Agricultural Worker

What We Seek 

The Food Project is seeking an Agricultural Worker for the 2026 growing season at our Lincoln Baker Bridge Farm.  The Agriculture Worker will partner with the Farm Manager and Assistant Growers to participate in all aspects of production at our farm site. This position is a mix of production, distribution, community, and youth engagement.   

Responsibilities   

Farming and Distribution 

● Partner with the Assistant Growers and Farm Manager to accomplish all manner of farm tasks, with quality and efficiency, including composting, bed preparation, mulching, planting and weeding. 

● Partner with the Assistant Growers and Farm Manager to learn about, implement, and troubleshoot new farm practices.   Youth and Volunteer Engagement 

● Partner with Assistant Grower and Farm Manager to lead farm work for youth programs and volunteers on the farm.  

Organizational Health  

● Participate in weekly 1:1 supervisory and Ag team meetings  

● Feedback Participation: Real Talk, circle process, etc. 

Qualifications  

This position is ideal for an individual who is interested in both sustainable agriculture and youth engagement. Our farms are run in partnership with youth and community members.    

Experience working in diverse settings are strongly preferred.  

● Able to perform labor-intensive agricultural tasks  

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills and energy for engaging with other people  

● Dependable, responsible, flexible, and open to learning  

● Ability to work a 40-hour schedule: Monday - Friday (Summer) or Tuesday - Saturday (Spring & Fall) 

● 18+ years of age  

● Food Project alums a plus 

● Enthusiasm for working with teenagers 

● Team-oriented with a good sense of humor; able to work independently. 

● CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to be trained 

● Valid driver’s license and able to  pass driving background check 

● Able to pass a CORI/SORI background check 

Location & Schedule    

This is a seasonal position for  40-hour per week , 16 weeks from early May through August, 2026 

Recruitment Process  

Please send resume and cover letter via email to: jobs@thefoodproject.org. In the subject line,  write your name and the position for which you are applying, eg: “Jordan Smith – Full JOB TITLE”.   

We will review all submissions, identify viable candidates and contact ONLY those individuals selected to continue in the search process. The position will be filled when a desired candidate is found.  

The Food Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating an inclusive organization. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for this position.