manager Assistant Sharon-CT
Q Farms is a protein and diversified pasture based farm located on 100 acres
of land in northwestern Connecticut (Sharon). Our goal is to provide people a
diverse way of meeting their protein needs. We believe that a sustainable
lifestyle requires us to look to a range of options to meet our health needs
while protecting the environment and respecting the plants and animals that
provide these nutrients to us.
We raise pastured pigs, meat chickens, and layer hens for a variety of
different markets. This year we will be starting a USDA poultry processing
facility, in order to slaughter our own and possibly other farms poultry. We
have planted many young fruit and nut trees, mushrooms and will be growing
beans and peas this year to add another product to the farm’s offering. We
also hope to include small ruminants in the farms pasture rotations this year.
Q Farms is also passionate about developing sustainable environment solutions
and has also expanded into honey bees expecting to have 30 beehives this
spring.
Farm Manager Assistant
Q Farms is hiring a full-time, year-round Farm Manager Assistant, who will
report to the Farm Manager. This position will offer the opportunity to be
part of a starting sustainable agricultural enterprise, to grow and develop
alongside it, with the potential to grow into an expanded career path. As Q
Farms grows, the responsibilities will as well, which will create the
opportunity to further develop and pursue personal and farming goals. The
employee will take part in all aspects of the farm, and his/her main
responsibilities will include all aspects of raising and caring for the farms’
livestock and performing other tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Farm Manager Assistant include, but are not
limited to:
o Animal Husbandry
Supporting the Farm Manager with all aspects of the poultry operations, the
ruminant operations, and the pig operations as needed, including;
- Feeding, watering and moving all livestock;
- Setting up and taking down electric fencing and netting on a daily
basis, supporting the farm’s intensive management grazing practices;
- Assisting the Farm Manager in creating intensive managed grazing
schedules and plans;
- Supporting the Farm Manager in maintaining the highest animal welfare
and health practices;
- Driving animals to/from processing facilities
o Nut, fruit and bean production
Providing support in the production of a variety of nuts, fruits and beans,
including;
- Planting, watering and maintaining nut trees, fruit trees and shrubs
and bean crops;
- Harvesting fruits, nuts and beans when applicable.
o Poultry processing
Supporting the team in all aspects of poultry processing at least one day a
week; including;
- Taking part in slaughtering the animals;
- Being a part of the eviscerating team;
- Butchering and processing;
- Packaging and cleaning after the job.
o Maintenance
Upon request, supporting the Farm Manager performing amongst others the
following tasks;
- Brush clearing, the occasional mowing of the field and plowing after
snowfall;
- Basic barnyard carpentry and equipment maintenance;
- Support structural maintenance and cleaning of structures;
- Maintain overall clean and organized work environment
o Sales and Marketing
The employee will support the Sales and Marketing by;
- Maintaining contact with (potential) clients;
- Assisting in the maintenance of the website and contributing to the
farms social media pages;
- Possibility to contribute in accounting tasks;
- Deliver finished product to customers.
o Administration
The Farm Manager Assistant will support the team with administrative tasks,
such as;
- Assisting with record keeping;
- Taking inventory;
- Product sales;
- Ordering feed and other necessities when requested.
Required skills
o Previous experience in farming preferable, but not essential.
o Share the teams’ vision of sustainable agriculture, animal welfare,
and support the Q Farms mission.
o Being proactive, energetic and flexible, and able to work
independently as well as being a member of a small team.
o Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
o Livestock handling, bean growing as well as tractor, chainsaw, and
utility vehicle operation experience are a plus, but not required.
o Ability to lift a 50lb. bag.
o A positive attitude is a must. We enjoy our day-to-day work and want
to find a coworker who can work hard and be efficient while still having fun
working in a beautiful environment.
o Must have a valid drivers license.
Compensation
A small cottage with a personal kitchen and bathroom on the farm is available
for employees who don’t have local accommodation. Q Farms offers an hourly
pay rate commensurate with experience. An employee should be fairly flexible
in the hours and days that they work.
Contact
In order to apply, please send your resume and cover letter before March 1st
2016 to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
More About Q Farms
Q Farms is a family run business and the owners actively participate in the
operations. The farm manager has farmed for 7 years as the beekeeper and
assistant livestock manager at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in
NY. Before that he was an agriculture extension Peace Corps volunteer for
three years in Malawi, East Africa. Him and his wife have joined Q Farms in
April 2015, because of the opportunity to put their passion for socially and
ecologically responsible agriculture into practice.
