

Land's Sake is dedicated to community conservation stewardship through farming, forestry and education. Please let us know if you are interested in any of our various efforts described throughout this site. In addition to occasional job opportunities, if you are looking for experience or work for academic credit, we welcome interns and apprentices.
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Farm-Based Education: Program Coordinator
Year-Round, Full-Time, At-will employee
Farm-Based Education: Green Power Junior Apprentice
Seasonal, Full-Time, At-will employee
Farm-Based Education: Farm and Forest Explorer Junior Apprentice
Seasonal, Part-Time, At-will employee
Farm-Based Education: Program Coordinator
Year-Round, Full-Time, At-will employee
Supervisor/Reports to: Education Director
Direct Reports: Seasonal Summer Staff
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator’s primary goal is to deliver high quality summer and after-school programs. With support from the Education Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation and evaluation of Green Power and Farm and Forest Explorers programs. The Program Coordinator and Education Director work together to plan, implement and evaluate After-School programs. This position includes the additional responsibilities of: assisting with Education Garden preparation and maintenance, assisting with livestock care, assisting with volunteer programs, assisting with farm tours, assisting with adult education programs, general branch and organizational development and other non-education related tasks. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with other staff to effectively manage the inherent risks of working on a farm, maintain our unique farm aesthetic, teach and follow best management practices for sustainable food production. Collaboration and effective communication with the other branches of the organization are vital to this job. Along with all staff, the Program Coordinator works diligently to carry out mission oriented goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Summer Programs:
After-School Programs:
Other Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Employment dates:
Ideally this position will start April 2nd, 2012 and will work full-time year-round with seasonal changes in hours worked per week. Candidates interested in holding this position for multiple years will be given preference.
Salary & Benefits:
Equal Opportunity Policy:
Land’s Sake is seeking to hire a staff that represents the racial and ethnic diversity of its constituents. Diversity and inclusion is an ongoing organizational practice and a core value of Land’s Sake with the goal of having culturally competent services, materials, resources and programs. Our hiring practices are informed by an appreciation of the strengths offered by differing cultures, races, religions, ethnicity's, classes, sexual orientation, physical capacities, and age groups. Land’s Sake offers benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation, access to professional development and local organic food.
Land’s Sake is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for all positions.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Mail to Land’s Sake (c/o Douglas Cook), 27 Crescent Street, Weston, MA 02493 or email at Doug@landssake.org, Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Farm-Based Education: Green Power Junior Apprentice
Seasonal, Full-Time, At-will employee
Supervisor/Reports to: Programs Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Green Power Junior Apprentice’s primary goal is to assist in the delivery of high quality summer programs. With support from the Education Director and the Program Coordinator the Green Power Leader and Green Power Junior Apprentice will work together to implement the unique Green Power program. The Green Power Apprentice works collaboratively with other staff to effectively manage the inherent risks of working on a farm, maintain our unique farm aesthetic, teach and follow best management practices for sustainable food production. Collaboration and effective communication between the other branches of the organization are vital for this job; along with all staff, the Green Power Apprentice works diligently to carry out mission oriented goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Employment dates:
Full Time, 8:00am-4:30pm, beginning June 18th, 2012 through August 29th, 2012.
Salary & Benefits:
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity to Land’s Sake (c/o Douglas Cook), 27 Crescent Street, Weston, MA 02493 or email to Doug@landssake.org, Deadline: May 31st, 2011.
Farm-Based Education: Farm and Forest Explorers Junior Apprentice
Seasonal, Part-Time, At-will employee
Supervisor/Reports to: Programs Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Farm and Forest Explorer Junior Apprentice’s primary goal is to assist in the delivery of high quality summer programs. With support from the Education Director, the Farm and Forest Explorer Junior Apprentice will work with the Program Coordinator to implement the Farm and Forest Explorer program. The Farm and Forest Explorer Apprentice works collaboratively with other staff to effectively manage the inherent risks of working on a farm, maintain our unique farm aesthetic, and teach and follow best management practices for sustainable food production. Collaboration and effective communication between the other branches of the organization are vital for this job. The ideal Farm and Forest Explorer Apprentice will be in high school or a recent graduate and will work diligently to carry out mission oriented goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Employment dates:
8:00am-1:00pm(25 hours per week), beginning June 18th, 2012 through August 29th, 2012.
Salary & Benefits:
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity to Land’s Sake (c/o Douglas Cook), 27 Crescent Street, Weston, MA 02493 or email to Doug@landssake.org, Deadline: Applications will be accepted through March 1st, 2012.