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12/9/2011 Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services MOSES
Communication Coordinator
The Communication Coordinator manages MOSES communications, technology systems, image/brand, measurement and evaluation. The ideal candidate for the communication coordinator position is technologically savvy and enjoys interacting with people, both in person and online. This person is responsible for managing printed material design and image. They will maintain the MOSES website and electronic presence, including Facebook and the monthly enews electronic newsletter. This person also helps trouble shoot problems involving computer hardware and software. The communication coordinator will develop and maintain systems and measurement tools to best optimize our people, strategies, resources, and culture. Candidates should also enjoy bringing creative ideas to the table. MOSES expects candidates to be self-reliant innovators who can effectively work independently and with a team. Click here to download a PDF with a full job description and to learn how to apply.
1/126/2012 Organic Field School
Program Director
Individual will Increase visibility and effectiveness of the organization, fundraise immediately to find permanent funding for this position and to fund activities that carry out the mission of the organization, manage and carry out program/project work currently underway, administer grants by providing oversight of workplans, invoicing, and budgets; and communicating with partner organizations, report to and coordinate with the volunteer board and perform other administrative duties. Visit their website for more information.
1/126/2012 Grassworks Inc
Executive Director
The Executive Director of the Nonprofit (501)c(3) functions as the coordinator and manager of the organization. In this capacity the incumbent is responsible for implementation of policies, annual goals and objectives established in cooperation with the Board of Directors, as well as financial, program, and administrative management of the organization. The President and Board of Directors provide guidance and direction through regular meetings and direct communication with the Board President. Visit their webiste for more information.
1/126/2012 Pollo Real
Farm Manager
Pollo Real is an established pasture poultry farm located along the Rio Grand in Socorro, New Mexico. We are seeking qualified person or persons to manage all aspects of our farm operation. Pasture poultry experience is desired but not necessary. Training provided. Home and salary included and future profit sharing or buy-in for capable persons. Contact Tom at 505-550-3123 or organic@q.com
1/18/2012 Bluff County Co-op
General Manager
Bluff Country Co-op's store is 3,500 square feet staffed by 26 employees who help to generate about $2,000,000 in annual sales. We use a "policy governance" system of leadership. General Manager duties and relationship with the governing board are detailed in our policy governance document. Click here to download a PDF of the job description.
1/15/2012 Midwest Organic Services Assocation (MOSA)
Inspection Manager
Recruiting, training, supporting and evaluating MOSA contract farm and handling inspectors in diverse geographic areas; Hiring, training, supporting and evaluating MOSA staff inspectors; and Developing inspector trainings, forms and documents as needed. Visit their website for more information.
1/15/2012 National Sustainable Agriculture Coaltion
Michigan Voices Grassroots Organizer
NSAC is currently seeking a “Michigan Voices” Grassroots Organizer. The organizer will work on-the-ground in Michigan with a focus on farming communities and three target urban areas: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek. The organizer will work to unite farmer and food system advocates in support of sustainable agriculture policies at the federal level including the upcoming Farm Bill. Visit thier website for more information.
1/6/2012 University of Maryland, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Faculty Research Assistant
Seeking a highly motivated individual to participate in a one-year project examining the status of the organic farming sector in the Mid-Atlantic and other regions of the U.S. Responsibilities of this position include managing and updating a large and unique database on the U.S. organic farming sector, conducting economic analysis of the data, and maintaining contacts with other research, support and regulatory institutions that work with this farm sector. Click here fore more information.
1/4/2012 Patwork Gardens
Intern
Seeking help with the day-to-day operations of the farm. Prefer candidates who are able to work full time (40-60 hours/week) and willing to stay with us for the length of the growing season (May-October). The right person could also have the opportunity to become a long-term partner in the farm. Visit their website for a full job description and how to apply.
12/28/2011 Bio-Logical Capital
General Farm Manager
Searching for a farm manager who can apply agro-ecological techniques to production in this challenging landscape (steep topography, specific climate, and current soil conditions). The farm manager must demonstrate results with long-term species diversity, health, and productivity in mind. Additionally, the farm manager will serve as a professional face and voice of the farm when showcasing and promoting the operations to visitors and to the media. To view a full job description visit their website.