We believe that when an animal has healthy, natural food, clean water,
pastures to roam and is monitored and interacted with regularly to detect any
small issues before they get to be problems, they will thrive and produce the
highest quality meat. We do not use pesticides, non-therapeutic antibiotics
or other chemicals on our farm. We believe that this requires us to have a
diverse group of animals and plants that ensure that there is a depth and
breadth of variation to replicate what nature does best. We seek to create an
ecosystem on our Farm that allows all of our plants and animals to thrive.
We also care about the humane treatment of our animals from birth to
processing. Where we can, we will process the animals at our own facility.
When we can’t we will ensure that we find a processing facility that is
passionate about the humane treatment of animals.
Together, with our community, we believe we can build a sustainable, viable
farming business if we work to stay connected with our customers, help educate
them on the food they eat and be open to changing and modifying our products
to best suit what they want without compromising our values to ensure our
animals are raised in a humane, healthy, happy environment.
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 10:46:01 -0500
From: Karen Chaffee <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Restoring Roots Cooperative Is
Hiring: IMPORTANT CORRECTION - please repost
Greetings all,
*There is a important correction in the link to our job announcement below*
Boston, MA: Restoring Roots Cooperative Seeks Edible and Ecological
Landscape Professional to join as a worker-owner - Karen Chaffee <
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Job Posting: http://bit.ly/RRCJoin
Thank you,
Karen
Karen Chaffee
Worker-Owner
Restoring Roots Cooperative
*Healing Land, Nourishing People*
http://restoringroots.net/
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
617.942.0561
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Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:53:52 -0500
From: "Forks Farm" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] 2016 Internshi/Resident Farmer
Program
Forks Farm offers a seasonal farm internship program during the growing season
– April 15 through the end of November. This opportunity is structured to
help teach aspiring farmers all aspects of raising, processing and marketing
grass based, chemical-free meats and eggs. This is a full time, live-in
position. We provide room and board and a stipend depending on experience.
An end-of-season bonus may be awarded dependent on performance.
We raise 100% grass fed beef and lamb, woodlot pork, pastured poultry, free
range eggs and we market other local farmer’s products. We have been farming
the better portion of our lives and have been on this farm in northeast
Pennsylvania since 1986. We farm using organic (non-certified) and
sustainable techniques. No toxic chemicals, exceptional animal care and
handling, strong customer relations, low input, solar based, forage based
agriculture are elements of our farm’s foundation.
We are a small (150 acre) grass based farm direct marketing all of our
products. We believe in and utilize humane handling of our animals,
management intensive rotational grazing, on- farm poultry processing,
relationship marketing. We market our foods through an on-farm store,
seasonal on-farm farmer’s market (Forks Farm Market), off farm farmer’s
markets, buying clubs, wholesale markets and pre-ordered custom sales.
The farmer-apprentice handles the day-to-day chores and responsibilities of
caring for approximately 50 head of beef cattle (cow/calf & stocker), 50 hogs,
3200 pastured broilers, 300 laying hens, 250 pastured turkeys, 2 dogs, many
cats and several hundred customers. Daily feeding, watering, rotational
grazing, processing (butchering), marketing and all aspects of farm food
production will be experienced.
Skills required: Willingness to learn, interest in animal husbandry, soil
science, biology, intensive grazing, farm-scale poultry processing, drive a
standard transmission, mechanical aptitude, carpentry, plumbing, electrical,
forestry. Job includes daily equipment operation – tractor, truck (standard
transmission), power tools (chainsaw, brush cutter, hand tools). Also
computer, composting, electric fencing, food prep and culinary arts, personal
relations, common sense, honesty, observance and sense of humour are required
to perform everyday tasks. You should be able to lift heavy weights as moving
pasture pens and feed is a daily requirement. Should be self-motivated and
comfortable working alone and with others.
Hours can be long and irregular – what ever it takes, a farmer is always on
call. You will work closely with our family, day workers, animals and
customers. Time off and opportunity for educational experience provided.
This is a position for someone who REALLY wants to learn how to farm and
produce high quality, healthy food for the community! You will work hard, eat
well, sleep well, learn about yourself, sustainable agriculture and what it
takes to produce food in a grass based environment.
