Company description

Greenagers is a non-profit that envisions a culture of community where young people work together to restore forests and fields, grow food, and build spaces that support natural systems and sustainability.

To realize this vision, we work to get young people outside; working with their hands; talking to each other and their elders; listening, leading, and learning. We believe this work is foundational and the heart of a culture that values education, stewardship, and community.

Featuring a historic house dating to 1744 and barns dating to the mid-19th century, April Hill Education and Conservation Center serves as the headquarters for Greenagers and a resource for community gatherings and education. April Hill Farm is the primary stewardship enterprise on the nearly 100 acres comprising the property. Conserved in perpetuity, April Hill has nature trails, vegetable gardens, orchards, pastures and hayfields, and abuts the Appalachian Trail–linking it to the Berkshire-Taconic range and beyond.

Job description

The Farm Crew Coordinator is part of the core farm team at April Hill Conservation and Education Center, working closely with the Farm Director, fellow farmers and broader Greenagers staff. The farm team manages approximately 1 acre of annual vegetables, herbs, and flowers with smaller amounts of perennial crops. We emphasize heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, soil health, cover crops and low-till systems.

We primarily work on a hand-scale, using tractors for larger projects around the property. Our food is distributed through organizations in Berkshire County working to relieve food insecurity. When the growing season winds down, our work shifts to running a community firewood bank and installing community garden beds throughout the region. We collaborate with many schools, hosting Elementary through High School students from across Berkshire County.

Farm Crew Coordinator Responsibilities:

Field/Greenhouse

• Care for greenhouse seedlings and high-tunnel crops
• Seed, transplant, weed, harvest & distribute crops
• Participate in field walks and weekly planning
• Maintain harvest lists, field plans, and basic farm records
• Comfortable driving farm vehicles: passenger van, various trucks, tractor (training provided)
• Support shoulder season projects like firewood processing and garden bed installation (training provided)

Youth & Education

• Lead and supervise summer youth crews
• Help support inclusive and engaging work environments for young people
• Support farm-based education & on farm activities with youth during field trips, after school programs and workshops

Community & Organization

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and equity-focused conversations
• Assist with occasional community events and farm tours
• Participate in regular farm team meetings

The Ideal Candidate

• Has at least 2 seasons of vegetable farm experience and is eager to learn new skills, gain agency and have a better understanding of farm management
• Is interested in working alongside youth and creating environments that empower young people
• Is collaborative, curious, and open to giving/receiving feedback
• Brings patience, adaptability, and a sense of humor
• Thinks farming is fun and cool

Schedule & Compensation

• Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm. Exact schedule varies based on season.
• Average 40-45 hours/week (overtime paid beyond 40hrs.)
• Weekend/evening availability required during greenhouse season.
• $23.75/hour
• $500 gear stipend
• Paid sick time
• Vegetables from the farm

Full-Season: Early March through end of November. Potential for part-time winter work available, if interested.

Location: April Hill Conservation & Education Center, South Egremont, MA

Housing: On site housing available, shared with one other farmer ($500/month, utilities included)

**If you think you are a good candidate for this job but don’t have some of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your lived experience could be more valuable than some of the skills listed above. It’s worth a conversation!

Greenagers is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, status as disabled or Vietnam Era veteran, or status in any group protected against discrimination by federal, state, or local law.

We welcome and encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, and veterans. Greenagers is actively engaged in ensuring its programs are welcoming to all, and in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. Greenagers welcomes interest from bilingual candidates.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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