Young Scholars Frederick Douglass is seeking a part-time Urban Gardener who will oversee and maintain the school garden and coordinate volunteer and educational programming for members of the school community. The garden is located on school grounds. This is an ideal position for a graduate student or professional looking for part-time work.

Young Scholars Frederick Douglass Charter School, located in North Philadelphia, is a part of the Scholar Academies network of high-performing schools that use a focused, progressive educational approach designed specifically to close the achievement gap for low-income students who come to us severely under-prepared. As a part of the Renaissance Initiative, Scholar Academies was given the opportunity to turn Frederick Douglass Elementary into one of the highest achieving schools in Philadelphia. Our model develops students into smart and dedicated scholars, determined to succeed on their PATH to academic achievement.

This position is a part-time position of 15-20 hours per week at $15/hour. This position would start in April/May and extend into December (or until garden is harvested and winterized). Key responsibilities of this position include:

Plan and prepare the garden for planting
Coordinate community and student volunteers for planting and weekly maintenance
Maintain the garden on a weekly basis
Work closely with Young Scholars Douglass staff to integrate the garden into the school community
Develop and execute programming for students and families regarding healthy eating, food justice and urban gardening during after-school or weekend hours.
Conduct outreach and education to school community about the gardening project and benefits of vegetable gardening.
Maintain basic records such as attendance or volunteer contacts
Other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS:

Comfortable working with school aged children and community members.
Good oral communications skills.
Capable of physical aspects of gardening work.
Comfortable working independently with students and families
Good organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team.
EXPERIENCE:

Interest and training in nutrition .
At least one year community nutrition experience preferred, teaching experience in schools or other educational settings a plus
Must have expertise and experience with vegetable gardening, from planning to harvest.
Community experience and familiarity working with low-income populations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Personal commitment to healthy eating and physical activity
Willingness for a flexible schedule, including some weekend hours if needed (TBD)
Clear child abuse clearance, criminal history background check, and FBI clearance
Some heavy lifting required when materials are transported to schools
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

BS/BA degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, nutrition education, health education, horticulture or equivalent is required; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree acceptable

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Sophia Harrison, Director of Student Life, sharrison@phillyscholars.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The New Growth Project

Position: Farm Manager/Program Director

Status: Full Time, Salaried

Position Summary:

The New Growth Project is revitalizing communities in Philadelphia by
repurposing vacant lots into urban farms, connecting growers into a
viable food system and enhancing people’s connections to their health
and their food source.

The New Growth Project Farm Manager/Program Director works in the
Brewerytown community. Their main responsibility is to manage the 1/3
acre farm at 27th and Master Streets, grow vegetables and then sell
them at markets in Brewerytown and around the city. The Program
Director also coordinates the organizations community and educational
programs.

Essential Functions:

Manage farms organically, sustainably and to maximize production

Plan and manage greenhouse propagation for New Growth Project sites

Plan and manage bed production, including crops attractive for all
outlets.

Sell, donate and deliver produce. Staff community farm stand, Food
Trust Market and Marathon Grill farm stand. Coordinate restaurant
sales and donations for surplus produce. Purchase Local produce
(fruits/eggs/staples) to supplement and diversify community farm
stand.

Manage Interns to assist with farm duties as well as office/
administrative tasks

Work with Assistant Farmer to complete farm tasks

Maintain an attractive physical appearance of the farm

Keep organized records of harvests, sales and expenses

Engage the community, and host volunteer days as needed.

Assist community gardeners with questions about maintaining their
plots.

Assist farm team with fundraising and fundraising events. Manage
website and keep people on the email list connected to the happenings
of the farm.

Coordinate community programs. Support Assistant Farmer in managing
Summer Free Lunch Program and supplement lunches with produce grown on
the farm.

Help develop additional New Growth Project sites for production and
community gardens as well as expand and improve current sites. Work
with Vaux High School staff and students to plan out, develop and
maintain the Vaux Garden Site.

Requirements:

Ability to work in all weather conditions as well as long hours and
some weekends
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds
Minimum 2 years of experience in intensive, organic vegetable
production
Experience with greenhouse management
Experience working in an urban environment
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Good people skills
Ability to work and solve problems individually as well as with others
as a team
Ability to work and communicate clearly with Interns and Assistant
Farmer
Word and Excel experience

Part-Time Positions at Harvest Local Foods: (Applicants may apply for one or both positions)
ABOUT
Partnering with over 60 local farmers and food artisans, Harvest Local Foods is the premier organic and local grocery deliver service in Greater Philadelphia Area. Open year-round, we operate three weekly delivery routes and manage a micro-storefront in Lansdowne, PA. Our mission is two-fold: To expand the market for local growers and artisan food producers and to provide the freshest local and organic foods possible to families, individuals and businesses.