You can learn more about Forks Farm at our website, forksfarmmarket.com<http://forksfarmmarket.com>,
facebook and by speaking with our past interns (names and contact information
gladly provided ). References include: PASA (Pennsylvania Association for
Sustainable Agriculture), Stockman Grassfarmer, Holistic Resource Management
International, The Savory Institute, Weston Price Foundation, Acres USA,
writings of Joel Salatin, Micheal Pollen and Allan Savory.
Forks Farm
299 Covered Bridge Road
Orangeville, PA 17859
570-683-5820
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 16:10:25 +0000
From: "Cordova, Alex" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Arlington, VA - Internship, Wallace
Center
The Wallace Center is hiring two interns! A job description is below. Please
note that the closing date for these positions is this Friday, 2/12, with the
position beginning in early March. Please click
here<https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1104410&B_ID=83&FID=1&Ad=0&Refer=http://www.wallacecenter.org/opportunities/&ssbgcolor=FFFFFF&SearchScreenID=1111&CountryID=3>
to submit an application.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Intern, Sustainable and Equitable Food Systems
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
UNIT: Wallace Center
REPORTS TO: Program Officer
BACKGROUND:
The Wallace Center has been a key organization in fostering a more sustainable
food and agricultural system in the U.S. since 1983. Today, the Wallace Center
is focused on expanding and accelerating the expansion of sustainable and
regional food systems throughout the U.S., with a vision for a healthy small
and mid-size farm sector and regional food system the offers more good food-
healthy, green, fair, affordable food-to more people. Wallace Center is
achieving this through regional partnerships, developing new knowledge,
building capacity and networking in order to "scale up" the good food value
chain beyond the direct marketing realm to retail and institutional markets
and other wholesale markets.
Wallace Center is looking for an intern that will support the following
program:
The Wallace Center's Strengthening Sustainable Farming and Food Hub
Development project's purpose is to support more sustainable agriculture and
expand opportunities for small farmers by building the capacity of food hubs
to be successful. The program's specific objectives include: building food
hubs' capacity to overcome current challenges and position them for long-term
success through technical assistance and a re-granting program; building small
farm capacity and that of their food hub partners to increase and diversity
production quantity and quality; and expanding the capacity of the National
Good Food Network and its Food Hub Collaboration to assist food hubs and small
farm and inform stakeholders of their status and impact.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This six month internship is focused on supporting the Strengthening
Sustainable Farming and Food Hub Development initiative described above. The
Intern will provide support for outreach activities including technical
assistance provision, research, conferences, events, meetings, and
communications. This position offers the successful candidate a diverse and
meaningful experience in the area of food systems with a dynamic and leading
organization in the field.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide support on management of grantees, consultants, and
contractors
* Provide support to Wallace Center events and meetings
* Help collect data on project evaluation and draft reports for funders
* Draft monthly newsletters
* Provide staff support for travel
* Provide support at meetings, including coordinating schedules and
taking notes
* Assist in the maintenance of Wallace Center project files, websites
and social media
* Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders working in food systems
and market-based change
* Provide research support as needed
* Assist with targeted outreach to local, state, and national
organizations and research institutions to identify relevant materials and
contacts
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education: Minimum of a BA/BS degree in food systems, business, journalism,
communications, policy, research, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Past coursework, internship, work, or volunteer experience in food
systems and food research, program development or communications. Experience
or interest working with those with limited food access and/or disadvantaged
populations.
Knowledge/Skills:
* Detail-oriented and organized, with ability to create and track large
numbers of files and contacts.
* Confident and effective working independently and being managed
remotely
* Fast and accurate research skills gained from past coursework,
internship, volunteer, or work experience. Research may be conducted online,
in person, over the phone, or via electronic database(s).
* Excellent writing skills, including ability to understand, organize,
and distill information from a variety of sources into concise content
tailored to the reader. Ability to take accurate notes at meetings.
* Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with diplomacy and
tact to motivate and get positive results from people.
* Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and
digital images.
