Jobs/Volunteers

New Listing!

Application Deadline: til position is filled

Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA, a nonprofit organization based in Pittsboro NC, seeks an experienced senior-level manager with proven capabilities in leadership, fundraising and communications to serve as Executive Director. RAFI cultivates policies, markets and communities that support thriving, socially just and environmentally sound family farms. To apply, visit:
http://capabilitycompany.com/web/posprofiles/RAFIED.shtm

Northeast Texas Community College
Applications invited for the position of Faculty Member in Sustainable Agriculture

Application Deadline: til position is filled

The College has an ambitious agriculture vision which includes credit and non-credit instruction, diversification of the farm, creation of a botanical garden and a community garden, synergistic activities with other College departments, Urban-Rural Exchange, and a residential College on the Ranch program. The College plans to base its programs on concepts of sustainable agriculture.

http://www.ntcc.edu/jobs

Food & Society Policy Fellows Program - Announcing Request for Applications

Application Deadline - June 26

The Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute is pleased to announce a request for applications for the 2009-2010 class of Food & Society Policy Fellows. The Food & Society Policy (FASP) Fellows Program provides fellowships to professionals in food and agriculture from across North America. Fellowship activities are intended to catalyze a healthier, diverse, just and sustainable U.S. food and agricultural system through cultural shifts and policy changes. The fellowship is a part-time, two-year professional fellowship. Primary support for the fellowship comes from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Significant additional support comes from the Fair Food Foundation. Fellows will begin activities January 1, 2009. Complete information can be found at http://www.foodandsocietyfellows.org/

Heifer International
USA Country Program Director

Application Deadline - July 8

The Director represents Heifer International (HPI) in the United States Country Program, and supervises and coordinates work of local HPI Programs staff. The Country Director works with the North American Regional Office and Regional Council, Americas Area Program staff, HPI staff in other departments, cooperating international, national and local organizations, and consultants. This position plays a leadership role in defining and implementing national, regional and local projects consistent with HPI’s mission. The Country Director ensures high program quality; promotes education and advocacy locally and internationally based on HPI’s mission; supports fundraising efforts for the Country Program and overall organization; and maintains communications among USA Country Program Office, North America Regional Office in Gainesville, Florida, and HPI Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.

https://www.ultirecruit.com/hei1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*19AFB002A7FCCAD0

NOTE: Position will close upon receipt of 200 applications or closing date above; whichever occurs first.

NCAT/ ATTRA Internship and Apprenticeship listing

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 .