Farm Growers Brookwood Community Farm
- Date Posted February 12, 2020
- Location Canton, MA
- Category Agriculture / Production
- Job type Full-Time
Folks of diverse and marginalized identities and communities are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We value respect, dignity, and inclusivity, and work to be an affirming workplace for LGBTQ and BIPOC people. If you need accommodations or have questions about accessibility in this role, please do not hesitate to ask.
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A Grower (Assistant or Senior, depending on experience) will assist in all aspects of vegetable production including greenhouse management, planting, cultivation, irrigation management, harvest, wash and packing, CSA and market management, and tractor work. Additional responsibilities and task ownership will be delegated depending on needs, interests, and abilities.
The ideal candidate has 1-3 seasons of farming experience (or highly applicable transferable experience!), interest in farming as fa their career and developing their farming and leadership skills, and commitment to BCF’s mission and purpose. Must have attention to detail and an ability to keep a positive attitude during fast-paced workdays with various demands on time and energy. Must also have a sense of personal accountability, thoughtfulness, and respect for farm staff, volunteers, and our many patrons and friends at the farm. A clean driving record, driver’s license, and ability to safely lift and carry 50 lbs are required. Reliable transportation is also needed, as public transit to the farm is limited.
Duration: April through November, Tuesday through Saturday, with rotating weekend greenhouse duty. Hours are 7 am - 4 pm (with an unpaid lunch break) at the peak of the season, with fewer hours in spring and fall. Exact start time can be negotiated, and we may have openings starting earlier or later than April 1).
Compensation: Starts at $13-14/hr, depending on experience. Growers also get 5 paid vacation days, paid sick leave as accrued, farm produce and flowers, optional participation in bi-weekly CRAFT sessions, and a $250 educational stipend.
Additionally: If interested and/or experienced, someone in this position would have the option of managing our stall at Roslindale market on Saturdays (along with 1-2 farm staff and multiple workshares), with the hourly wage reflecting the increased responsibility. Training would be provided by farm staff/farm manager.
Because Boston is such a high-cost area and the job does not provide housing, only local applicants will be considered for the job.