* Demonstrated cross-cultural skills and cultural adaptability in order
to be productive in diverse cultural settings. Ability to communicate in a
culturally appropriate and sensitive manner, to effectively bring out the best
in people of varying backgrounds. Ability to connect people of different
socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and help them find com
See the description and application link
here<https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1104410&B_ID=83&FID=1&Ad=&Refer=&ssbgcolor=FFFFFF&SearchScreenID=1111&CountryID=3>
Alex Córdova Program Associate
Wallace Center at Winrock International
2121 Crystal Drive, Suite 500 | Arlington, VA 22202, USA |
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 11:17:20 -0500
From: "Katherine Sims | GMFTS" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Job Posting: Farm-to-School
Coordinator, Newport, VT
*We would be grateful if you can share this opportunity with others as
appropriate.*
*Green Mountain Farm-to-School* <http://www.greenmountainfarmtoschool.org/>*,
a nonprofit organization in northern Vermont, has an AmeriCorps opening:*
*The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator* will work with school staff to
develop, implement and evaluate Farm to School program activities such as
taste tests, farm field trips, nutrition education and more. The
Farm-to-School Coordinator also works at the school district level to
coordinate local food purchasing, provide professional development, and
disseminate best practices. Start date: August 2016.
*Complete job descriptions and application instructions are available *here
<http://greenmountainfarmtoschool.org/>* and attached. *
*Deadline to apply is March 1, 2016. **No phone calls please. *
*About Green Mountain Farm-to-School*
Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting
the health of Vermont’s children, farms, and communities by providing
programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. We do
this by building school gardens, delivering local food to schools and
institutions, and educating the community about healthy food choices. For
more information about GMFTS please visit www.greenmountainfarmtoschool.org<http://www.greenmountainfarmtoschool.org>.
Katherine Sims, Executive Director
Green Mountain Farm-to-School
194 Main Street, Suite 301
Newport, VT 05855
[T] 802-334-2044
[C] 802-673-7376
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[An attachment of type application/pdf was included here]
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Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:34:37 -0500
From: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Decorah, Iowa | Full Time/Seasonal
Seed Production/Garden Crew
For more details and additional positions, please visit seedsavers.org<http://seedsavers.org>
Job Title Preservation Garden Crew Member – Primary Garden Crew (3 positions)
Position Status: 26 week seasonal position from approximately May 31st through
November 25th.This is a 40 hour/week full time seasonal position. Occasional
weekend or holiday work may be required
Job Posted: 01/12/2016
Department: Preservation
Reports To: Garden Crew Leader/Greenhouse Manager/Field Manager
FLSA Status: non-exempt seasonal full-time
Deadline: Application Review will begin March 1, 2016
Revision date: January 2016
Wage: $10/hour
Summary: This position will support Seed Savers Exchange by assisting Field
staff with all growout and seed regeneration projects in the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
1. Preparing gardens and beds for seeding and transplanting by hand.
2. Setting up and maintaining fences, trellises, and pollination cages.
3. Transplanting and direct seeding crops by hand.
4. Maintaining gardens, including watering, weeding, mulching, trellising
and staking.
5. Collecting, reporting, and entering field data in a timely manner.
6. Assisting with corn hand pollination as needed.
7. Harvesting fruits, vegetables, grains and seeds.
8. Threshing, extracting, winnowing, and conditioning seeds.
9. Following organizational protocols to ensure the genetic purity of
accessions.
10. Cleaning up gardens at the end of the growing season by removing plant
residue, fencing, trellises, and other equipment.
11. Maintaining an orderly equipment shed.
12. Completing other duties as assigned by the Greenhouse Manager, Garden
Crew Leader or Field Manager.
Qualifications:
• Applicant must be an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, flexible team
player.
• Interest in seed saving/production and organic/sustainable agriculture
preferred.
• Hands-on experiences with vegetable crop production and organic
agricultural practices are preferred.
• Ability to perform field work in wide ranging weather conditions
• Ability to perform physical activity: lifting (up to 100 lbs.
assisted); carrying (50 lbs.), bending frequently, climbing, pushing, and
pulling.
• Ability to operate roto-tillers, weed-whips, and other small farm
equipment.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please include ‘Garden Crew Member’ in the
subject line of the email. Seed Savers Exchange is an equal opportunity
employer.