Our Location:
305 Windermere Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050 (the first suburb west of West Philadelphia)

POSITION #1
-Order Packer/Substitute Delivery Driver

Want to get involved in the local foods scene? Then this is the job for you! We’re looking for a good-natured food lover to add their positive energy and enthusiasm to our workplace. We want an individual who would be happy working with us packing orders full of beautiful local produce, meats, dairy and dry goods. You would also be trained to deliver orders in our van if needed as a substitute for our regular driver.

Hours (12-14 hours per week):
Wednesdays 8am-2 or 3pm (flexible ending time depending on how busy we are each week)
Fridays 8am-2 or 3pm

When: Position begins immediately

Pay: Starting at $10.50/hr. (plus 15% employee discount on our local, organic groceries).

Requirements:

Highly responsible, attentive to details and able to stay focused on task at hand
Able to lift and carry 30-40 lbs
Valid driver’s license (no commercial driver’s license necessary)
Excellent driving record
Must have some previous experience driving a box truck or van
Pleasant, efficient worker
Kind and courteous with customers
Interest and experience with local foods a plus
One year commitment a plus
Position #2
-Farmers Market Stand Assistant
Think you’d enjoy selling gorgeous local foods to customers at a busy and lively Farmers Market? We’re looking for a personable, quick-thinking and quick-paced employee to help us set up, sell at and break-down our stand at the Lansdowne Farmers Market.
Hours: Saturdays, 7am-3pm from June-October, 2012 (with about 1 Saturday off per month)
When: Starting June 2, 2012
Pay: $10.50 per hr (plus 15% employee discount on our local and organic groceries)
Requirements:
Highly responsible, attentive to details and able to stay focused on task at hand
Able to lift and carry 30-40 lbs
Basic math skills
Pleasant, efficient worker
Kind and courteous with customers
Interest and experience with local foods a plus
Commitment through October, 2012
For information and to apply contact Mary Ann or Pam at buylocal@harvestlocalfoods.com or 484-461-7884

Hillside Farm is seeking two full-time, full season farm interns and
three full-time, short-term practicants for the 2012 growing season
from April to November

Hillside Farm is a 32 acre diversified CSA farm in Media, PA. As a
suburban farm located just outside of Philadelphia, we are fortunate
to be working within a miniature ecosystem consisting of 18 acres
arable fields, 8 acres of pastures and 6 acres of woodlands and
streams. The land and its supporting infrastructure are utilized for
a 160 member CSA and a farmers’ market. The farm is a project of
Greener Partners, a nonprofit that is actively engaging local
communities through farm based programming and education.

Interns and practicants will be working directly with the farm crew
which is comprised of an Agricultural Director, Farm Manager, and
Assistant Farm Manager, as well as CSA Workshare members and
volunteers. We are currently seeking to fill several positions:

1. Two full-time interns for a minimum of six months beginning April
1, 2012
• Interns will partake in the local CRAFT program that Greener
Partners is launching for the Southeast Pennsylvania region this year.
This program will consist of workshops and seminars held throughout
the season at various farms in the region. These educational
opportunities will supplement the practical field work and will
feature innovative farmers that will impart their knowledge and skill
in a theory and praxis format.
• Farm work will expose interns to a broad range of farm tasks
including greenhouse seedling production, on farm composting, field
preparation (fertilization and tillage), open cultivation (raised
beds) and plasticulture, outdoor vegetable and berry production, hand
and mechanical cultivation and weeding, irrigation (sprinkler and
drip), biological disease and pest control, biodynamic plant
strengthening practices, harvest and post-harvest handling, CSA and
farmers’ market distribution.
• Interns will also indirectly experience Greener Partners’ on farm
programming such as CSS (community supported shares – food access for
low income families), summer farm camps, and community events.
• We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a good work ethic
and a desire to contribute to the growth and success of our farm
community.
• Interns must be physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds and work in
all weather conditions.
• Farm-grown food is free and workman’s compensation will be covered.
• Interns will experience the full workload of the farm and should
expect to work an average of 50 hours per week but will be given time
off to attend any CRAFT programs. The ratio between practical work and
educational instruction will be around 10 : 1.
• On-farm housing is available. Interns who choose to live at the farm
will receive a stipend of $800 per month. Interns who do not require
housing will receive $1,000 per month.

