The Cutting Veg- Field Manager
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011.
Contract Length: May 1 - Oct 31, 2011 (possibility of transition to permanent position)
Location: Brampton (the farm), Toronto & GTA (CSA's/markets)
Organizational Mission: "Cultivating Personal, Social, Environmental, and Economic Health through Organic Agriculture."
Primary Goal: Cultivation of 4 acres of land to produce mixed produce for Community Supported Agriculture Programs
Primary Activities:
1. To produce maximum quantity, & highest quality, organic produce, while enriching soil health
2. To support on-farm coordination of Interns and Volunteers to carry out necessary farm tasks
3. To support the supervision of Interns in their learning process
4. Other General Tasks: Weekly Team Meetings, Vehicle Support, Support with volunteer recruitment, Ongoing Communication with staff team (in-person, phone, email), Washing Harvest bins, Supply pick-ups and other errands, etc
Compensation:
$2000+/month from May – October
Possibility of position changing from a 6-month contract to permanent position
Abundance of Produce
Qualifications:
Experience farming mixed produce and managing multiple acres in southern Ontario
Strong social-skills and experience managing & coordinating people
Commitment to balance and wellness in one’s own life
Drivers License and access to vehicle
To apply:
Please submit resume with cover letter by Feb. 23rd to Daniel Hoffmann at daniel@thecuttingveg.com
For more information about The Cutting Veg, visit http://www.thecuttingveg.com
The Cutting Veg- Program Manager
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011.
Contract Length: May 1 - Oct 31, 2011 (possibility of transition to permanent position)
Location: Brampton (the farm), Toronto & GTA (CSA's/markets)
Organizational Mission: "Cultivating Personal, Social, Environmental, and Economic Health through Organic Agriculture."
Primary Goal: To oversee the “on-the-ground” management of weekly CSA distribution, the Internship Program, the Volunteer Program, and Farmers Markets.
Primary Activities:
1. To produce maximum quantity, highest quality, organic produce, while enriching soil health
2. Supervise Interns in their learning process, including scheduling and coordination of workshops & field-trips
3. To facilitate all CSA distribution, by running two CSA’s per week, and supervising the CSA assistant
4. Support on-farm coordination of Interns and Volunteers to carry out necessary farm tasks
5. Other General Tasks: Weekly Team Meetings, being on-call during CSA’s and markets, Vehicle Support, Support with volunteer recruitment, Ongoing Communication with staff team (in-person, phone, email), Washing Harvest bins, Supply pick-ups and other errands, etc.
Compensation:
$2000+/month from May – October
Possibility of position changing from a 6-month contract to permanent position
Abundance of Produce
Qualifications:
Excellent social-skills and experience managing & coordinating people
Experience farming mixed produce
Commitment to balance and wellness in one’s own life
Drivers License and access to vehicle
To apply:
Please submit resume with cover letter by Feb. 23rd to Daniel Hoffmann at daniel@thecuttingveg.com
For more information about The Cutting Veg, visit http://www.thecuttingveg.com
FoodShare Toronto- Bathurst Finch Community Food Animator
Detailed job description:
Assisting Bathurst Finch community groups and organizations in all phases of new and ongoing food projects determined by the Bathurst Finch Food Action Team in group development, goal setting, organizational development, fundraising, resource acquisition, problem solving, etc.
Working with partners, volunteers and community members to develop and coordinate ongoing activities such as training in gardens, food banks, markets, and kitchens
Organizing and delivering workshops, outreach and informational presentations
Maintaining partner relationships, databases, preparing and distributing reports, attending and organizing special events and other commitments as required
Assist in the coordination of Bathurst-Finch Food Action Team meetings
Completing related administrative duties and food project evaluations
Assist in the coordination of grant writing for Food projects
You will mostly be working in the Bathurst Finch Community, some time will be spent at FoodShare Toronto
Qualifications and skills:
2 years experience in food project and/or neighbourhood-based organizing experience
Experience in outreach, leading workshops, and presentations
Strong communication and organizational skills
Knowledge of and experience working with people of Toronto's diverse communities
Commitment to anti oppression and inclusion
Ability to work alone and as part of a team are equally important
Ability to work with all age groups
Basic proficiency in Excel, Word
Some evenings and weekends required
Familiarity of the Bathurst-Finch neighbourhood and a second-language is an asset
Hours and Compensation: 18.5/week hours at $18/hr plus benefits
Duration: This is a contract position beginning February 28th, 2011 and ending October 15th, 2011
How to apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to Angela ElzingaCheng at angela@foodshare.net or fax at (416) 363-0474. You may mail it to 90 Croatia St, Toronto, ON M6H 1K9
Deadline for applications: February 15th, 2011
We would like to thank all applicants however we will only be contacting those candidates selected for an interview.
