EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Organic Farm Field Manager

Application deadline: Friday, February 26th, 2010.

Contract Length: May 1 – Oct 31, 2010
Location: Brampton (FarmStart’s McVean Incubator Farm), Toronto & GTA (markets)

Organizational Mission: “Cultivating Personal, Social, Environmental, and Economic Health through Organic Agriculture.”

Field Manager Job Description

Primary Goal: Cultivation of 3 acres of land to produce mixed produce for Community Supported Agriculture Programs and Farmers Markets

Primary Activities:

1.      Coordinate Interns and Volunteers to carry out necessary farm tasks

2.      Supervise Interns in their learning process, including regular one-on-one check-ins

3.      Volunteer Recruitment and weekly scheduling

4.      Facilitate CSA distribution once weekly

5.      Other General Tasks:  Ongoing Communication with Program Director, Washing Harvest bins, Vehicle Support, Supply pick-ups and other errands, etc

Weekly Schedule in Summary (40 hrs total):

• 24 hours on Farm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings
• 6 hours at CSA distribution site (one afternoon per week)
• 10 hours admin (eg.farm scheduling, volunteer recruitment) and errands

Compensation:

• $1600-2000/month from May – October, depending on experience
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Abundance of Produce

Qualifications:

• Phenomenal social-skills and experience managing & coordinating people
• Experience farming mixed produce
• Commitment to balance and wellness in one’s own life
• Drivers Licence and access to vehicle

To apply:

• Please submit resume with cover letter by Feb. 26^th to Daniel Hoffmann atdaniel@thecuttingveg.com
• For more information about The Cutting Veg, visithttp://www.thecuttingveg.com