2. Three full-time, short-term practicants beginning May 1, 2012
• Practicants would join our farm team for two to five months during
the 2012 growing season. This position is ideal for individuals who
are seeking exposure to small scale sustainable agriculture through
practical work experience.
• Farm work will expose practicants to a broad range of farm tasks
including greenhouse seedling production, on farm composting, field
preparation (fertilization and tillage), open cultivation (raised
beds) and plasticulture, outdoor vegetable and berry production, hand
and mechanical cultivation and weeding, irrigation (sprinkler and
drip), biological disease and pest control, biodynamic plant
strengthening practices, harvest and post-harvest handling, CSA and
farmers’ market distribution.
• Practicants will also experience Greener Partners’ on farm
programming such as CSS (community supported shares – food access for
low income families), summer farm camps, and community events.
• We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a good work ethic
and a desire to contribute to the growth and success of our farm
community.
• Practicants must be physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds and work
in all weather conditions.
• On-farm housing is not available.
• Farm-grown food is free and workman’s compensation will be covered.
• Practicants will receive a stipend of $500 per month.

We require a farm visit as part of the interview process in order to
ensure a good fit. The farm is easily accessible by the regional rail
SEPTA train. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and
resume to Jen Malkoun at jenmalkoun@gmail.com
http://greenerpartners.org/

If you are interested in the Mill Creek Farm’s 2012 Market Manager Apprenticeship, please read this background information and fill out the application form. We will contact you for an interview.
Mill Creek Farm is a non-profit educational urban farm in West Philadelphia. The produce from this ½ acre farm goes to weekly farmstands, donations to food cupboards, and to Mariposa Food Coop. Most of the produce goes directly into the Mill Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia, which has limited access to affordable, healthy food. We share the property with a diverse array of community gardeners. For more information on our program please refer to our webpage at http://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org
The Mill Creek Farm’s growing season is March – November. We use organic practices and hand-labor, which means we need a lot of dedicated hands out in the field planting, picking, and weeding. We work with hundreds of volunteers every season – groups and individuals – on a one-time basis and with those who come back regularly. If you are interested in working with us on a regular basis and committing to getting more involved than casual volunteers, this internship is for you.
Market Apprentice helps with harvest, set up of farmstand, customer service, market outreach, produce sales, market inventory, clean up, and other relevant tasks including field work.
Apprenticeship/training would start in early June. The farmstand is open June 16th – Thanksgiving. Saturday markets are held at the farm 11-2, Wednesday markets are at 52nd and Haverford (2 blocks from the farm at The Food Trust’s Haddington market), 1-5. Harvest takes place the morning of the market.
We request a minimum commitment of at least 1 of the market days and may give preference to those available both days/the whole season.
In order to qualify for this internship you must meet the following requirements:
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Reliability and flexibility
• Ability to make a serious time commitment
• Willingness to do farm work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Familiarity with fresh produce
Because we are primarily grant and donation funded, we cannot offer pay, housing or other reimbursement. Mill Creek Farm provides apprentices with a unique opportunity to participate in local food production, marketing and education. Apprentices will also gain experience:
• With basic farming/gardening skills such as seeding, thinning, weeding, and harvesting crops
• Working with youth, volunteers, and visitors from across the city
• Supporting a grassroots organization and exposure to our network
• Learning about food and community justice principles first hand
Deadline for Application is March 1st, 2011. Please email application or questions to: millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com
Mill Creek Farm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs or activities. Community members of West Philadelphia and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Name:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip:
Best contact (Phone # and Email):
1. When are you available to do this internship?

2. What, if any previous farm or garden experience do you have?

3. What special skills do you have to offer to Mill Creek Farm (ex: carpentry, language, art, food preservation, or anything you think that is a special skill)?

4. What does the term “Food Justice” mean to you?

5. What if any experience do you have with customer service, cooking, nutrition, harvesting, facilitating volunteers, community organizing, management, or working with youth?

6. What projects or organizations have inspired or influenced you?

7. How did you hear about Mill Creek Farm?

8. What do you hope to gain from this experience?

Please list 2 references Mill Creek Farm can contact and include a resume if available.

Part-Time Opportunity with Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation for an Urban Garden/Farming Specialist (no more than 20 hrs per wk)

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is currently seeking seasonal employees to work on various garden/farming projects at park sites and recreation centers. These seasonal employees (Apr-Nov) will work with staff, volunteers, and community members help to maintain and care for various garden/farming projects.

Skills/Qualifications

Applicant must:
Have some prior experience in gardening, agriculture, or youth programming
Knowledge of small-scale garden/farming techniques
Desire to work with community members and volunteers of all ages and abilities
Ability to work outdoors and under possible adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain)
Ability and willingness to travel (via car and/or public transportation) to various park sites and recreation centers.

