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Opportunities
As a free service to current NOFA-NY members, and like minded organizations we offer free Employment Opportunity Listings. If you're trying to find an apprentice, interns, managers, staff, etc., or if you're seeking work on a farm this season, you can place your search on this page of our website for 3 months or until you notify us to cancel, whichever comes first.
Just enter the information on the form at the bottom of the listings and submit your request.
NOFA-NY reserves the right to reject any listing that does not conform to the mission statement of NOFA-NY. NOFA-NY may edit listing for size and space requirements.
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2 INTERNS WANTED: Mountain Dell Farm seeks two apprentices for 2008 season through Thanksgiving. We have been making our living as organic farmers since 1990. Our apprentices have gone on to become farmers, herbalists, chefs, agricultural educators and alternative health practitioners. Apprenticeship includes private cabin, board, plus excellent stipend for 50-hour weeks. Must know how to work hard, although farm experience is not necessary. Labors include planting, weeding, picking and packing. We live in a beautiful land in the foothills of the Catskills (the spiral crop circle at the top of this page is our farm). Other activities at the farm include yoga, medicinal herbs, poetry, politics, swimming in the pond, kayaking the Delaware River. Mark Dunau or Lisa Wujnovich, Mountain Dell Farm, 2386 Roods Creek Rd., Hancock, NY 13783. 607-467-4034, email: mldunau@hughes.net
5/8/08
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ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER NEEDED: Phillies Bridge Farm Project is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager for the remainder of the 2008 season. This person will work with the Farm Manager in many aspects of running a six acre garden and caring for a small flock of sheep and laying hens. The Assistant will also be involved in the day-to-day operation of a non-profit organization. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who has completed a few farming internships and is looking for the next step. Tractor and animal husbandry experience is a plus. On-farm housing may be available. Phillies Bridge Farm Project is located in a beautiful setting only a 5 minute drive from the small city of New Paltz and its many restaurants, coffee shops, bars. Rock-climbing cliffs, the Gunks, are within a 10 minute drive from the farm, as well as 2 nature preserves featuring endless hiking/biking/cross-country ski trails, lakes, ponds and streams. Please send your resume and three references to info@philliesbridge.org
5/8/08
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NYC FARM WORKER WANTED: 47 acre educational farm in Queens is looking to add one full-time, year-round worker. Primary responsibilities will be to assist farmer in vineyard and vegetable production, but must be willing to do general labor work as required. Some weekend work and seasonal attendance at farmer's market. Farm experience and interest in organic and sustainable practices preferred. Gladly willing to train an inexperienced but enthusiastic and hard-working assistant. Tractor driving experience a plus; must drive standard transmission. Starting $12/hr. Background check, clean driving record, two week trial period. The Queens County Farm Museum occupies New York City’s largest remaining tract of natural, undisturbed farmland. Encompassing a 47 acre parcel in Floral Park, this remarkable piece of land is among the last vestiges of a 400 year history of agriculture as a way of life and livelihood in New York City. The farm is expanding its farming operations and is committed to sustainable practices. The farm has a two acre vineyard, a small orchard, vegetable fields, greenhouse and cold frames for winter harvest. We are home to laying hens, goats, sheep, pigs and cows. E-mail letter of interest, resume and references to: mgrobertson@queensfarm.org
5/8/08
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SEEKING EMPLOYEES: Common Thread Community Farm is looking for part-time employees to work Monday through Friday 8:00-12:00 primarily doing weeding and potentially some help with big harvests. Starting May 15ish through the month of August. Please call or e-mail Chris Babis or Amy Brown, 315-893-7767, email: info@commonthreadcsa.com
5/8/08
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GARDENING MANAGER - IMMEDIATE START DATE: Will work with: WISP lead teacher, WISP apprentices, other teacher farmers, farm hands, and volunteers. Responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of the FARM Institute’s WISP program and 3 acre production garden. This is a full time salaried position beginning in April ending in late October. See website for details: www.farminstitute.org/join/joinjob_wispman.html. Or contact Matthew Goldfarb at 508-627-7007, email: matthew@farminstitute.org
3/31/08
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VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: Canajoharie Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for vendors at a new farmers' market to be held on the grounds of the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie on Saturdays from 10am-2pm starting on May 10th. Vendors may rent a 10x10 selling space for the season for $50 or can pay by the day for $7/day. Discounts are available if vendors make their payments by April 15. Canajoharie is preparing for a very busy summer season this year because of the new museum and the chamber expects the location of the new farmers' market to prove ideal for the vendors. People interested in applying are invited to contact Michele McGlone to obtain application materials at michelemcglone@hotmail.com or call the Chamber of Commerce office at 518 673 4434