Or mail to:
Seed Savers Exchange
Attn: Karen Anderson, Human Resources Specialist
3094 North Winn Road
Decorah, Iowa 52101
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 12:13:54 -0500
From: Donald Arrant <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Livestock Apprenticeship, Cold
Spring, NY
Apprenticeships at Glynwood
Glynwood is an agricultural non-profit organization with a mission to
ensure that farming thrives in the Hudson Valley. The organization is based
on a working farm located in Cold Spring NY in the lower Hudson Valley. The
farm engages in a number of pursuits including raising a diversity of
animals, a vegetable CSA and composting.
The apprentice program at Glynwood is designed to provide a solid
background in sustainable agriculture and additional training in managerial
skills for more experienced apprentices. We offer apprenticeships in
vegetable production and livestock (see descriptions below). Our
educational efforts for apprentices include classroom instruction and we
encourage participation in CRAFT meetings for farmers in training and NOFA
events. We aim to foster a careful, fun and respectful working and learning
environment.
Apprentice compensation includes a private room in our apprentice house
on-site that is shared with three other apprentices. Apprentices are paid
minimum wage and are provided with workers compensation insurance. A small,
per paycheck fee is charged to cover housing and education. Apprentices are
provided with vegetables in season, eggs and discounts on meat.
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and three references to
Donald Arrant at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>. Please
indicate which type of apprentice position you are applying for in the
subject line.
Livestock Apprenticeships
Glynwood is hiring two 9-month livestock apprentices to begin in March.
Glynwood pastures cattle, goats, sheep, horses, hogs and poultry. Work
includes day-to-day care of the animals as well as monitoring breeding,
birthing, and care for sick or injured animals, and facilitation of special
events. Livestock apprentices will help with the on-farm processing of
chicken and turkey during the months of June through November. Livestock
experience required. Tractor and carpentry experience is a plus. Applicants
must be able to lift 50lbs and work in all weather conditions. Some weekend
work required.
Hands-on learning: The apprentice program is primarily a hands-on learning
experience. We strive to provide detailed explanation for all tasks. Some
of this work is with the entire team and some work will be independent.
Apprentices can expect to gain skills in:
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Raising pastured cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, laying hens, broilers and
turkeys
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Breeding, including lambing, kidding, calving and farrowing
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Rotational grazing and electric fencing
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Basic veterinary care of livestock
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FAMACHA and internal parasite management in small ruminants
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On-site slaughter of chickens, turkeys and small ruminants (possibly
pigs as well)
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Record keeping
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Compost and fertility management
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Tractor, skid steer, and small machinery use
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Budgeting and drafting business proposals
Additional expectations include:
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Assist with maintaining to-do lists and prioritizing tasks.
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Assist with the coordination of meat and egg inventory and sales,
including weekly wholesale account deliveries, staffing our Thursday winter
meat sale hours (3-6pm), restocking the Farm Store in the summer.
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Assist with all record keeping including Ranch Manager, Daily Farm Log,
RKS, egg production and feed use logs, etc.
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Assist in supervision and training of volunteers.
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Check apprentice email regularly.
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Attend daily morning meetings and bi-weekly Farm Working Group meetings.
Donald Arrant
Livestock Manager | Glynwood
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Office: 845-265-3338
Mobile: 845-554-6656
Glynwood's mission is to ensure that farming thrives in the Hudson Valley.
www.glynwood.org<http://www.glynwood.org>
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 17:36:54 +0000 (UTC)
From: Maxey Elliott <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Program Manager position at Urban
Roots, Austin, TX
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UrbanRootsReports to: Programsand Operations DirectorPosted: February5,
2016Location: Austin, TX, Urban RootsFarm & Office at AISD Allan
CenterContact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> startdate: Early March Who We
Are:Urban Roots is a rapidly growing non-profit that uses food andfarming to
transform the lives of young people and inspire, engage, and nourishthe
community. On a 3.5 acre urban farm, Urban Roots provides Austin teenagerswith
paid service opportunities that teach important life, job, and
leadershipskills. Through additional programming we engage hundreds of
volunteers throughteam-building farm work days, provide educational tours to
school and communityyouth groups, and donate thousands of pounds of farm-fresh
produce to hungerrelief agencies. The Guiding Principles of Urban Roots:
- We provide a High Quality, Transformational Experience for youth and
community members.
- We celebrate “Rigor” and Meaningful, Hard Work.
- We build Strong Relationships.
- We cultivate Intentionality in our work.
- We engage our work with a Spirit of Celebration and Joy.
