The Foodshed Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen sustainable farming, increase access to local, healthy food, and protect the environment for all members of our communities. The organization’s Sustainable Agriculture Enterprise (SAgE) Program facilitates long-term, affordable land access opportunities to farmers in New Jersey. The mission of SAgE is to increase and diversify the number of organic farmers in New Jersey, while simultaneously transitioning NJ’s beautiful farmland into more regenerative practices. Currently, there are 13 farm businesses in the program at three different locations in Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties.

The SAgE Program Farmland Steward will oversee construction, procurement and ongoing maintenance of infrastructure and hard assets at SAgE locations. In addition, the Farmland Steward will support the Program Coordinator in maintaining program farmer relationships, supporting their business viability, and monitoring agricultural practices. This position will be responsible for maintaining common areas around each farm, shared infrastructure, and shared equipment, as well as the implementation and management of organic farming demonstration plots.

Reports To: Executive Director & SAgE Program Coordinator
Status: Full-time, 40 hours a week, exempt position. This position is in-person, onsite, at several designated work locations. Some work may be performed remotely. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is required.
Compensation: $42,000/yr.
Benefits: Monthly benefit for healthcare costs, generous Paid Time Off policy.

To apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Kendrya Close at [email protected] (preferred) or mail to Foodshed Alliance, P.O. Box 53, Hope, NJ 07844.