Boston Assistant Grower

What We Seek 

The Food Project is seeking an Assistant Grower for our Boston farm, based in Boston’s Dudley neighborhood, for the 2026 season. The Assistant Grower partners with youth  and neighbors to work on two acres of urban farm land and a 10,000-square foot  greenhouse that yields over 25,000 pounds of produce annually. The Assistant Grower also supports the distribution of that food through our neighborhood farmer’s markets, restaurants, community partners, and hunger relief organizations. The farm staff, including the Assistant Grower support the implementation of our build-a-garden program as needed, helping to install raised bed gardens. This position is a mix of  production and sales/distribution work with a heavy emphasis on leading and organizing work for youth and volunteers.  

Responsibilities  

Farm and Greenhouse Operations  

● Support Boston Farm Manager in accomplishing and/or delegating farm tasks, with quality and efficiency, including composting, bed preparation, mulching, planting, cultivation, and harvest.  

● Collaborate with the Boston Farm Manager to implement and troubleshoot new farm systems that include  low-till and lean farming. 

● Assist in all aspects of greenhouse production and distribution related to our spring seedling sale.  

● Assess crops in the field to forecast labor needs and harvest yields.  

Volunteer & Youth Engagement 

● Lead volunteer groups from schools and businesses in farm tasks for one to two mornings per week throughout the spring and fall.  

● Support long time individual volunteers on the farm and in the greenhouse throughout the season. 

● Partner with youth development staff to lead farm work with youth in The Food Project’s Seed Crew- an intensive six-week summer job for teenagers. 

○ Root Crew (Summer): During July and August, partner with youth development staff and with Root Crew, our more experienced youth, to run markets and complete more advanced farm tasks. 

○ Dirt Crew (Academic):  During the spring and fall, support Dirt Crew in managing farms on Saturdays with volunteers.   

Market Operations and Food Distribution 

● Support the operations and implementation of the Ashmont or Dudley Farmer’s Market in Dorchester weekly in July through October. Act as back up staff as needed for coverage of other markets.  

● Act as staff liaison and assist with deliveries to restaurants and accounts in July and August. Organizational Health  The Food Project (TFP) TFP Values Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, Equity (DIBE) Land Acknowledgement Position:   Boston Assistant Grower Salary Range:   $20.00 - $24.00 per hour  based on experience 

● Participate in our  justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. 

● Prepare and participate in structured, regular feedback sessions. Employee Benefits 

● Participate in all-staff meetings, team meetings, and provide cross-department support. 

● Participate in annual planning, budgeting, and performance review processes. 

● Perform other duties as needed, within capacity.