Company description

Boston Farms believes that by turning land into regenerative farms, we can develop a network of food hubs to strengthen our community’s capacity to cultivate the food that sustains us, and continue to deepen the skills and knowledge that grow collective resilience.

Job description

We are seeking a self-directed, personable, knowledgeable, detail-oriented individual
to provide our farmers with direct support and to oversee land stewardship of our farm sites across Boston.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Farmer Selection & Support

• Recruit applicants to lease farm sites, oversee selection and leasing, manage ongoing lessor-lessee relations including revenue collection
• Develop and coordinate technical assistance, education, and other supportive programming to promote the success of lessee farmers
• Co-chair the Farmer Support Committee of our board with a board member to promote and steer economic development and business viability for farm businesses consistent with our Vision Statement.

Land Stewardship

• Ensure that all Boston Farms properties are managed with organic and regenerative agricultural practices
• Manage shared greenhouse operations, ensuring the health and safety of plants
• Launch, maintain, and co-design the farm demonstration site
• Manage contractors to conduct site maintenance (e.g. snow removal, fence repairs, perimeter weeding), including
  cost estimating, vendor bidding and oversight, and lessee billings
• Open and close sites at the start & end of the season, and ensure sites are visually appealing
• Manage recurring bills and expenses (e.g. water, electricity, property taxes)
  Maintain property insurance and ensure sites meet safety and liability standards
• Coordinate site capital improvements (e.g. fencing, drainage systems) as needed
• Administrative work as necessary (e.g. maintenance of detailed financial and communication records)

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in agricultural management, horticultural management, or land conservation.
• Hands-on experience with crop production and planning, marketing, financial management, farm infrastructure management, and business planning.
• Experience with livestock, poultry, and apiary management is a plus but not required.
• Strong teaching, facilitation, organization, communication, and community relations
• Ability to work all types of weather conditions
• Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platforms
• Access to reliable private transportation is necessary to fulfill job duties

Preferences: Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and landscaping with an eye for quality and attention to detail, willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule; resides close to our farmsites.

Key Characteristics: driven, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, attentive to detail, flexible, ability to lead and work under pressure, strong leadership, diplomacy, mentoring/coaching skills

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

July 31, 2025