3/18/08
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INTERNS WANTED: On Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy Education Center in the Catskills. Learn goat/sheep care/gardening. Participate in farm ed. events and renewable energy programs; stipend/housing. Year around paid position also available. Contact: sonja@applepondfarm.com
3/13/08
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SEEKING INTERNS/APPRENTICES: Friendly, fun-loving farm family seeking apprentices/interns to help us run our 50-acre biodynamic/organic farm. This includes growing our 4-5 acre market garden with a CSA and farmer’s market component as well as helping to care for the animals (cows, pigs, sheep, horses, fowl, and rabbits. Caring for bees (we are home to the bee sanctuary) is optional. Our farm is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley in Claverack, New York just 15 minutes to quaint downtown Hudson, and central to many progressive, well-established, sustainable farms. Furnished accommodations (either a 1 bedroom apartment attached to the 1840s farm house or a very nice mobile home with all amenities situated in a private area of the woodlands) with all utilities, access to laundry, telephone and internet, room to test/grow your own pet projects and possible vehicle. Free produce and some meats. Stipend dependent on experience. Please call Richard or Cecile Harrison 518-828-2682 or email to: cecilejh@cal.berkeley.edu
3/12/08
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2 INTERNSHIP POSITIONS: Wild Roots Farm with diversified farmstead, animals, gardens & orchard. Experience sustainable living, alternate energy, wild crafting, working with fibers, herbs, food preservation. Call 845-439-4799, email to: wildrootsfarm@yahoo.com
3/4/08
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HELP WANTED: Seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, preferably locally residing individual to work on diversified CSA vegetable farm located 5 miles south of Utica. Part-time biodiesel production (we will train you) is an option. Flexible hours: part-time or full-time, whole season or June - August. Inquiries please email Old Path Farm, Nancy Grove, email: vegetables@riseup.net
3/4/08
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: We're GROWING!! Come be part of our award-winning team! Ecological design firm looking for a leader to work with our crews. Maintain perennial gardens, containers, and shrub borders. Our clients will appreciate your horticultural expertise and your attention to detail. 3 years Field Experience required. Knowledge of plant material, pruning, insect and disease control. A good driving record and knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is a plus. Salary based on prior experience. Retirement plan, training, and other benefits available. Contact Camilla Worden, Garden Design, Danbury, CT, 203-790-9809, email: camillaworden@sbcglobal.net
3/4/08
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FAMILY FARM APPRENTICESHIPS: Markristo Farm (founding CRAFT member) markets locally to restaurants, csa's, wholesale, and a Farmers' market. We are a couple (with 3 children) in our 20th year farming (30 acres) who thrive on the creative challenges of mind, body and spirit that are an integral part of this sustainable lifestyle. We are looking for three apprentices from March/April through November. $650 stipend/month plus modest end of season bonus possible. Apprentices stay in a small apartment on farm and/or an on-farm mobile home. Three meals /week are shared in farmhouse and apprentices are always welcome to farm produce. The workweek is 5 days plus Sat. Farmers' market. Apprentices are included in all aspects of the farm from greenhouse to field work, from managing equipment to marketing produce. We include our apprentices in the financial details of running a successful farm business and encourage everyone to think like a (full time/viable) farmer. Apprentices are exposed over the season to all CRAFT (collaborative regional alliance for farmer training) farms and their apprentices by way of regularly scheduled farm tours and group discussions on specified topics. Learn more about our farm at www.markristofarm.com. For an application and more info regarding apprenticeship and CRAFT program, please call 518-325-4261 or email to: markristo@taconic.net
3/4/08
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Orchard and Farm Market Opportunity is seeking an experienced orchardist to manage a 100 acre apple, peach, pear, cherry and blueberry orchard. The farm is ideally located in the Hudson Valley, close to major highways and has a well-established farm market, a good flock of layers, greenhouse and two-acre vegetable garden in a sympathetic neighborhood. This is a long-term position and a unique opportunity to be part of a team that will provide much sought-after, farm venue for clientele seeking a wide variety of local farm products. Housing is available on the farm and salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Profit-sharing is possible. Email: markdoylefarming@yahoo.com
3/4/08
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PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Common Thread Community Farm, a 200 member CSA in Madison, NY, is hiring 2 part time employees for the 2008 season during these dates: 5/15 through 8/31 with these hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 p.m. Email: info@commonthreadcsa.com
