Organic Farm Field Manager - Brampton, ON

For those in the Greater Toronto Area interested in farming, take a look at the following:

Organic Farm Field Manager

Application deadline: Friday, February 26th, 2010.

Contract Length: May 1 - Oct 31, 2010
Location: Brampton (the farm), Toronto & GTA (markets)

Organizational Mission: "Cultivating Personal, Social, Environmental, and Economic Health through Organic Agriculture."

Field Manager Job Description

Primary Goal: Cultivation of 3 acres of land to produce mixed produce for Community Supported Agriculture Programs and Farmers Markets

Primary Activities:

1. Coordinate Interns and Volunteers to carry out necessary farm tasks
2. Supervise Interns in their learning process, including regular one-on-one check-ins
3. Volunteer Recruitment and weekly scheduling
4. Facilitate CSA distribution once weekly
5. Other General Tasks: Ongoing Communication with Program Director, Washing Harvest bins, Vehicle Support, Supply pick-ups and other errands, etc

Weekly Schedule in Summary (40 hrs total):
24 hours on Farm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings
6 hours at CSA distribution site (one afternoon per week)
10 hours admin (eg.farm scheduling, volunteer recruitment) and errands

Compensation:
$1600-2000/month from May – October, depending on experience
Two weeks paid vacation
Abundance of Produce

Qualifications:
Phenomenal social-skills and experience managing & coordinating people
Experience farming mixed produce
Commitment to balance and wellness in one’s own life
Drivers Licence and access to vehicle

To apply:
Please submit resume with cover letter by Feb. 26th to Daniel Hoffmann at daniel@thecuttingveg.com

For more information about The Cutting Veg, visit http://www.thecuttingveg.com
Daniel Hoffmann
The Cutting Veg
(647)388-7444
http://www.thecuttingveg.com
"Cultivating Personal, Social, Environmental, and Economic Health through Organic Agriculture."