Jean Hunt
Youth Development
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-3605
Jean.Hunt@Phila.Gov

Next Sunday March 4th – Workparty at MEEP–MErcy Edible Park

Sunday, March 4th, 10am-3pm
521-536 Mercy Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Potluck
Freestore
Funtime
Weather Permitting

There is LOADS of work and fun to be had, as always. We will be having all the usual:

WORK TO BE DONE:
- We have two apple trees to go in to the ground, so you can learn how to swing a pickaxe, and plant a tree in one go!
- Also, a mountain of beautiful woodchips has to be spread to all our pathways, & we want to plan out a new huge spiral planting bed.
- Hugelkultur mounds may also be created with a bunch of last year’s coffee, compost, weed & wood stock.
- New compost bin construction – we just found out we’ll be getting all the organic matter from a new South Philly juice bar!

POTLUCK:
Bring a bowl, spoon, and a dish of fine homemade grub! People love coffee, tea, and other tasty, healthy treats as well!

FREE STORE (spring cleaning):
That’s right, you read it: FREE! Think of it as a good way to donate all your stuff to a thrift store, but your friends get to go through your stuff, and you get to go through theirs! All donations are picked through and distributed for free! At day’s end, we donate it all to the Houston Center a couple of blocks away for free distribution to the neighborhood!

Get a jump on that SPRING CLEANING!

SUPPLIES that we ask/encourage you to help us out with (we could always use):
Straw bales
Compost/soil
newspaper
trashbags
recycling bins
trashcans
seeds
fruit trees
berry bushes
garden tools
cash…
anything else that seems fitting in a garden!

WE BELIEVE:
- A few people are powerful enough to change a neighborhood.
- Everyone should be able to do what they’re good at.
- There is no leadership without leading by example.
- “The big picture” comes into focus when it starts local.
- The world has enough stuff. Use free & recycled materials.
- Playing in the dirt in the middle of a city is really fun.
- Philadelphia is beautiful.
- Teaching people to grow organic food, improve the soil, cook healthy meals, harvest rainwater, compost waste, save seeds, talk to their neighbors, play outside, stand up for their beliefs, consume less, & act more will create the future we need.

Urban farmer job available at Greensgrow. Greensgrow is trying to fill this position by March 1, so send in your materials quickly for consideration.
Good luck.

FARMER WANTED
Greensgrow Farm in Philadelphia is hiring a Demonstration Farmer for their main location in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
The Demonstration Farmer will be responsible for all food production operations for a half-acre urban farm, including, but not limited to high tunnel production, intensive field plantings, IPM systems, composting and waste reduction strategies, and tool and equipment maintenance.
Demonstration Farmer will also work with Greensgrow Farm Manager to advance Greensgrow’s sustainability and education projects, including, but not limited to green roofs, stormwater management, recycling, beekeeping, and coordinating site visits from schools and other organizations.
Required
2-3 years organic farm management experience
Experience with intensive high-tunnel production
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Excellent communication and team-working skills
Drivers License and excellent driving record
Willingness to work some weekends for special events

Preferred
Carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems knowledge
Experience with vermicomposting, beekeeping, and/or cut flower production
Experience operating large trucks, forklifts, and other heavy machinery
Compensation
This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Pay rate will be based on experience. Position is eligible for health benefits after 12 months.
Contact
Send cover letters and resume documents to:
Greensgrow Philadelphia Project
Attn: Ryan Kuck
2503 E. Firth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Part- time Farm Manager with USLA/
Teens4Good at Northlight Community Center, Roxborough High, and the
Schuylkill Center Farm. If interested, send resume/ cover letter asap
to William Eisenberg at weisenberg@northlightcommunitycenter.org as
position will be filled within the month.

USLA Farm Manager
Job Description

Reports To: William Eisenberg, Director of Education and Teen Services
Employment Status: Hourly; $15 / hour for 20 – 25 hours per week
(average due to seasonal farming demands)
Supervises: Urban Sustainability Leadership Academy (USLA) and Teens 4
Good (T4G) youth

Summary:
The Urban Farm Manager is responsible for the management of designated
Teens 4 Good urban farms in partnership with USLA (Urban
Sustainability Leadership Academy) and T4G (Teens 4 Good) youth. The
Urban Farm Manager will play a critical role in helping to build a
sustainable, youth-led urban farming business. The job includes crop
planning, day-to-day management of urban farms, distributing and
selling produce, instructing youth in urban agriculture and urban farm
management, creating and managing operating budgets of the farm(s),
and developing business plans to ensure the sustainability of the
farm(s).

