Employment Opportunities

Reports To: Executive Director, Board of Directors, Other Farm Manager

Job Overview:

The major responsibility of this position is the management of all aspects of the farm’s certified organic vegetable and flower growing operations. Due to the breadth of this position the major responsibilities are shared between two farm managers - the Sales and Greenhouse Operations manager has the primary responsibility for all aspects of seedling propagation, post harvest management, direct to consumer sales at the plant sale, farm stand, and farmers market. In this position the sales and greenhouse manager must make decisions that uphold the mission of Holly Hill Farm including but not limited to a commitment to regenerative agriculture, our community, and our environment. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Management of all plant propagation activities including seeding and care of plants for the farm, education department and annual plant sale
• Responsible for planning and execution of the annual plant sale 
• Management of farm sales including on and offsite markets and wholesale accounts 
• Management of on site farmstand including merchandising, procurement of produce and pantry items from other vendors, inventory records, and pricing. 
• Responsible for weekly vegetable, flower and herb harvest including selection and post harvest handling. 

These areas are shared with the Field Operations Manager: 

• Responsible for seasonal farm chores including snow removal, watering, and  greenhouse temperature management
• Participation in maintenance of driveways, barns and sheds, fields, woods and trails including plowing and shoveling of snow for winter access to buildings and animals
• Coordination with co-manager to create and implement a yearly crop plan and greenhouse schedule as well as the weekly development of activities and schedules
• Participation in the farm’s community including planning meetings and events as well as coordination of weekly farm activities with Farm Owner, Farm Director, Educational Director, Farm Co-Manager, and Staff
• Management of the recruitment, training, and supervision of other full or part-time and/or seasonal employees and/or volunteers 
• Participation in the farm’s administration including data collecting, record-keeping, and reporting required to maintain organic certification and assisting in the keeping of financial records, making of budgets, handling of receipts, etc. 
• Participation in long term strategic planning activities working towards the goals of sustainability and conservation practices of the farm 

Qualifications

Education level: High School Diploma 

Experience: 3-5 years of on farm employment 

Specific skills:

• Familiar with the operation, maintenance and repair of basic farm machinery such as mechanized gardening equipment and tractors.
• Skilled in all major organic and sustainable farming practices including greenhouse management and the successful growing of an extensive variety of vegetables and flowers 
• Expertise with post harvest handling of vegetables, flowers, and herbs 
• Experience with marketing of vegetables, flowers and seedlings at farm stands, farmers’ markets and restaurants 
• Skilled in dealing with clients and the general public 
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Google Suite, and the ability to adapt to new technologies 
• Supportive of and able to contribute actively to the owners’ goals of utilizing the farm for educational and community purposes 
• Capable of supervising and training other employees and volunteers and organizing their work schedules 

Personal characteristics:

• Responsible 
• Community oriented 
• Strong work ethic 
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable 
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to adjust to the seasonal demands of farming
• Good sense of humor

Certifications: None required however one farm manager must have taken a food safety course 

Licenses: Drivers License

Physical abilities required:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Repetitively
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Housing is provided. Salary range and benefits will be sent to qualified applicants who submit a cover letter and resume. 

Please send your cover letter and resume to Sofia@hollyhillfarm.org; 236 Jerusalem Rd., Cohasset, MA 02025.

 Reports To: Executive Director, Board of Directors, Other Farm Manager

Job Overview:

The major responsibility of this position is the management of all aspects of the farm’s certified organic vegetable and flower growing operations. Due to the breadth of this position the major responsibilities are shared between two farm managers - the Field Operations manager has the primary responsibility for all aspects of growing produce and maintaining soil health on the farm. In this position the field operation manager must make decisions about field production that uphold the mission of Holly Hill Farm including but not limited to a commitment to regenerative agriculture, our community, and our environment. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Management of field operations including the development of a crop rotation plan, planting schedule, seed selection, soil amending, composting, cover cropping, and the control of pests and weeds. 
• Responsible for soil health of all growing fields using no-till practices.
• Management of 3 high tunnels and 2 caterpillar tunnels, including high yield tomato and winter cut greens cultivation.
• Manage irrigation systems including the creation of an irrigation plan and system maintenance.
• Overseeing the routine maintenance and repairs for the greenhouses, machinery, equipment and tools. 
• Responsible for seasonal farm chores including snow removal, seedling watering, and  greenhouse temperature management.
• Participation in maintenance of driveways, barns and sheds, fields, woods and trails including plowing and shoveling of snow for winter access to buildings and farm animals.
• Coordinate with co-manager to create and implement a yearly crop plan and greenhouse schedule as well as the weekly development of activities and schedules.
• Participation in the farm’s community including planning meetings and events as well as coordination of weekly farm activities with Farm Owner, Farm Director, Educational Director, Farm Co-Manager, and Staff.
• Management of the recruitment, training, and supervision of other full or part-time and/or seasonal employees and/or volunteers.
• Participation in the farm’s administration including data collecting, record-keeping, and reporting required to maintain organic certification and assisting in the keeping of financial records, making of budgets, handling of receipts, etc. 
• Participation in long term strategic planning activities working towards the goals of sustainability and conservation practices of the farm.