- We Honor and Respect Diversity.
JobSummary: The Urban Roots Program Manager
(PM) implements Urban Roots tactical program plans to ensure the success ofall
youth and community engagement activities. Working closely with thePrograms &
Operations Director, the PM coordinates and leads young people(14-17) through
UR innovative youth development techniques, integrating farm work,field trips
to local soup kitchens, cooking classes and over 60leadership-development,
cooking, and food justice workshops. This position willbe the lead staff
member during youth programming on the Urban Roots farm,requiring positive
energy and a youth-first approach that integrates Social& Emotional Learning
(SEL). The position does not require prior farmingknowledge or skills, but it
requires a sincere interest in growing food for thecommunity and the ability
to share and model this interest and enthusiasm toyouth. We arelooking for
you, if: · You loveworking with teenagers and seeing them develop and
build skills they never knewthey had, especially when your honest, thoughtful
feedback played a role inhelping them grow· You possesssupreme
organizational skills and have knack for logistics and the ability tomanage
multiple projects with grace· You have apassion for working hard
outdoors in all types of weather · You areconcerned about the
environment, the sustainability of local food systems, andsocial justice, and
have taken action to get involved in the issues you caremost about· You
viewyourself as a work in progress, and as a result, you seek out
relationships andenvironments where you will be challenged to keep learning
and growing· You arewilling to work Saturdays, weekday evenings, and a
flexible schedule asdictated by the needs of the program and you are excited
to work in a fastpaced environment.· You have aBachelor’s Degree or
higher, and three years of experience working with diverseteenagers in a non-
profit environment Compensation:This is a full-time position and salary
iscommensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, farm
freshproduce, and a health care stipend. To Apply:
Submit your resume and a detailed cover letter explainingwhy this opportunity
is exciting to you, to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please reference “Urban Roots
Program Manager Search” in the subjectline. No Phone calls please. Urban
Roots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed tocreating a
multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse pool ofcandidates for
this position, especially candidates of color. We encourage allqualified
candidates to apply. We will not discriminate in our hiring on thebasis of
race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexualorientation, or
disability.
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 14:26:51 -0500
From: Thor Hartten <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] East Fishkill, Dutchess County, NY
- Farm Manager Job Opportunity
To everyone who may be interested!
Rosemary’s <http://rosemarysnyc.com/>, a forward-thinking, Italian
farm-to-table restaurant in New York City’s West Village, and part of the Casa
Nela <http://casanela.com/> restaurant group, is seeking a knowledgeable,
experienced, strategic-minded and energetic Farm Manager to plan, launch
and run its new 40+ acre intensive organic farm in East Fishkill, Dutchess
County, New York. The farm will grow a wide variety of produce and raise
some small livestock for the restaurant, sister restaurants, a CSA program
and a planned retail operation.
For more information, please see the attached ad and detailed job
description.
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Thor Hartten
*Erik Thor Hartten/LEED AP BD&C159 Second Street, apt. 508Jersey City, NJ
07302 USATel: +1 201 721-5727Mob: +1 908 838-5378Email: *
*[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>* <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
*Skype: Erik Hartten*
*Blog: www.seeforestfortrees.com<http://www.seeforestfortrees.com> <http://www.seeforestfortrees.com>*
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 14:32:24 -0500
From: Noah Lee <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Washington, DC - Environmental
Education Specialist
*Environmental Education Specialist*
*Brief Description of Organization*
This is a full-time seasonal position with the Washington Youth Garden
(WYG) Program at the U.S. National Arboretum. Washington Youth Garden
(WYG) is a program of the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), a
non-profit organization located on the grounds of the U.S. National
Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. FONA is a 501(c)3
dedicated to enhancing, through private and public sector resources,
support for educational, outreach and research programs that advance the
mission of the U.S. National Arboretum.
Founded in 1971, Washington Youth Garden provides unique year-round
environmental science and nutrition education programming for youth and
families. The mission of WYG is to use the garden cycle as a tool to enrich
science learning, inspire environmental stewardship and cultivate healthy
food choices in youth and families.
Washington Youth Garden manages a one-acre organic demonstration garden on
the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA), in addition to five
active school gardens. Through these outdoor classrooms, WYG offers
year-round gardening and nutrition education through three programs:
SPROUT, Green Ambassadors Program and Garden Science (School Partnership
Program). For more information about our programs, please see http:
*www.washingtonyouthgarden.org<http://www.washingtonyouthgarden.org>* <http://www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/>.