Primary Responsibilities:
The Urban Farm Manager is responsible for completing the following
tasks in partnership with USLA and T4G youth:
• Provide positive youth development program for teens including
academic support and work readiness skills
• Assist with day-to-day coordination of the Urban Sustainability
Leadership Academy (USLA) which features six modules: Urban
Sustainability, Work Readiness, Post Secondary Prep, Social
Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation and Leadership
• Day-to-day management of urban farm(s) including bed preparation,
planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and other farming tasks
• Crop planning for new seasons
• Preparing farm(s) for winter season
• Managing a hoop house
• Coordinating sales and distribution of produce to clients
• Developing and implementing a business plan to build a sustainable
urban farm
• Creating and managing operating budgets for farm(s)
• Tracking and monitoring sales and donations of all produce
• Preparing periodic written reports, both statistical and narrative
• Instructing USLA and T4G youth in urban agriculture and urban
farming business
• Supervising USLA youth in managing an urban farm business
• Assisting with daily field operations during the Teens 4 Good summer
internship
• Leading and teaching volunteer groups
• Maintaining orderly site(s) for all visitors
• Participating in monthly USLA team meetings
• Participating in other meetings that are coordinated by the
Federation of Neighborhood Centers and address the urban farming
program, USLA and Teens 4 Good
• Participating in additional programmatic and agency-wide activities
as assigned
• Performing other tasks as needed

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required, Highly recommend degree in agriculture,
horticulture and/or field directly related to sustainable agriculture
• Experience in after-school programming and positive youth
development
• Minimum three years experience of farming, preferred experience in
urban and organic farming
• Experience in building and managing an urban farm business
• Experience in maintenance of a hoop/green house
• At least 2 years of positive youth development experience
• Experience organizing groups safely and productively

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Passion for sustainable agriculture
• Building, managing and maintaining sustainable urban farms
• Ability to plan, delegate and organize work tasks
• Willing to work a flexible schedule
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship-
building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and
personalities; ability to communicate clearly in person and in
writing
• Financial management skills – developing and managing operating
budgets; monitoring all sales transaction
• Business and Marketing skills
• Ability to work well with youth (i.e. engage, motivate, inspire,
teach, discipline youth)
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Working knowledge of computers: Microsoft Word; Excel. ETO is a
plus.
• Commitment to North Light’s mission

If you are interested in the Mill Creek Farm’s 2012 Market Manager
Apprenticeship, please read this background information and
fill out the application form.
We will contact you for an interview.

Mill Creek Farm is a non-profit educational urban farm in West
Philadelphia. The produce from this ½ acre farm goes to weekly farmstands,
donations to food cupboards, and to Mariposa Food Coop. Most of the
produce goes directly into the Mill Creek neighborhood of West
Philadelphia, which has limited access to affordable, healthy food. We
share the property with a diverse array of community gardeners. For more
information on our program please refer to our webpage at
http://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org

The Mill Creek Farm’s growing season is March – November. We use organic
practices and hand-labor, which means we need a lot of dedicated hands out
in the field planting, picking, and weeding. We work with hundreds of
volunteers every season – groups and individuals – on a one-time basis and
with those who come back regularly. If you are interested in working with
us on a regular basis and committing to getting more involved than casual
volunteers, this internship is for you.

Market Apprenticehelps with harvest, setup of farmstand, customer service,
market outreach, produce sales, market inventory, clean up, and other
relevant tasks including field work.
Apprenticeship/training would start in early June. The farmstand is open
June 16th – Thanksgiving. Saturday markets are held at the farm 11-2,
Wednesday markets are at 52nd and Haverford (2 blocks from the farm at The
Food Trust’s Haddington market), 1-5. Harvest takes place the morning of
the market.

We request a minimum commitment of at least 1 of the market days and may
give preference to those available both days/the whole season.

In order to qualify for this internship you must meet the following
requirements:
· Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
· Reliability and flexibility
· Ability to make a serious time commitment
· Willingness to do farm work in extreme weather conditions
· Ability to lift 40 lbs
· Familiarity with fresh produce
Because we are primarily grant and donation funded, we cannot offer pay,
housing or other reimbursement. Mill Creek Farm provides apprentices with
a unique opportunity to participate in local food production, marketing
and education.
Apprentices will also gain experience:
· With basic farming/gardening skills such as seeding,
thinning, weeding, and harvesting crops
· Working with youth, volunteers, and visitors from across the
city
· Supporting a grassroots organization and exposure to our
network
· Learning about food and community justice principles first hand

Deadline for Application is March 1st, 2011. Please email application or
questions to: millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com

Mill Creek Farm does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in its
programs or activities. Community members of West Philadelphia and People of
Color are strongly encouraged to apply.–
http://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org

*Please note our new email address: millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com

Corporate Farmer
job-duepu-2819118698@craigslist.org
See: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/trd/2819118698.html

Vertical Screen, Inc. is a growing company that serves the world’s largest organizations, providing comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, drug testing/occupational health screening and other applicant screening services.

