Production site farmer

Green City Growers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate team at a leading urban farming company, where you will play a crucial role in transforming unused spaces into thriving farms. This seasonal full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, cultivate fresh produce, and contribute to sustainable food production. As a farmer, you will engage in hands-on work, from planting to harvesting, while also representing the company at various sites. Ideal for those who are self-starters and motivated by a mission to provide nutritious food to communities. If you are ready to make a difference and grow with us, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in farming or professional garden work.
• Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Farm vegetable production sites throughout the region.
• Maintain onsite infrastructure and handle communications with clients.

Skills

Farming

Horticultural practices

Physical stamina

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

Experience in farming or professional garden work

Tools

Dropbox

Company vehicle

Job description

Green City Growers is an employee-owned, certified BCorp and is the premier urban farming company based in
Somerville, Massachusetts. We transform unused space into thriving urban farms, providing our clients which
include schools, homeowners, restaurants, corporate campuses, senior living communities, and sporting venues
with immediate access to nutritious food, while revitalizing city landscapes and inspiring self-sufficiency. Most
farmers will tend to raised bed gardens, with the potential for working with in-ground and/or indoor growing
systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hands-on team in a quickly growing company that is dedicated
to developing sustainable onsite food production systems and educating people to grow sustainably.

Full Time Hourly: 40 Hours/Week

Green City Growers, or GCG, is growing and looking to hire a farmer focused on our production sites in Boston
and the surrounding area, including neighboring states. This position is seasonal full-time at 40 hours per week
or more, Monday through Friday. It begins in March and goes through early November with decreased hours at
the end of the season and limited overtime during the busiest parts of the season. This is a perfect position for
someone who is motivated by something larger than themselves, someone who loves the outdoors, a self-
starter with the ability to see their work through with a high degree of independence and is looking for a great
opportunity to grow. We provide training in GCG horticultural practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Farm vegetable production sites throughout the region. Plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest, according to GCG’s horticultural practices. Maintain onsite infrastructure as needed.
• Ability to perform physically challenging work in all weather conditions. Ability to move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently to optimize production.
• Drive to farms from our Somerville office in a company vehicle, including sites in Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire.
• Represent GCG on-site and handle communications with clients and participants.
• Lead occasional informational programs with participants on-site.
• Document completed and future tasks at each site visit. Communicate additional site needs and customer feedback as needed for continual internal improvement. Be able to use Dropbox and a variety of programs for recordkeeping.

Ideal Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in farming or professional garden work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that is based on site needs (long days, early mornings).
• A driver’s license and good driving record, since driving to sites using a company vehicle allows us to have the greatest impact and reach. Following a conditional offer of employment, GCG may require a motor vehicle record check on all final candidates.
• Local candidates preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Discretionary bonus program.

Green City Growers does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] outlining your experience and desire to be part of our team. Please no calls or emails other than to this email address.