*Job Responsibilities*
The Environmental Education Specialist will be primarily responsible for
implementing WYG’s field trip program Science Program Reaching Out
(SPROUT), as well as other related science learning programs and
initiatives at the U.S National Arboretum and partner locations. The
Environmental Education Coordinator will be responsible for effectively
implementing our environmental education curricula, field trip lesson
plans, hands-on activities and exercises for DC youth (Grades k- 12th). The
position will also be expected to assist in a variety of professional
development trainings for teachers.
The Environmental Education Specialist will work alongside the WYG staff
and volunteers in various capacities at the Washington Youth Garden, and
occasionally external sites wherein the Washington Youth Garden operates.
The responsibilities will include:
- Leading the facilitation and evaluation of WYG's outreach educational
program, SPROUT;
- Assisting Program Coordinator in the facilitation of WYG’s Forbush
Initiative (a repeat visit experience for students of the Shepard-Pratt
school system)
- Coordinating interns and volunteers as it relates to the SPROUT program
- Reaching out to local schools and youth groups to increase awareness
and participation in the program;
- Corresponding with interested groups and scheduling visits;
- Assisting Garden Science staff in the fall with the implementation of
lesson plans and program materials;
- Sharing program successes though WYG's blog and Facebook page;
- Assisting with the development and facilitation of WYG's three
additional education programs, initiatives, and special events, as needed.
- Creating educational garden signage for program participants and
Arboretum visitors;
- Assisting with garden maintenance and greenhouse-based projects.
- Other duties as assigned
The Environmental Education Specialist will report to the Programs
Coordinator, but will collaborate and interphase with program staff
including the WYG Program Director, Program Manager, and other
coordinators, as well as USNA staff , and external partner staff (as
needed).
*Qualifications *
Applicants must be working towards or have completed an undergraduate
degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Education, or related field, or
have comparable experience. Applicant must have formal experience working
with elementary school aged children in an outdoor setting, as well as
gardening experience and knowledge. Must have great communication and
organizational skills, creativity and art skills, and comfort with public
speaking. Must be adaptable, and able to work well with others. First
Aid/CPR certification and second language skills are a plus. Must be able
to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
*Schedule: *This is a full time seasonal position (40 hours a week with
some Saturday hours required).This position will also require some
occasional evening work hours. This is a seven month position, beginning in
April and finishing in October 2015.
*Compensation *$15.00/hr. Pay is subject to FICA and income taxes. This is
a seasonal position and does not offer health insurance benefits or
retirement benefits.
*How to Apply *Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please
send a cover letter, resume and references to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
--
Noah Lee
*Programs Coordinator, Washington Youth Garden*
Friends of the National Arboretum
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Phone: (o): (202) 245 - 2709; (c): (414) 238 - 5449
Website: www.washingtonyouthgarden.org<http://www.washingtonyouthgarden.org>
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WashYouthGarden?pnref=lhc> * | * Twitter
<https://twitter.com/WashYouthGarden>* | * Instagram
<https://instagram.com/washyouthgarden>
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Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 14:57:37 -0500
From: Rebecca Miller <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: [COMFOODJOBS - put city & state ] Farm workers and assistant manager
wanted
We have a 10-acre intensive family farm located on Martha’s Vineyard and are
in our 22nd year of production. Our crops include cut flowers, salad greens,
heirloom tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms, laying hens and pastured poultry
are also an integral part of our farm. We sell to local restaurants and two
very busy farmers’ markets per week. We are located the up-island town of
Chilmark, which is a rural part of the island near many walking/biking trails
and a public beach.
We have 2 full-time positions available for farm workers beginning in April
and finishing in October. Must have good communication skills, be self-
motivated, have a cheerful attitude and a keen sense of awareness. Past
farming experience is required. Workdays are full and diverse, 5 ½ days per
week (up to 50 hours). Duties include seeding, pruning, planting, weeding,
harvesting and processing salads. Some help with farm maintenance,
deliveries, farmers’ markets, and animal care.
You will have the opportunity to learn the finer aspects of small farm
management.
$12 per hour, housing opportunities onsite, bonus completed for full season.
If interested please send resume and cover letter to
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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