Seed Song Farm & Center is hiring for the following roles:
Farm Manager/ Co-Manager / Assistant Manager
With the farm owner as needed and with farm crew leading some operations, the manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, producing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
Reports to: Farm owner.
Start: now through March 31. End: Year-round position with great flexibility in December, January, and February, and mid-season vacation.
Hours: 25-50 hours per week depending on the month. Typically Monday through Friday or Monday afternoon through Saturday lunchtime, but flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wide range, based on experience, responsibility taken, and years of commitment. May Include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents. On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person seeking to transition from experienced crew member to a farm manager role with guidance and within an established, dynamic community farm setting.
Farm Crew/ Farmstand Manager & Other Specialty Roles
Participate in all aspects of growing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
seeding, planting, greenhouse work, harvesting, washing, packing, livestock chores (see above for more details). In some cases farmstand and farmer's market sales, CSA distribution, participation in events or education programs, administrative tasks, CSA volunteer coordinating.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 1-2 seasons of related experience. Driver's License a plus.See above.
Reports to: Farm Manager or Farm Owner depending on role.
Start: Now thru June. End: September thru November, part-time work available off-season.
Hours: 20-44 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive range $12.50/hr and up based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents,
On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally.
Events Coordinator / Community Meal Coordinator
These could be one role or several part-time roles. Hybrid positions which include some farm work and/or some youth education work are common. Responsibilities include:
Events / Meal Coordinators: publicity and outreach; coordinating event setup, implementation, and cleanup; food preparation using farm products
Ideal Candidate: at least 1 year of relevant experience. For some roles, familiarity with spreadsheets, google documents, some graphic design software, social media tools.
Start: March or April 2020. End: October or November 2020, part-time available year-round.
Hours: 12-40 per week, flexible schedule.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wage range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
Youth Education Team
Full- and Part-Time positions working with youth ages 4 through 14 at summer camp (June, July, August), spring recess camp (April), afterschool program (weekdays March thru June and September through November), and school and community group field trips. Some marketing of programs including tabling at community events. Some off-site education programs.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years experience working with youth 4-14 in farm/ nature/ arts/ progressive education environment. Spanish or Ketchi language a plus. Familiarity with our Kingston-area youth organization partners a plus. Driver's License a plus.
Reports to: Education Program Coordinator.
Start: Now through June. End: September 1 through December 1.
Hours: 30-40 during camp season, 12-24 during non-camp season.
Compensation: Annual Raise. Competitive range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
About Seed Song Farm & Center: For additional information visit SeedSongFarm.org.
Seed Song Farm is an L3C mission-based agroecological farm business that produces sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and forest products, available through CSA shares, local farmers' markets, on-site farmstand, and donations. The Farm's commitment to health and sustainability goes far beyond the exclusion of harmful chemicals, as we will take the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's (NOFA-NY) Farmer's Pledge. We use indigenous plants both for production, consumption, public activities, and habitat for beneficial plants and insects, including pollinators and natural insect predators.
Seed Song Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with Seed Song Farm and many partner organizations to re-kindle a cultural reverence for the land and its bounty, through healthy food and farm experiences accessible to ALL. By growing, sharing, and celebrating our food together, we evolve our local culture toward an equitable and sustainable land access and stewardship. Seed Song Center organizes youth summer programs; an afterschool program; field trips for schools, community groups and businesses; and farm-based educational events, workshops and festivals.
The Farm & Center is located at 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston-- a small, diverse, vibrant city in the mid-Hudson River Valley, between New York City and Albany, where many organizations are working intersectionally to improve life for all residents. Good public transportation exists.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org
Farm Manager/ Co-Manager / Assistant Manager
With the farm owner as needed and with farm crew leading some operations, the manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, producing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
- crop planning and ordering of supplies (some is completed for this season)
- leading, motivating, and keeping one step ahead of farm crew in carrying out daily tasks
- seeding, planting, and greenhouse propagation of seedlings
- primary soil preparation and mowing using several tractors
- cultivating and harvesting mostly by hand
- distribute to CSA, weekly farm market, on-site farmstand, retail contracts, donations.
