Hiring: Farming Co-Manager at Round The Bend Farm
Round the Bend Farm (RTB), a Center for Restorative Community, is located in South Dartmouth, MA and is a 115-acre working farm and educational non-profit. Our non-profit mission: We are a living laboratory that cultivates, educates, and empowers people of all ages. We are devoted to the global paradigm shift toward hope and abundance by valuing diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth.
Our Farming Co-Manager position requires a highly motivated and energetic individual; someone who is passionate about RTB’s mission, local food systems, and growing nutritious foods. This teammate will participate in the overall mission of RTB, both managing and working alongside our farm crew in all aspects of growing produce, and accompanying land management, for the RTB kitchen, local sale, and our flagship partnered food donation program, Manifest Love (ML).
Our Manifest Love (ML) program is a free weekly food share program currently serving approximately 150 families in New Bedford. Going into its seventh season of operation, Manifest Love is a collaboration between RTB, YWCA Southeastern MA, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, NorthStar Learning Centers, and Sacred Birthing Village. Food share contents are grown on site using approximately 6-8 acres at RTB and occasionally gleaned from nearby farms as well.
At RTB, we use a synthetics-free farming philosophy, rooted in regenerative relationships and a mix of biodynamic, permaculture, agroforestry, and soil remineralization practices. We emphasize sustainability, natural relationships, ecological vibrancy, and working in ways that mirror our mission of valuing diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth.
Working alongside the farm crew in a daily capacity – in close concert with the Garden Manager and Distribution Manager and with support from our extended RTB team and volunteers – this position will be involved with and responsible for all aspects of growing & harvesting agricultural produce for our kitchen & Manifest Love program. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: crop planning, seed sowing, greenhouse and nursery care, soil & field preparation, transplanting, weeding and cultivation, harvesting, seed saving, propagation, mowing and land management, efficient management and direction of RTB team and volunteers, food storage, and food processing and preparation for distribution of Manifest Love food shares (harvesting, washing, bagging).
QUALIFICATIONS
As an organization that strives to value diversity in all that we do, we take care and place extra value in continuing to diversify our team. Candidate preferences include the following:
- At least 3+ years of intensive agriculture or commercial farming experience (regenerative agriculture preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in crop management
- 2+ years of experience managing a team (teammates, volunteers, etc.)
- Familiarity with dry farming, no till practices, soil health, mineralization, cover cropping and/or small tractor operation all helpful
- Persevering work ethic and ability to work well under time constraints and to meet deadlines
- Focused attention to detail and quality, with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude
- Ability to communicate effectively (in a clear and concise manner) with our team and management, with the ability to accept direction and guidance and ask questions when unclear
- Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and students of all ages
- Ability to work both independently and in groups of diverse people
- Commitment to working in the scope of RTB’s mission *preference may be given to those who have an active interest in environmental and social justice issues pertaining to both local and global food systems*
- Passionate about creating and sharing healthy, good food, and helping provide healthy food access and education, especially to marginalized communities
- Desire to respect and care for the health of soil, plants, animals, and humans
- Personal maturity, mindful self-awareness, dependability, and flexibility
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to pass a Mandatory Criminal Record (C.O.R.I.) check
- Physical ability to lift and move 50+ lbs
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to work on occasional nights and/or weekends
COMPENSATION
- This is a full-time (40 hours/week), fully benefitted position. Annual salary is $55,120, based on a $26.50/hour rate. With benefits, the total compensation package range is approximately $80,000- $85,000.
Visit their website to learn more and apply: Now Hiring! Farming Co-Manager Job Posting Full-time Position – Round the Bend Farm