3/4/08
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FARM ENERGY SPECIALIST: The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Farm Energy Specialist to help farmers develop renewal energy potential on their farms and make their farms more energy efficient. The position requires farm-based exp. w/a background in engineering, energy efficiency, or rel. field in agriculture. A BS or MS degree or equiv. in a rel. field is also required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in engineering as it relates to agriculture. The position will be based in an NCAT regional office in IA, PA, or AR, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. Closing date is 3/1/08 or until a suitable candidate is identified. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit: www.ncat.org/jobs.php
3/4/08
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FORAGE & PASTURE SPECIALIST: The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Forage and Pasture Specialist to work directly with farmers and ranchers to address their questions on pasture & forage mgmt., livestock mgmt. & health, grassfed livestock production, agronomy, and the economics of farming sustainably. Farm-based exp. and a BS or MS degree in agronomy, animal science, soils, pastures, or rel. field in agriculture is required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in soils, forages, and pasture mgmt. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit: www.ncat.org/jobs.php
3/4/08
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ORGANIC SPECIALIST: The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks an Organic Specialist to work directly with farmers to address their questions on crop production, transitioning to organics, and adding value to and marketing their products. Position requires a BS or MS degree or equiv. in horticulture, pest mgmt. or soils mgmt. w/special attention to sustainable or organic vegetable production. The ideal candidate will have understanding and exp. working with USDA organic regulations. The position will be based in either Fayetteville, AR, or Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit: www.ncat.org/jobs.php
3/4/08
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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MARKETING SPECIALISTS: The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), a non-profit org. working to promote sustainable technologies and systems, esp. for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities, seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist to help farmers develop marketing and business plans for sustainable and organic products, add value to farm products, and transition to organic production and certification. Position requires farm-based experience and a BS or MS degree or equiv. in agricultural business development w/emphasis on farm economics, marketing, finance, business planning, or value-added enterprise development. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and exp. in agriculture and marketing, business mgmt., or business development. The position will be based in Butte, MT, and will include work on NCAT's ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service project. For more info. about NCAT, a detailed job description & online app., visit: www.ncat.org/jobs.php
3/4/08
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SEEKING INTERNS: Slow Food USA is looking for Spring interns to begin immediately, to work in the national office in Brooklyn, NYC. It is a terrific way to learn about the food sector and the non-profit world, and to be involved in a movement that seeks to preserve the world we live in while enjoying its harvest. Minimum 15 hours a week, 3 month commitment. Full time commitment preferred. Interns who can dedicate more time to this internship will gain more from it and be involved in more interesting work. General tasks and responsibilities shared by all interns includes: Assisting with our ongoing projects promoting biodiversity in the food; supply and taste education; Answering phone inquiries on issues of sustainable and artisanal food production; Assisting in fulfilling merchandise orders and requests for promotional materials; Attending to various member service issues, such as member comments and questions; General administration tasks and other office duties. Qualifications: A keen interest in food preferred but not required; Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited university; Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively on a team or independently; Good writing skills; Good general and internet research skills; Computer skills including Word, Entourage, Excel. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to internship@slowfoodusa.org. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to internship@slowfoodusa.org
2/25/08
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ to help build a local organic farm and food system in New York. NOFA-NY Wants You! Nonprofit organizations run on volunteer energy. There are dozens of specific tasks that need doing to build the local organic farm and food system. You can help and you can help by volunteering your time to do what you think needs doing most in your area. Please click here to open/download the form, fill-it out right on your computer by tabbing and typing in the form, save it and email or mail it back to us!
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