12/19/2011Troy Community Farm
Internship
Troy Community Farm is a 5-acre, certified organic vegetable farm. We provide food for 160 CSA members, an on-site farmstand, and several wholesale accounts. Farm interns work in every aspect of vegetable production and marketing on our urban farm. In addition, interns attend a series of 13 formal on-farm classes covering greenhouse management, fertility, cover crops, irrigation, marketing, basic beekeeping and more. For compete information on our internship program including the 2012 class schedule and topics, information on the intern focus areas, and more including comments from past interns, visit their website.
12/18/2011 Chisago City Farmers Market
Scholarphip / Internship
The Chisago City Farmers Market and the Chisago County Master Gardener Program are proud to announce the first Youth Gardener Scholarship. The award winner will learn to garden using sustainable growing practices, to do business at the Chisago City Farmers Market in 2012, and to prepare, preserve and can what he/she grows while under the guidance of a Master Gardener. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
12/17/2011 Plow Creek Farm
Farm Manager
Established over 30 years ago, Plow Creek Farm is a diversified, organically managed operation connected with an intentional Christian community. The farm operation includes two acres of strawberries, two acres of blueberries, smaller plantings of blackberries and raspberries, 5 acres of mixed vegetables and a small herd of grass-fed cattle. Responsibilities include development of yearly crop plans, soil and fertility management, equipment use and maintenance, supervision of staff/interns, pest and disease management, and marketing and selling of crops, as well as the hands-on work of planting, hand weeding, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. A full job description and information on how to apply can be found at their website.
12/16/2011 Rodale Institute
Agriculture Supporting Communities Internship
Participants will be trained and involved in every aspect of setting up, producing, and running a small local organic grower’s business. This includes hand-on training in seed starting, greenhouse production & seasonal extensions, transplanting, pest & weed management, soil health, urban growing techniques, harvesting, processing, marketing, customer relations, and working with community partners. In addition to an Organic Grower’s Guide, interns will receive written resources and training in Business Planning and Nutrition Education. Visit their website for more information and how to apply.
12/16/2011 Control Union USA, Inc.
Farm Auditor
Control Union USA, Inc. (the U.S. affiliate of Control Union Certifications) is seeking a person with an agronomy background to become an auditor for several sustainability programs such as Good Agricultural Practices, Sustainable Biofuels, and Organic. The auditor will work from home and with the demographic area primarily in the Northern Midwest, with occasional travel elsewhere in North America. Annual training may take place outside of the U.S. Download the full job description and contact information by clicking here.
12/14/2011 Equinox Community Farm
Internship
Equinox Community Farm is a small market farm and CSA located in Waunakee, WI just a twenty minute drive from downtown Madison. They raise a wide variety of vegetables as well as a number of herbs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. They also keep laying hens, raise a handful of pigs, and make maple syrup. Their primary market for our produce is our CSA which will have approximately 120 shares this season; they also sell at the Northside Farmer’s Market in Madison.
Interns will be involved with all aspects of production including greenhouse work, planting, transplanting, cultivation & weeding, harvesting, washing & packing, and working at the Farmer’s Market. Visit their website for details.
12/14/2011 Angelic Organics Learning Center
Farmer Training Program Director
Full time director who develops, manages and evaluates the farmer initiative of Angelic Organics Learning Center. Responsible for related intitiatives with project partners. Visit their website to view the detailed job description,
11/29/2011 Driftless Organics
Packing Shed Coordinator
Responsibilities include: coordinating the washing and packing of over 400 CSA boxes a week, filling numerous wholesale orders and preparing for weekly farmers markets. Other duties include receiving produce from the field, keeping the coolers organized and supervising a crew of 2-8 people. Some field and greenhouse work is required as well, especially in the spring. Looking for someone with excellent leadership and organizational skills who enjoys working indoors. An attention to quality, efficiency and consistency is a must. Position is year round with full time work from March - December and part time work (24 hrs/week) in January and February. To apply visit www.driftlessorganics.com.
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