Company description

Canticle Farm, founded in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sponsored ministry by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, is a Community Supported Agriculture committed to connecting all peoples, to practice Earth friendly habits and to come to a realization of a Creation centered spirituality. Everyone is welcome at the farm, a true community farm.

Our philosophy is based on FSA’s concept of guidance through a justice-focused purpose using a model of land preservation that produces safe, nutritious produce for all people. We believe everyone should have access to fresh produce at affordable prices.

Part of our mission is to provide the local community with fresh, affordable, healthy, locally grown food using sustainable farming methods without the use of synthetic or chemical applications. Our 15-acre, four-season farm incorporates stewardship and respect for the land by using Certified Naturally Grown growing methods, as we provide for the food security and health of the area’s families, as well as educational opportunities.

Our Franciscan values teach us the importance of giving back to our community. Each year the Farm donates at least of 20% of our CSA harvest to the region’s food pantries, hot meal programs and shelters through organizations engaged in alleviating food insecurity throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties in NY, and McKean County in PA.

We continually work to improve efficiencies and are able to donate approximately 8,000 pounds of produce annually to those who can least afford it. We are able to accomplish this through our Sponsored Share Program, supported by grants and donations from religious groups and societies, local organizations, individuals and friends of the farm. The sponsorship of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, the forward-thinking Board of Directors, our hard-working staff, belief in and support of our mission and vision have nurtured the farm as we enter our 22nd growing season.

Job description

Work, live and play in the inspiring heart of the Enchanted Mountains of the Southern Tier of NYS where you can fish, hunt, hike, cross-country at Allegany State Park, downhill ski at Holiday Valley or HoliMont, kayak on the Allegheny River, snowshoe, golf and many nearby courses, walk/run/stroll the Allegheny River Valley Trail, snowmobile, waterski, visit local breweries, participate in the arts, theater and music, and more.

If you are a hardworking, self-motivated individual who is ready to plan, supervise and participate in the day-to-day farm operations, Canticle Farm is for you! It helps to have community supported agriculture farming experience, along with excellent supervisory and decision-making abilities. The position comes with benefits too. For a detailed job description visit: https://www.canticlefarm.org/employment.html.

Canticle Farm's philosophy is based on the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany's concept of guidance through a justice-focused purpose using a model of land preservation that produces safe, nutritious produce for all people. We believe everyone should have access to fresh produce at affordable prices.

Part of our mission is to provide the local community with fresh, affordable, healthy, locally grown food using sustainable farming methods without the use of synthetic or chemical applications. Our 15-acre, four-season farm incorporates stewardship and respect for the land by using Certified Naturally Grown growing methods, as we provide for the food security and health of the area’s families, as well as educational opportunities.

Our Franciscan values teach us the importance of giving back to our community. Each year the Farm donates at least of 20% of our CSA harvest to the region’s food pantries, hot meal programs and shelters through organizations engaged in alleviating food insecurity throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties in NY, and McKean County in PA.

We continually work to improve efficiencies and are able to donate approximately 8,000 pounds of produce annually to those who can least afford it. We are able to accomplish this through our Sponsored Share Program, supported by grants and donations from religious groups and societies, local organizations, individuals and friends of the farm. The sponsorship of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, the forward-thinking Board of Directors, our hard-working staff, belief in and support of our mission and vision have nurtured the farm as we enter our 22nd growing season.

Highlights of responsibilities: Outdoor manual labor in all weather conditions; maintenance of farm property/equipment; scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment/machinery; handle heavy machinery, including tractor use and various attachments; supervision of and side-by-side work with farmworkers and volunteers; model team leadership and collaboration; uphold Canticle Farm’s employee policies, ensuring staff understand expectations and to efficiently keep farm staff on task; organize weekly CSA shareholder distribution during spring, summer and fall share seasons; assist with hiring and cross-training of new staff members; ability to do all farm-related tasks including, but not limited to greenhouse activities (seeding and transplant care), field preparation, cultivation, irrigation, foliar feeding, mulching, and harvesting; crop planning and maintaining related records; prepare budgets and analyze operations, crops, and financial documents; creatively streamline efficiencies; ability to consider various revenue streams and adapt to changing market needs; correspond and collaborate with the farm President by meeting weekly about administrative, grant, fundraising, and capital improvement deadlines; process, distribute and assist with marketing of produce through on-farm sales, seasonal CSAs and Saturday farmers’ markets; grow vegetables using Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) guidelines, ensuring annual compliance; and embody the Mission of Canticle Farm to all staff, volunteers, customers and community members both personally and professionally.

Physical Requirements: Willingness to work in all weather conditions; capacity to lift up to 70 lbs.; and complete tasks requiring repetitive up and down movement associated with working on hands and knees.

Desired Preferences: Previous experience in the farming industry; working long hours on location; great communication and collaboration skills with an ability to adapt to changes in job requirements; passionate about growing nutritious vegetables for our community; willingness to embrace a Franciscan spirit of humility, hospitality, and care for the most vulnerable; business management experience preferred; valid driver's license required to fulfill job duties in remote location, mileage will be reimbursed..

Canticle Farm expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $19.00 - $21.00

Application instructions

Deadline

January 31, 2023