We are hiring for an assistant manager and two field crew members (full or part time available for the right candidates) and a program & membership coordinator. Please see below for each job description.

WHO WE ARE
Movement Ground Farm (MFG) is a non-profit community farm committed to anti-racism and exploring a new model of community owned, supported, and driven agriculture. 2021 is our sixth season growing vegetables and raising poultry, but only the third season at our new location in Tiverton, RI. This is our first full year since transitioning into a non-profit organization and taking a new direction. We hope to attract candidates who believe in our vision, have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, queer liberation, food justice, land justice, and most importantly, are excited to help lay some important foundational building blocks to grow MGF during these formative years.
Movement Ground Farm’s mission is to recultivate the central role of food and land in nourishing our bodies, strengthening our communities, and growing a more just world.
Too many communities have been uprooted through land theft, slavery, war, gentrification, poverty and environmental destruction.
Movement Ground Farm is premised on the vision of a world where all people are sustained and grounded by an intimate connection to land.
The farm is on a 10 acre property that gently slopes toward Nonquit pond and is <5 minutes from the beach in Tiverton RI. The executive director and his family live on site and much of our farm infrastructure is built out from their home. We typically have around 2.5-4 acres in vegetable production and another 3+ in cover crop/pasture. There is a greenhouse for propagation as well as two high tunnels in summer and winter production. We have a 130 person weekly CSA, 1-2 farmers markets depending on the season, and a few developing wholesale accounts. We have a 100 hen layer flock and raise a few hundred meat birds each season. We have a small staff and a team of committed workshares to make it all happen. We are not certified organic, but do our best to follow those standards and generally be loving stewards to the earth.



Assistant Manager
Responsibilities
- Take a lead role in either/both farmers market management and poultry care/rotation (to be negotiated based on candidate’s experience and growth areas)
- Balance maintaining a positive, fun work environment with high work ethic and goal accomplishment
- Collaborate with the farm manager in all aspects of the farm, including but not limited to: seedling production, high tunnel and field prep, pest scouting, cultivation, irrigation rotation, crew/volunteer management, post harvest wash, pack and distribution, equipment and infrastructure repairs and upkeep.
- Uphold policies and norms on the farm and hold self and others accountable
- Irrigation set up, troubleshooting, and watering rotation
- Take a lead on weed management and prioritization
- Assist with field prep and other tractor work throughout the season
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ seasons working on vegetable/poultry/livestock farms or equivalent experience
- Leadership and/or role modeling experience
- Comfort and familiarity around poultry
- Help keep track of planting and seeding schedules
- Deep understanding of food production and the many competing tasks in a given day or week
- Time management, attention to detail and ability to prioritize
- Valid driver’s license and experience with tractors.
- Working knowledge of the basic functions of typical tractor implements, power tools, and their maintenance and care.
- Ability to stay motivated when working alone, in a group and while leading volunteers or other members of the farm crew
- Ability to listen, task manage, pay attention to detail, and ask for clarification
- Come prepared and ready to work in all types of weather
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and kneel/crouch for long periods of time
- Strong communicator with dependable text messaging/email/google doc communication skills
- Desire to learn and grow as well as share and teach
- Basic experience with google suite including navigating complicated spreadsheets
- Experience working with and being supportive of folks coming from a diversity of backgrounds (including folks who identify as Queer, Trans, Gay, Bi, Lesbian) and a commitment to our mission and values.
Compensation
- $16/hour for the equivalent of 40 hrs a week for 40 weeks
- Free produce/full season CSA share and ½ dozen eggs a week
- Paid sick time
- Monthly health stipend of $300
- Paid and unpaid time off
- At this time we cannot provide onsite housing for any farm employees
Date & Hours
Ideally this position will begin the first week of April and run until the end of 2021 with the opportunity for part time work in the months of Jan-March and potential to grow into a year round position with benefits in the future.
- A typical week is M-F 7-4pm with an unpaid hour long lunch break (schedule may fluctuate slightly throughout the season, but hours will average out to 40 a week)
- Tuesday farmers markets may require a later end time and Monday and Thursday harvest days may require an earlier start time
- Occasional weekend chores will be rotated amongst staff & volunteers
How to Apply
Please send an up to date resume and cover letter to movementgroundfarm@gmail.com & keely.curliss@gmail.com with “Assistant Manager” as the subject.
**We take covid-19 very seriously. If you have not taken safety measures in your personal life to lessen the risk for yourself and community please do not apply. We will only consider candidates that can commit to keeping the farm as safe as possible for our staff, families and customers by following our safety guidelines.
Deadline: We will accept applications on a rolling basis through March 1st. All screening interviews will be conducted by phone or a zoom like format for Covid-19 safety. All finalists will be required to attend an in person work interview/farm tour. We will do our best to respond to everyone, but can only guarantee responses to folks who we hope to interview.