The Stop Community Food Centre Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at 1884 Davenport
We continue to run Volunteer Information Sessions once a month for positions in our Food Bank and Drop-in programs at 1884 Davenport Rd West. Please call Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249 to register for a session.
Our Good Food Market needs two people to prepare baked goods in our kitchen and sell them at the market Tuesdays from 2 to 6 pm. We also need one person with lots of enthusiasm to help run the market
on Tuesdays. Please contact Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Volunteer opportunities at The Stop's Green Barn
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the following programs at The Stop’s Green Barn at the Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St (at St. Clair):
The Stop Café, which runs during The Stop's Farmers' Market on Saturdays, needs a driver to bring goods from our location at 1884 Davenport to The Green Barn on Thursday afternoons. This would probably take only an hour but we need someone who can come regularly each week. If you are interested in helping, please contact Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Our Community Kitchen program needs volunteers to help with our Shovel and Spoon series at the following times;
• Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 3:30pm with youth-at-risk
• Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3:30pm with Native women
If you are interested and available, please contact Susan at 416-652-7867 ext 249.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities
We often have one-off events (community events like Seedy Saturday or fundraising events like What’s on the Table) where we need a large number of volunteers for the day or half day. If you would like to be on our events list, please email Susan at susan@thestop.org.
Urban Farming Internship with The Cutting Veg
Do you want to learn to grow your own food, or take a step towards becoming a farmer? The Cutting Veg Organic Farm offers season-long, part-time farming internships, in which you can immerse yourself in the world of organic agriculture. Located in Brampton, ½ an hour from Toronto, this internship is ideal for people who are rooted in the city, yet ready to take a significant step into the world of veggie farming. Through farm work and discussion, Interns will be exposed to various aspects of organic agriculture, including plant propagation, plant care, soil preparation and health, pest-management, green-manuring, and planning & marketing. As a potential Intern, you must be willing to commit two full days per week (on-farm from 6:30am-3:30pm) from the beginning of May to the end of October, and be excited to receive agricultural skills, knowledge, and organic veggies, in exchange for your labour. As this farm is not residential, no accommodation is available on-site.
To Apply:
Please contact Daniel Hoffmann at daniel@thecuttingveg.com to receive an email version of the Internship Curriculum. Please indicate in your email which orientation session you will be attending.
Interested applicants need to attend one of two Orientation sessions --- either Tuesday, March 8th, 7-9pm, or Thursday, March 10th, 7-9pm. Orientation sessions will take place at Cooper's Furniture (111 Bathurst Street at Adelaide above Waddington's)
At the end of the Orientation session, those still interested will sign up for an interview.
Those who cannot commit to the Internship, but are interested in volunteering on the farm, please contactdaniel@thecuttingveg.com , and say "Add me to the Farm Talk Newsletter"
Fresh City Farms, Head Farmer
About us:
Fresh City Farms is a startup social enterprise that empowers young people to farm organically in the Greater Toronto Area in backyards, community gardens and other locations. Our goal is to encourage financially and environmentally sustainable organic and local farming practices. We accomplish this through providing access to high capital cost equipment, volume discounted supplies, support of an experienced farmer and a guaranteed market for produce through a centralized brand and marketing effort. Our model seeks to combine the lessons learned from existing for-profit and non-profit urban farming initiatives, the student-based franchising systems and rural farmers' co-operatives.
The Position:
We're looking for a Head Farmer, a dynamic, ambitious, and confident individual who can perform as both farmer and educator. The Head Farmer will be responsible for all aspects of planning, planting, tending and harvesting our one-acre organic farm and 400 square foot greenhouse. We're looking to you to suggest what we should cultivate, so creativity and foresight are key to this position. Our Head Farmer will also plan and lead several basic skills workshops for member farmers throughout the growing season and will need to be available to answer member farmer questions in-person, by e-mail and/or phone, so ideally you are a good leader and enjoy talking about farming as much as you love practicing it!
Qualifications and Skills:
Personality:
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership skills
- Able to work independently
- Enthusiastic
- Willing to work in difficult weather
Farming
- Two or more seasons experience in organic market gardening growing a variety of vegetables
- Experience leading and motivating volunteers
- Experience with CSA program would be a plus
- Urban farming experience would be a plus
- Experience using a walk behind tractor (roto-tiller) would be a plus
- Class 'G' drivers licence
Schedule and Compensation:
The Head Farmer will start working on a part-time basis in mid-February, with an increased time commitment during the farm season. We are flexible with designing the Head Farmers' work schedule and will work with the right candidate to make sure the position is ideal for both of us; there is the potential for employment beyond the growing season. The Head Farmer would be paid a monthly stipend in addition to the majority of the revenues from our 1-acre plot at Downsview Park. The Head Farmer will have access to volunteers, interns, member farmers and a farmer assistant.
Contact:
Applications will be accepted until we find an appropriate candidate. Please send a resume and cover letter to Abra Snider at abra@freshcityfarms.com