Our building has been awarded LEED Platinum Certification for its new, state-of-the-art world headquarters. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum is the highest sustainability designation granted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In line with our facility and the company’s commitment to the environment; we are looking for a full time Farmer to the corporate grounds to create and manage a farm at our headquarters in Warminster, PA.

Essential Functions:

• Cultivate and maintain gardens
• Create a composting program
• Landscape maintenance
• Maintain indoor plant life
• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budgeted parameters
• Buy supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds
• Planning activities and educational sessions for employess
• Understand the implications of the weather and making contingency plans
• Maintain a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
• Apply health and safety standards across the grounds
• Protect the environment and maintain biodiversity
• Snow removal

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience as an organic farmer required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or comparable

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, 401(K) with company match, paid time off and more.

For consideration please send your resume with your salary requirements. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered. This position is based in Warminster, PA. Visit us at http://www.verticalscreen.com

Farm Education Apprenticeship
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 SEASON!
The Farm Education Apprentices are involved in a multidisciplinary program where they are both farm staff and farm educators. They will work directly with our farm manager and farm educators to participate in all aspects of the 2 acre farm: seeding, greenhouse production, soil preparation and amending, composting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, animal care, fruit and orchard management, and tractor work.
Since our farm is only in its third season, apprentices will also have the opportunity to create and develop new facets of the farm, such as helping us start beekeeping, build grape arbors and orchards, expand flower production, research and implement alternative composting methods, or other ideas.
Click here for more information about the farm.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
During summer camp, apprentices will lead a variety of farm-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages, while also assisting in maintaining the daily operations of the farm, and various agricultural projects around camp.
When camp is not in session, Jewish Farm School and Eden Village run a variety of educational programs on the site and the farm, including Sunday farm volunteer days, a fall harvest festival coinciding with Sukkot, and other skills workshops. Apprentices will be the lead farm educators for all of these programs.
APPRENTICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Weekly seminars in organic, small scale agriculture.
Trainings in Jewish environmental education, including theTeva Seminar.
Participation in the Hudson Valley C.R.A.F.T. Program, a network for young organic farmers.
Participation in various on-site workshops, such as natural building and herbal medicine.
Field trips to various organic and educational farms in the area.
Ideal candidates will:
Be hard working
Be able to complete tasks in a timely manner regardless of the weather
Be flexible, positive members of a team and community
Show timeliness and attention to detail
Work creatively to solve problems
Be able to develop new educational programs and farm infrastructure
Be familiar with the sustainable agriculture and food justice movements
Experimental curiosity is encouraged! Extensive experience is not necessary, just an eagerness to learn about small-scale, sustainable farming and Jewish agricultural education! Farming is a continuous learning process through which we meet new challenges each day, learn from our experiences, and create new and exciting methods and programs!

Note: We will begin accepting applications for the 2012 season on December 7th. We will begin interviews after January 16th. The apprenticeship runs from April 16, 2012 to October 15, 2012. Please only apply if you are available for the entire season.

Compensation: $2,000 stipend plus room and board

To apply for the Farm Education Apprenticeship, complete the form on the JFS Jobs page, and complete the full application on the Eden Village Camp website.

Henry Got Crops! CSA, a partnership between Saul High School, Weavers Way, and Weavers Way Community Programs is looking for farm educator volunteers for the 2012 season. Educators will work unpaid, volunteering for at least 1.5 hours a week and will provide assistance in our hands on education program at a 2.5 farm in North West Philadelphia. There are direct paybacks to participating in this program : volunteers will learn how to write farm education curriculum, lead 9th-12th students in work sessions, and learn basic farming practices, amongst other things. Below is a bit about our internship program. Please contact me at clarehyre@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions!
Thanks,
Clare Hyre

Farm Education Intern 2012 (Northwest Philadelphia)

The Weavers Way Community Programs (WWCP) Farm Education is a dynamic, interactive program that teaches children and youth from varied backgrounds about urban farming. We operate at three (3) unique sites, allowing us to develop and implement innovative curriculum that serves students from a variety of backgrounds. Farm-based learning bridges the gap for children of different socio-economic status.

Weavers Way Community Programs (WWCP) was created in 2007 to expand the community enrichment work of Weavers Way Co-op. WWCP is a member of the Mt. Airy Community Services Corporation, which has 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The largest components of WWCP are the School Marketplace Program, Farm Education, and the Mt. Airy Bike Collective.

