Hiring: Field Crew – Gaining Ground Farm

Hiring: Field Crew – Gaining Ground Farm

Gaining Ground is a 3 acre non-profit, no-till, organic farm in Concord, MA that grows produce for 13 hunger relief organizations alongside community volunteers. In the 2019 growing season we grew over 125,00 pounds of produce with the help of 2,500 volunteers, supplying 750 food-insecure households each week in the Greater Boston region.

Gaining Ground uses regenerative practices centering around soil health and fertility and creating diversity on the farm. The farm has been recognized for innovative bio-intensive farming practices and is part of no- till studies led by NOFA, MDAR and USDA/NRCS, testing the soil health and nutrients of our produce.

Alongside our focus on no-till farming, Gaining Ground has incorporated four hoop houses for season extension and to increase the impact and quantity of food grown.

We are hiring 4 full-time field crew members for the 2020 season.

Positions Available:

2 Field Crew Members:  February/ March through November

• 40 hours per week
• 5 day work week, Tuesday- Saturday
• 1 Sunday/ month for weekend chores
• *At least 1 year of farming experience is necessary

2 Field Crew Members: May through September

• 40 hours per week
• 5 day work week, Tuesday- Saturday, 1 Sunday/month for weekend chores
• Farming experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with farm managers and other field crew members
• Implement all aspects of the farm including:  greenhouse work, field preparations, soil fertility, irrigation, cover cropping, planting, cultivating, harvesting, distribution to recipients
• Manage wash station for a week period at a time
• Lead and work alongside volunteers of all ages and abilities on a daily basis
• Lead a free farmer’s market for a recipient partner 1x per month
• Watering/Farm chores 1 Sunday per month

Qualifications:

• Interest in or experience with no-till farming practices
• Ability to work independently, as well as with farm managers and other members of a small team
• Ability to lead and work alongside volunteers on a daily basis
• Comfortable interacting with an active board of directors and engaging with recipient groups
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks in all types of weather conditions (heat, rain etc.)
• Organized, punctual and attentive to detail
• Self motivated and curious to learn and develop farming methods
• Quality, speed and efficiency is important

Salary commensurate with experience

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and employment references to hannah@gainingground.org.