Jobs/Volunteers

Application Deadline: August 25
NOTE: Several other job openings are posted at this website

Wallace Center at Winrock International is looking for a Program Leader in our market based solutions work. A strong candidate will have interest and experience in sustainability, equity, and economic viability: the triple bottom line and more. An MBA degree and/or significant for-profit experience are a must. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person at a time when we are seeing extensive shifts in the food system. Many thanks for your assistance in getting this out to your networks or to specific candidate you feel may be qualified.

http://www2.winrock.org/people/jobs.asp

Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA
Pittsboro, NC

Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA, a nonprofit organization based in Pittsboro NC, is hiring. Three positions are open: Executive Director, Just Foods Program Assistant, and Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund field coordinator

Check the website for information on all three at http://www.rafiusa.org/

Application Deadline - August 22

Clemson University is seeking a Student Organic Farm Manager. To apply for this position, please follow this link: http://www.clemson.edu/cao/humanresources/prospective.html and follow the appropriate link under Employment Opportunities (where you will find job #8626 - FARM FOREMAN II - listed on 07/10/2008). You will find information on applying for this position from here as well.

This job is for someone who is enthusiastic about organics, has experience in farming and has the vision to see the potential in the Organic Farm project and the ability to continually develop it.

For more information about the Student Organic Farm at Clemson University please visit: http://www.clemson.edu/sustainableag/

Position: Urban Farm Manager

Jones Valley Urban Farm is a non-profit organization in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama that promotes sustainable agriculture and healthy eating. Turning vacant lots into production organic farms, working with neighborhoods, high school students, and volunteers, we have become a community-wide source for local organic produce and hands-on science education.

See website for more details http://www.jvuf.org/

Please send resume to Director@jvuf.org, or mail to JVUF, PO Box 55357, Birmingham, AL 35255

Internship and apprenticeship opportunities submitted by farmers all over North America are listed here: http://www.attrainternships.ncat.org/

Heifer International

Heifer International lists all current career opportunities within its organization and provides a Job Announcement Email list. Visit them on the web by clicking here.

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Sustainable agriculture employment or volunteer opportunities in the South are routinely posted on this web site.  Please submit listings for consideration to info@ssawg.org .