Title: Vacancies at NOFA-NY member companies

Deadline: Ongoing

Employer: NOFA-NY

Location: United States

Description:

Founded in 1983, NOFA-NY is a statewide organization leading a growing movement of farmers, consumers, gardeners, and businesses committed to promoting sustainable, local, organic food and farming.

FULL-TIME FARM STAFF POSITION: CROSSROADS FARM, ORGANIC URBAN FARM AUG.2013

Crossroads Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm in Malverne, Long Island. The farm is operated by the Nassau Land Trust and is the closest organic farm to NYC. A full-time staff person is needed who is a great multi-tasker. Duties include farming, managing the store, and helping with educational and volunteer groups. Experience in agriculture, greenhouse, nursery, natural foods, education, retail, and/or social media preferred. Starting rate is $8/hr for 40 hrs/week. Please email your resume and cover letter to info@nassaulandtrust.org  

·         VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: CROSSROADS FARM- ORGANIC URBAN FARM AUGUST.2013

 Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's is a certified organic vegetable farm in Malverne, Long Island. The farm is operated by the Nassau Land Trust and is the closest organic farm to NYC.We are currently looking for a part-time volunteer coordinator to organize all of our volunteers and farm activities. Experience preferred. Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@nassaulandtrust.org.

·         2 PAID FARM WORK POSITIONS AT STONEGATE FARM FOR 2014 SEASON. AUG.2013

We're looking for two workers with farm experience to work at Stonegate Farm (http://www.stonegatefarmNY.org) for the 2014 season.  Stonegate is an 1850s Carpenter Gothic estate farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, 1hr North of New York City. We grow vegetables, orchard fruit, cut flowers, eggs and honey. Contact info@stonegatefarmNY.org. 

·         INTERPRETIVE FARMER POSITION AT THE FARMERS' MUSEUM-JULY.2013

The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown is hiring for a full-time Interpretive Farmer. Job duties include care and feeding of livestock; working, and interpreting 19th century farming to museum visitors; assisting in the development and implementation of agricultural educational programming. Click here for more information: http://farmersmuseum.org/jobs/interpretive_farmer_0 Full benefits package included. Interested candidates may email cover letter, resume and three professional references to:b.fischer@nysha.org or mail to: Barbara Fischer, NYSHA, PO Box 800, Cooperstown NY 13326.

·         SERVICE MANAGER ASSISTANT AND PARTS COUNTER HELP JUNE.2013

SERVICE CLERK AND PARTS COUNTERPERSON Local, full service agricultural dealership is seeking a parts and service assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assist and wait on customer and service technicians, stock shelves, check-in and ship parts to customers, handle incoming calls. . REQUIRED: Valid Driver’s License Must have the ability to lift Twenty Pounds with regularity. EXPERIENCE Five years experience in farm and landscape equipment service administration preferred RESPOND: hiringauthority@yahoo.com with resume and references.

·         FARM ASSISTANT -SUNSET FARM JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2013 - JUNE.2013

Farm Assistant needed immediately for environmentally-friendly, rapidly growing produce. Work 20+ hours/week at $7.25. Must be available on 4-5 days a week beginning A.S.A.P. Experience preferred.Easm1071@aol.com. Interested? Contact Elizabeth Open until filled.

·         ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON - THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY JUNE.2013

The Assistant Herdsperson will help to Coordinate all herd/animal husbandry operations; Develop meaningful work and education experiences within the Animal Husbandry program; Maintain the Orchard and the Apiary. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, Animal Husbandry experience with hog, sheep, and cow heards and a driver license in good standing. On-Campus housing provided. Apply online at http://www.thecenterfordiscovery.org/careers/Job-Openings.aspx

·         FARM STAFF NEEDED-CROSSROADS FARM, MALVERNE, NY MAY.2013

A full-time staff person is needed on a small organic farm in Nassau County. Experience in agriculture, greenhouse, nursery, natural foods, education, retail, and/or social media preferred. Starting rate is $8/hr for 40 hrs/week. Please submit cover letter and resume to: info@nassaulandtrust.org

·         ORGANIC ORCHARD MANAGER NEEDED FOR HARD CIDER ORCHARD MAY.2013

We are seeking an experienced orchardist to manage our newly planted cider apple orchard in Gardiner, NY.Ideal applicant will have experience with creating, managing and executing pest and disease management schedules, crew organization, harvesting and fruit handling.Biodynamic/biointensive and cider fruit experience a huge plus.Position is part-time to begin and pay is commensurate with experience.Off-season employment is possible.Please respond with resume and cover letter with "Orchard Applicant" in the subject line to: joel@tuthilltown.com.

·         ORGANIC PLANT HEALTHCARE FOREMAN MAY.2013

Almstead Organic Care Foremen work with the latest technology and information in treating our customers’ plant health care problems with all organic solutions. Responsibilities include•Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions • Evaluate recommended treatment options•Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution are followed Requirements:•Two/four year degree in arboriculture, horticulture or minimum three years industry/field experience•Enthusiastic and willing to work long hours•Excellent communications skills; valid driver’s license Reply to jobs@almstead.com.

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