Assistant Farmer - Round the Bend Farm, South Dartmouth MA

Biodynamics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and dedicated team at a renowned sustainability education non-profit as an Assistant Farmer. This full-time, year-round position offers the chance to work on a diversified farm in the picturesque coastal New England area. You'll play a vital role in supporting the Garden Manager and the farming team across all aspects of our operations, contributing to educational programs and community food security initiatives. With benefits and potential on-farm housing, this opportunity is perfect for those who resonate with our mission and are eager to make a positive impact through sustainable agriculture.

Benefits

Health benefits

Possibility for on-farm housing

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or agricultural settings preferred.
• Strong interest in sustainability and holistic farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Garden Manager with daily farm operations.
• Support the farming team in various cultivation tasks.

Skills

Farming techniques

Sustainability practices

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Agricultural studies

Tools

Farming equipment

Job description

Assistant Farmer - Round the Bend Farm, South Dartmouth MA

We are currently hiring for several positions on our farm crew at Round the Bend Farm -- a sustainability education non-profit located in South Dartmouth, MA -- including for the role of an Assistant Farmer.

We are a highly diversified, holistically managed farm and education non-profit, blessed to be working on 115 acres in a beautiful coastal New England environment with a great team.

This role on our team is a full-time, year-round position, with benefits and possibilities for on-farm housing.

This position has a whole farm emphasis and is focused on assisting our Garden Manager and the rest of our farming team across all aspects of our diversified farm systems. We are currently growing on 10 acres of cultivation, including our 2-acre main educational farm, field production for a 140-share free CSA food security program, and an integrated agroforestry fruit orchard.

We're looking for a strong candidate fit that resonates with the ethics and scope of our work.

Application due date is Jan. 20 and anticipated (flexible) start date is early spring, March-Early April.

More details about suggested qualifications, compensation and benefits (including possibility for on-farm housing) and how to apply can be found through this link below and in the attached PDF.