Freight Farm Coordinator

Be a part of building great futures with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South! Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South was formed through a dynamic merger of local Club organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our approach to driving systematic change is to address issues that negatively impact youth head-on, talking early and often about the importance of overcoming peer-pressure and breaking free from generational cycles of opportunity. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach to youth development, and so we work to address the root causes of the challenges facing our region’s youth. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is hiring for a Freight Farm Coordinator at our Plymouth location. Are you passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and innovation? Join our team as we launch a brand-new Freight Farm and play a key role in growing fresh produce, engaging our community, and shaping the future of local food production! POSITION SUMMARY: The Freight Farm Coordinato r is responsible for assistance in advancing the strategy for the freight farming initiative and food insecurity efforts of the Club. The coordinator will provide partnership with the staff team to move the vision for Club(s) Freight Farm programming while contributing to the expanded capacity of our Clubs to serve healthy daily meals to our youth and provide fresh, locally grown produce to children and families throughout the Metro South region. This position entails day-to-day farm and site maintenance, harvesting, processing of produce, and working with volunteers. The coordinator reports to the Farm Operations Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure proper nursery preparation, transplant production and transplanting, and direct seeding including regular maintenance. Sets weekly schedules and inventory in conjunction or consultation with Farm Operations Director Maintain planted beds – irrigating, fertilizing, trellising, thinning, and pruning Harvest, process, and pack produce with attention to quality control Oversees record keeping and farm data entry support, making sure information for all stages of seeding, planting, and harvesting is accurately logged at the end of each week Communicates and collaborates daily regarding planning, scheduling, and other farm needs Collaborates on yearly planning for all crops (direct seeding and transplant) Ensures the highest level of product freshness and sanitation, keeping produce stored as required, with proper temperature and moisture at all times Responsible for product deliveries and supply runs as needed or directed Inform Farm Operations Director of any necessary repairs, and complete those identified immediately Basic maintenance and repair work: examples include irrigation line installation and repair, fabricating, installing/repairing thermostats, fans, etc. Drive and deliver produce at various locations throughout the community as needed included but not limited to sourced items for markets, partner distributions, and other food insecurity efforts. Assist in the direction and supervision of volunteers, interns, and youth within farming operations including training Communicate any notable issues and/or successes to Farm Operations Director as needed Conduct farm-skills training and host in-person trainings in farm operations. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in an area of horticulture, food access, nutrition, environmental science or other related discipline. Know about, have experience with, and a passion for farming, food justice, culinary arts, or cultural foodways. Technological proficiency, including a command of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with using a database to track and extract information. Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc. Ability to relate effective…

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