Henry Got Crops CSA at Saul High School for Agricultural Sciences: The interns will work with the Henry Got Crops farm educator to host education activities for 140 high school students, including the incoming freshman class. Interns will work with farm educator to teach students how to operate a CSA, in addition to specific vegetable production skills. The interns in turn will learn these skills themselves. This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience with urban farm education and production.

WWCP’s farm education program operates in conjunction with the Weavers Way Farms and Weavers Way Co-op. Weavers Way Co-op is a 4,800-member community-owned retail food market, with locations in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill.

Requirements:
Some prior experience in gardening and environmental education preferred.
Must have a good sense of humor, strong work ethic, and willingness to get dirty.
You should be able to work under adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain) and be able to lift 50 lbs, preferably at the same time.
Access to a vehicle is very helpful but not necessary.
Intern must have a current child abuse and criminal history clearance (or apply for clearances when selected for internship).

Specific Tasks:
1. Assist with both farm education and production. Total hours per week devoted to each task will vary based on weather, scheduling, and other variables.
2. Help lead educational groups and activities.
3. Help manage volunteers who visit our sites to assist with the farming and education.
4. Assist with farm production, including work in the greenhouse, planting, weeding, harvesting, and marketing.
5. Learn about the 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers we grow, including pest management and season extension.
6. Engage with members of the Weavers Way community via community outreach events.
7. Assist with staffing WWCP’s farmers market, helping to harvest, set up for, and sell our produce.
8. Participate in weekly farmer meetings and WWCP staff meetings.
9. Have fun, meet nice people, and learn a lot!

Greensgrow Farm in Philadelphia announces an opening for the Farming and Sustainability Manager (FSM) position to be posted immediately. Please see attached for job description. This is a highly competitive position and only extremely qualified individuals will be contacted.

Greensgrow is a nationally-recognized leader in urban agriculture, operating a one acre Fresh Food Hub in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Greensgrow’s projects include a retail nursery, full-year CSA program, intensive urban demonstration farm, community kitchen, and neighborhood fresh food markets. Greensgrow strives to be both self sufficient and sustainable by earning approximately 85% of its total income making it a unique organization that is always seeking ways to grow its multi-faceted set of programs designed to support the health and well being of local communities. The Farming and Sustainability Manager is an integral part of maintaining Greensgrow’s facilities and growing operations in Philadelphia.

All inquiries should be sent to:

Greensgrow Philadelphia Project
attn: Ryan Kuck
2503 E. Firth St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Internship Job Description 1 1/17/2012
High Glen Estate
2012 Internship Job Description
High Glen Estate is a private, 60-acre, newly-developed property in Frederick, MD with roughly
10 cultivated acres of gardens, including a perennial border, rose garden, annual beds, wetland
area, greenhouse, Japanese garden, Mediterranean garden, vegetable garden, cutting gardens,
English cottage garden, hawthorn orchard, and extensive perimeter plantings. Plans for the
2012 season include work on a new arboretum, the installation of a new planting plan for a
property on the Chesapeake Bay, the implementation of new database and mapping software,
and several small- to mid-scale garden and design projects at the estate.
Peter Couchman, Head Gardener, oversees the gardens and manages the staff of full-time and
seasonal horticulturists and interns.
We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic intern for our 2012 season. Responsibilities will
include:
 planting and maintenance of garden beds and containers
 irrigation and fertilization of garden beds and containers
 deadheading of annuals and perennials
 pruning of trees, shrubs, and vines
 weeding
 plant labeling
 assistance with formal hedge maintenance and vegetable gardening
 garden renovation and bed amendment
 greenhouse maintenance
 planting, transplanting and propagation of plant material
 monitoring and treatment of health problems of all plant material
 composting
 operation and utilization of basic landscape tools (hedge trimmers, blowers, pruners, spades,
etc.)
 operation of small machinery as necessary (golf cart, Bobcat, mowers, chipper, tractor,
cultivator, tiller, etc.)
 recordkeeping and database updates
 other related work as needed, such as furniture and equipment maintenance, painting, etc.Internship Job Description 2 1/17/2012
Requirements for this position include:
 valid driver’s license
 ability to lift 50 lbs. and to perform strenuous physical tasks under a variety of conditions
 significant experience in gardening work including watering, fertilizing, potting, repotting,
pruning, grooming, and general maintenance, OR
 enrollment in or completion of a horticulture-related program from an accredited college
recognized horticulture program
 ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
 ability to work occasional weekends and overtime
 ability to work in all weather and temperature conditions
This is a paid, full-time, seasonal position that requires 40 hours per week with occasional
additional weekend work and overtime. Although interns must provide their own housing and
transportation to High Glen Estate, the compensation package can include a monthly housing
stipend for interns relocating from outside the area. This position is under the direct
supervision of the Head Gardener, but will shadow and be guided by other staff horticulturists.
For qualified applicants, specific garden areas may be assigned on a rotational basis for which
they will be directly responsible. Interns will be given monthly progress reports to identify
strengths and areas that might need improvement.
The dates of the internship are flexible, but priority will be given to applicants who can commit
to the dates of March 26 through September 28 with an optional one week unpaid vacation.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, practical experience in estate
gardening with an educational focus. Since this property is new and the landscape is young,
there is the additional benefit of participating in new garden installations and renovations.
Please send a cover letter, resume and references to:
Peter Couchman, Head Gardener
pcouchman@ausherman.com
Questions? Please call Peter at 301.514.9741