Qualifications

Education level: High School Diploma 

Experience: 3-5 years of on farm employment 

Specific skills:

• Familiar with the operation, maintenance and repair of basic farm machinery such as mechanized gardening equipment and tractors.
• Skilled in all major organic and sustainable farming practices including greenhouse management and the successful growing of an extensive variety of vegetables and flowers 
• Experience working on a small scale no-till vegetable farm
• Expertise with post harvest handling of vegetables, flowers, and herbs 
• Experience with marketing of vegetables, flowers and seedlings at farm stands, farmers’ markets and restaurants 
• Skilled in dealing with clients and the general public 
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Google Suite, and the ability to adapt to new technologies 
• Supportive of and able to contribute actively to the owners’ goals of utilizing the farm for educational and community purposes 
• Capable of supervising and training other employees and volunteers and organizing their work schedules 

Personal characteristics:

• Responsible 
• Community oriented 
• Strong work ethic 
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable 
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to adjust to the seasonal demands of farming
• Good sense of humor

Certifications: None required however one farm manager must have taken a food safety course 

Licenses: Drivers License

Physical abilities required:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Repetitively
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Housing is provided. 

Salary range and benefits will be sent to qualified applicants who submit a cover letter and resume.
Please send your cover letter and resume to Sofia@hollyhillfarm.org; 236 Jerusalem Rd., Cohasset, MA 02025.  

The Friends of Holly Hill Farm is the nonprofit educational organization that manages Holly Hill Farm, a certified organic vegetable, flower and herb farm in Cohasset, MA. The farm serves as the outdoor classroom for thousands of children, adults, and families who visit every year for school field trips, educational workshops, community events, farm to table dinners, field trips with scouts, church, or other community groups and much more. The Friends’ mission is to educate visitors of all ages about the value of sustainable and regenerative farming principles that result in healthy food and responsible stewardship that protects the land. An outgrowth of the mission to educate on the farm is a network of partnerships with 30 local schools where the Friends provide hands-on education programs in school garden settings for students. 

About the Position 

We are seeking part-time Outdoor Classroom Educators who will be responsible for facilitating educational programs on the farm and at school gardens throughout the school year (including winter) and summer. The on-the-farm programs are both morning and afternoon and reach age groups of 3-5, 6-9, and 10-14. School programs are generally located within a 20-minute drive from Holly Hill Farm and serve grades Kindergarten to sixth (sometimes older). Mileage will be reimbursed. Schools also visit the farm for field trips and require educational facilitation. Time commitment will vary depending on the balance of on-the-farm and off-site programming the teacher is scheduled for. On-the-farm programming will be consistent with short breaks between seasons, whereas offsite and field trips are dependent on school needs. You can expect to work an average of 12 hours per week during the school year. Summer programming would be 20+ hours per week. 

Seasonal contracts are also available. Educational curriculum on the farm ranges from such topics as basic plant parts and needs, organic farming, composting and vermiculture, and resource use to ecosystems, seasons, weather, and more. These programs are age appropriate and include many facets of science, math, language arts, and arts. Off-site lessons focus on the school gardens and the lessons happening within their own classrooms. This may include plant parts, insects, soil, and more with a series of curriculum resources that are provided. 

Responsibilities: 

● Follow and adapt developed curriculum to each group needs 

● Prepare materials ● Coordinate and plan with teachers (farm and school) and assistant teachers 

● Interact with program participants in an enthusiastic and friendly manner 

● Facilitate hands-on learning 

● Travel to school gardens off site to facilitate outdoor classroom school garden lessons 

● Lead at least two on-the-farm programs and two offsite programs, depending on schedule 

● Lead at least 6 weeks of a summer camp program 

● Assist with record keeping and data collection 

● Help maintain the educational garden and educational spaces and materials 

● Special projects and other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

● BA / BS in Education, Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline or a combination of relevant work experience and education 

● Prior experience and knowledge of gardening and sustainable farming practices preferred or willingness to learn more 

● 2+ years of elementary teaching experience 

● Experience in outdoor education setting with children ages 3-14 preferred 

● Willingness to enthusiastically share knowledge about sustainable farming and gardening with students 

● Positive “can do” attitude 

● Ability to be flexible and function in a fast-paced work environment, working with a team of educators as well as teach and lead classes independently 

● Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills 

● Familiarity with Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.) 

● Must have reliable transportation and ability to carry materials to schools (plants, buckets, tools, etc.) 

● Must pass CORI/SORI 

Benefits: 

● Opportunity to develop skills and experience teaching and facilitating outdoor education programs 

● Training and ongoing support provided 

● Work with a fun, dedicated team of staff and volunteers in a lively collaborative environment 

● Spend time outside in beautiful farm and school garden settings 

● Occasional farm fresh produce to take home and wonderful farm staff lunches & dinners 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. How to apply:  Send resume and email to  Curriculum and Program Director, Bruce Frost (bruce@hollyhillfarm.org), or call 781-383-6565.