- Record-keeping and suggesting and implementing system improvements.
- minor daily animal care tasks for educational livestock
- minor participation in education programs and events, eg driving tractor for haywagon or leading tours or activity stations
Reports to: Farm owner.
Start: now through March 31. End: Year-round position with great flexibility in December, January, and February, and mid-season vacation.
Hours: 25-50 hours per week depending on the month. Typically Monday through Friday or Monday afternoon through Saturday lunchtime, but flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wide range, based on experience, responsibility taken, and years of commitment. May Include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents. On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person seeking to transition from experienced crew member to a farm manager role with guidance and within an established, dynamic community farm setting.
Farm Crew/ Farmstand Manager & Other Specialty Roles
Participate in all aspects of growing and distributing chemical-free vegetables:
seeding, planting, greenhouse work, harvesting, washing, packing, livestock chores (see above for more details). In some cases farmstand and farmer's market sales, CSA distribution, participation in events or education programs, administrative tasks, CSA volunteer coordinating.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 1-2 seasons of related experience. Driver's License a plus.See above.
Reports to: Farm Manager or Farm Owner depending on role.
Start: Now thru June. End: September thru November, part-time work available off-season.
Hours: 20-44 hours per week, flexible.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive range $12.50/hr and up based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents,
On-farm housing options and inexpensive housing available locally.
Events Coordinator / Community Meal Coordinator
These could be one role or several part-time roles. Hybrid positions which include some farm work and/or some youth education work are common. Responsibilities include:
Events / Meal Coordinators: publicity and outreach; coordinating event setup, implementation, and cleanup; food preparation using farm products
Ideal Candidate: at least 1 year of relevant experience. For some roles, familiarity with spreadsheets, google documents, some graphic design software, social media tools.
Start: March or April 2020. End: October or November 2020, part-time available year-round.
Hours: 12-40 per week, flexible schedule.
Compensation: Annual raise. Competitive wage range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
Youth Education Team
Full- and Part-Time positions working with youth ages 4 through 14 at summer camp (June, July, August), spring recess camp (April), afterschool program (weekdays March thru June and September through November), and school and community group field trips. Some marketing of programs including tabling at community events. Some off-site education programs.
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years experience working with youth 4-14 in farm/ nature/ arts/ progressive education environment. Spanish or Ketchi language a plus. Familiarity with our Kingston-area youth organization partners a plus. Driver's License a plus.
Reports to: Education Program Coordinator.
Start: Now through June. End: September 1 through December 1.
Hours: 30-40 during camp season, 12-24 during non-camp season.
Compensation: Annual Raise. Competitive range based on experience and responsibility taken, may include farm produce and/or Hudson Valley Currents.
About Seed Song Farm & Center: For additional information visit SeedSongFarm.org.
Seed Song Farm is an L3C mission-based agroecological farm business that produces sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and forest products, available through CSA shares, local farmers' markets, on-site farmstand, and donations. The Farm's commitment to health and sustainability goes far beyond the exclusion of harmful chemicals, as we will take the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's (NOFA-NY) Farmer's Pledge. We use indigenous plants both for production, consumption, public activities, and habitat for beneficial plants and insects, including pollinators and natural insect predators.
Seed Song Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with Seed Song Farm and many partner organizations to re-kindle a cultural reverence for the land and its bounty, through healthy food and farm experiences accessible to ALL. By growing, sharing, and celebrating our food together, we evolve our local culture toward an equitable and sustainable land access and stewardship. Seed Song Center organizes youth summer programs; an afterschool program; field trips for schools, community groups and businesses; and farm-based educational events, workshops and festivals.
The Farm & Center is located at 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston-- a small, diverse, vibrant city in the mid-Hudson River Valley, between New York City and Albany, where many organizations are working intersectionally to improve life for all residents. Good public transportation exists.
To apply:
Send resume, 3 references (2 work and 1 character), and brief answers to (1) why I want to pursue this kind of work (2) why I'm a good fit for Seed Song Farm & Center to:
creek@SeedSongFarm.org