Real Food Farm is an urban farm located on 6 acres in Clifton Park, in
Baltimore, MD. Please see the following job openings that we are
currently seeking to fill. Please respond to
realfoodfarm@civicworks.com.

Mobile Market Coordinator

Real Food Farm is currently seeking a full-time Americorps Mobile
Market Coordinator to begin March 2011. This is an opportunity for an
individual interested in directly engaging communities with low-access
to fresh food. Responsibilities will include attending and
representing Real Food Farm at neighborhood meetings and events as
well as the operation, sales, publicity, and record keeping of the
Mobile Market. The Mobile Market sales occur through home deliveries,
community market stands and mini-stops at targeted locations of
Northeast Baltimore. The position may require up to 10 hours of on-
farm labor depending on the interests of the applicant. Applicants
should be independent, enthusiastic, outgoing, responsible and
familiar with Northeast Baltimore. Community Organizing and retail
experience is preferred. The position requires driving a large diesel
step van and past experience handling large vehicles is preferred but
not required.

The position will begin in March 2012 and run through October 2012. 40
hours per week. Pay will be a modest bi-weekly Americorps stipend and
an education award upon completion of the term. Americorps enrollment
is not required to apply. Email cover letter and resume to
realfoodfarm@civicworks.com or fax to 410-366-1831 with the specific
job title in the subject line, or drop off at 2701 St. Lo Drive,
Baltimore, MD 21213. Applications due February 10 for a March start
date.

Real Food Farm is an urban farm located on 6 acres in Clifton Park, in
Baltimore, MD. Please see the following job openings that we are
currently seeking to fill. Please respond to
realfoodfarm@civicworks.com. Thanks.

Agricultural Projects Coordinator

Real Food Farm is currently seeking a full-time Americorps
Agricultural Projects Coordinator to begin March 2011. This is an
opportunity for an individual interested in developing specialized
agricultural projects while engaging with community food security and
social change. The Agricultural Projects Coordinator will manage and
develop on-farm projects such as compost operations, soil fertility,
apiaries, possible livestock, orchard, construction, and stormwater
management and rain catchment practices. Specific projects will
partially vary depending on experience, needs, budget, and interest.

Primary responsibilities include: continuing research, development and
expansion of previously mentioned projects, and weekly general
production duties on the farm (harvesting, weeding, etc.).
Requirements include: agricultural experience and a strong interest in
urban agriculture; creative problem-solving skills; experience and
interest in working with diverse populations; qualities of self-
motivation, time management, flexibility and cooperation. Experience
with sciences, mathematics, and/or construction is desirable.

The position will begin in March 2012 until October 2012. 40 hours per
week. Pay will be a modest bi-weekly Americorps stipend and an
education award upon completion of the term. Americorps enrollment is
not required to apply. Email cover letter and resume to
realfoodfarm@civicworks.com with the specific job title in the subject
line. Applications due February 10 for a March start date.

The FruitGuys, one of America’s premier providers of fresh produce to
businesses, homes, and
schools nationwide is hiring. We are a family-run produce company that
provides much more
beyond produce; we provide support to family farms by buying local
produce whenever possible, to
our communities by donating produce to hunger-assistance groups and
sustainable-food initiatives,
and to our customers’ health and wellness by educating, engaging and
encouraging them to eat
well, live well, and play well. We are looking for someone who shares
our goals for agriculture,
health, and the environment. The ideal candidate is excited about our
mission and driven to share
our values through outstanding customer service.

The Production Associate is responsible first and foremost for
participating in and completing all aspects of production (listed
below) and ensuring that only produce that meets FruitGuys standards
is packed and shipped to our customers. Teamwork and communication are
critical for this position!
Please send all inquiries to kim.jordan@fruitguys.com. If interested
please send a resume by email