Careers
FARM LEAD, Urban Agriculture & Food Initiatives
The Greater Newark Conservancy is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Farm Team Staff. This part-time position is a vital part of our agricultural operations, the Farm Lead will contribute to various aspects of the farm's day-to-day activities, ensuring the success of our farming initiatives and upholding our commitment to sustainable and community-focused agriculture.
As a direct report to the Assistant Farm Manager, the Farm Lead is responsible for executing day-to-day farm operations to ensure successful production farm meets the objectives of Greater Newark Conservancy. The Farm Lead position requires an interest in sustainable agriculture, food production, community food systems, knowledge of data collection and data management, strong communication skills, a broad understanding of community food security, and a passionate commitment to food justice and social change with basic knowledge of agricultural skills. The Farm Kead will gain experience providing technical agricultural management expertise and hands-on learning opportunities, as appropriate to the farm's needs. The Farm Lead is responsible for supporting the farm enterprises associated with Greater Newark Conservancy in a way that meets its business and educational goals.
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FARMSTAND COORDINATOR, Urban Agriculture & Food Initiatives
Greater Newark Conservancy connects residents to healthy food options through the operation of a mobile farm stand that sells fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at various locations throughout Newark, NJ and its surrounding communities. In the upcoming seasons, the Farm Stand program will expand to incorporate at least two open-air farmers’ markets per month.
We are seeking a reliable, self-guided, and motivated individual to support farmstand and farmer markets operations for the Greater Newark Conservancy. The Farmstand Coordinator will execute every aspect of the farmstand/farmers market operations, including staffing and running the mobile farmstands, as well as staffing a monthly and weekly farmers market. The Coordinator must be able to interact positively with customers and manage the inventory of produce. Applicants for this position should be interested in improving food access conditions and engaging community members in healthy eating and lifestyle choices. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with communities in Newark.
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Service Opportunities
FoodCorps
As a FoodCorps service member, you will lead hands-on lessons, influence healthy school meals, and build a schoolwide culture of health. Each year, FoodCorps, an AmeriCorps program, searches for its next round of leaders, including one working with Greater Newark Conservancy! The ideal candidate should believe that every child—no matter their race, place, or class—has a right to healthy food at school.
Visit the FoodCorps website for more information and to apply. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Contact Sarah O'Leary, Director of Family and Youth Education, for questions and to schedule a pre-interview: soleary@citybloom.org.