FIELD CREW
We hope to hire two field crew members. We will work to accommodate full or part time hours for the right candidates.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all aspects of farm work, including but not limited to: seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering, harvest, trellising, wash and pack, animal chores and more
- Lots of weeding, trellising, moving heavy stuff around, harvesting, washing, seeding
- Maintain farm spaces, and generally help to keep farm organized and tidy
- Bring a positive attitude to group farm tasks as well as solo tasks
- An attention to detail weeding and pest scouting
- Be/come an expert, consistent and fast harvester
- Work alongside volunteers and workshares and model farm norms/expectations
- Assist in care of poultry operation and contribute to chores
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience working on farms preferred
- Strong interest in working hard outdoors in all types of weather
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and kneel/crouch for long periods of time
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions with attention to detail
- Valid Driver’s License
- Comfort around poultry
- Comes prepared and is adaptable to the ever changing priorities of the farm
- Strong communicator face to face as well as via text and email
- Positive attitude and comfort working independently or with a team
- Strong interest in deepening farming and food system knowledge
Compensation
- $15/hour for 30 weeks
- Free produce/full season CSA share and ½ dozen eggs a week
- Paid sick time
- At this time we cannot provide onsite housing for any farm employees
Date & Hours
The position will run April 15 – November 15 with some flexibility for start and end date. Hours will depend on the candidate’s availability. Please specify if you seek a part time position or full time work in your cover letter.
- A typical *full time* week is M-F 7-4pm with an unpaid hour long lunch break. Part time folks will be required to work at least two days a week.
- Monday and Thursday harvest days may require an earlier start time
- Occasional weekend chores will be rotated amongst staff & volunteers
How to Apply
Please send an up to date resume and cover letter to movementgroundfarm@gmail.com & keely.curliss@gmail.com with “Field Crew” as the subject.
**We take covid-19 very seriously. If you have not taken safety measures in your personal life to lessen the risk for yourself and community please do not apply. We will only consider candidates that can commit to keeping the farm as safe as possible for our staff, families and customers by following our safety guidelines.
Deadline: We will accept applications on a rolling basis through March 1st. All screening interviews will be conducted by phone or a zoom like format for Covid-19 safety. All finalists will be required to attend an in person work interview/farm tour. We will do our best to respond to everyone, but can only guarantee responses to folks who we hope to interview.

PROGRAM & MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
This is a new position focused on coordinating workshops, events, and social media posts that amplify the farm’s mission and vision.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a public calendar of farm events and workshops
- Conduct outreach to organizations, allies, and CSA members to assess interest in workshop content, identify opportunities to collaborate, and recruit volunteer and paid workshop facilitators
- Meet with facilitators to plan and prepare for workshops/events
- Advertise for events, oversee RSVP process and pre-event communications
- Be the logistics point person for attendee needs at in-person and online events
- Help maintain and uphold the infrastructure and covid-19 safety processes for visitors and event attendees
- Photograph the happenings on the farm and make regular social media posts
- Help coordinate and streamline the organization’s communication and social media systems to better engage our membership
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in social media marketing, graphics, and photography
- Excellent written and visual communication skills
- Demonstrated experience as a successful event planner
- Experience in coordinating and hosting online/zoom workshops and events
- Attention to detail and strong logistical coordination skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to conduct the office work on your own computer/tablet and phone
- Positive attitude and comfort working independently or with a team
- Strong commitment to food justice, land sovereignty, LGBTQ liberation, immigrant rights, racial justice, and community organizing.
- Interest, or experience in organic farming
- Enthusiasm for fresh locally produced food and cooking/food preparation
- Desire to facilitate a workshop and/or create original workshop content
Compensation
- $15 hour for an average of 15-20 hours a week for 35 weeks.
- Weekly seasonal produce + ½ dozen eggs + a turkey
- At this time we cannot provide onsite housing for any farm employees
Date & Hours
- Begins by or before April 1st – and goes through December 15
- Average of 15- 20 hours per week, with less hours and intensity in the beginning, and more towards the end (August, Sept, Oct, November, December)
- There is potential to grow this into a perennial position
- This job will require both onsite and remote work; we envision a successful relationship as one where you will be physically on farm a minimum of 1 day a week, and more on weeks where there are in person events scheduled.
- The majority of workshops and events will take place between June and October
- Must be available to attend Friday staff meetings starting mid-April
- Some weekends will be required depending on the schedule of events
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to us at movementgroundfarm@gmail.com with “Program Coordinator” as the subject.
**We take covid-19 very seriously. If you have not taken safety measures in your personal life to lessen the risk for yourself and community please do not apply. We will only consider candidates that can commit to keeping the farm as safe as possible for our staff, families and customers by following our safety guidelines.