Reports To: Executive Director, Board of Directors, Other Farm Manager
The Friends of Holly Hill Farm, Inc. is a nonprofit, educational farm that grows and sells certified organic vegetables, herbs and flowers in coastal Cohasset, MA, 20 miles south of Boston. Growing takes place on 2 of our 5 acres, utilizing 2 greenhouses, 2 high tunnels, and 2 caterpillar tunnels for year-round production. Sales take place at our historic barn farm stand, farmers market and online for pickup at the farm. The Spring Plant Sale is a major source of our annual revenue. Our education department depends upon the farm providing seedlings for school gardens and our onsite education garden. The Farm Manager must make decisions that uphold the mission of the Friends Holly Hill Farm including but not limited to a commitment to regenerative no-till agriculture, our community and our environment.
Job Overview:
The major farm responsibilities are shared between two farm managers - the 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 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:
These areas are shared with the Field Operations Manager:
Qualifications
Education level: High School Diploma
Experience: 3-5 years of on farm employment
Specific skills:
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
More information/Compensation
To apply email matt@hollyhillfarm.org Please include a brief description of why you would be a good candidate for this position and a copy of your resume.
The Friends of Holly Hill Farm, Inc. is a nonprofit, educational farm that grows and sells certified organic vegetables, herbs and flowers in coastal Cohasset, MA, 20 miles south of Boston. Growing takes place on 2 of our 5 acres, utilizing 2 greenhouses, 2 high tunnels, and 2 caterpillar tunnels for year-round production. Sales take place at our historic barn farm stand, farmers market and online for pickup at the farm.
The Friends seeks assistant growers for the 2023 season. This is a unique opportunity to work on an organic farm with a loyal community of supportive farm customers in the beautiful seaside town of Cohasset, MA, just 25 miles south of Boston. The property consists of 140 acres (2 acres farmed), six greenhouses/high tunnels, historic farm buildings, extensive walking trails through woodlands and salt marsh meadows, all located within ½ mile of the Atlantic Ocean.
We are far more than a market garden farm! We are a certified organic, non-
profit farm that grows vegetables, herbs, flowers and seedlings. The farm uses no-till regenerative farming methods. We were founded with an educational mission, and our programming includes summer camp experiences, on-site field trips and community service opportunities for teenagers who grow produce for local food banks. Today the farm grows produce for an onsite farm stand, farmer’s market, and wholesale customers. Additionally the farm grows a wide variety of seedlings for our annual Plant Sale. For more information visit our website: www.HollyHillFarm.org.
This position is best suited for someone looking to broaden their knowledge of vegetable and flower production. An interest in no-till regenerative agriculture is a plus! The ideal candidate would have a desire to take responsibility for some of the tasks and/or projects on the farm such as greenhouse management, irrigation, or marketing. This is a great opportunity to work closely with the farm managers and be a part of the decision making process. A strong preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of farm experience. It is vital that crew members have a positive attitude, sense of humor, a fast paced mentality, and are able to work cooperatively with others.
The position will start in March 2023. The schedule will vary slightly with the seasons but will typically be 5 days/week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a one hour unpaid lunch break. Compensation starts at $15/hr and is commensurate with experience. Farm vegetables are available to all farm staff.
To apply email the farm co-manager, Matt Saburn, at matt@hollyhillfarm.org Please include a brief description of why you would be a good candidate for this position and a copy of your resume.
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