The Food Group seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to have a work environment that welcomes skilled, insightful people. Together we can build a better food system and share access to nutritious food across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Greater Minnesota.
Current openings
Food Reclamation Coordinator (Seasonal)
The Food Reclamation Coordinator position is a key external facing representative to community supporters and will work directly with TFG’s diverse groups of volunteers. This position is primarily responsible for leading volunteers during food reclamation projects at local farms, including TFG’s Job Description incubator farm, Big River Farms, and the Minneapolis Farmers’ market with occasional projects to support these programs at the New Hope warehouse as well. All food that is reclaimed will be delivered directly to food shelf partners or brought back to TFG’s warehouse for wider distribution.
Operations Specialist (Seasonal)
The Seasonal Operations Specialist is a part-time, hourly position that supports the operations of the farm by performing tractor work, general farm maintenance, perennial crop management, and general equipment repair. To succeed in this position, the Operations Specialist needs to be collaborative, a proactive communicator, an independent worker, organized with attention to detail, curious, and have a dedication to working with communities who face discrimination in farming. Tasks and schedules will vary seasonally. This position will regularly include evening and weekend hours. This position reports to the Associate Farm Director and will work closely with the BRF team.
Big River Farms Education Specialist
The Farm Education Specialist is a full time, salaried position based at our farm in Marine on St. Croix. This position is responsible for the oversight and project management of Big River Farms’ Farmer Education Program including workshops, classes, field days, farm tours and collaborative works with agricultural partners. They are also responsible for scheduling appropriate training and orientation for farmers both in the Agrisolar site, Big River Farms, and Micro Farm. This position also supports the planning Emerging Farmer’s Conference by assisting with the content, programming, and outreach. This position works closely with the Program and Farm Operations Teams.
The Food Group values organizational culture and the dedicated staff that make the mission of the organization possible in the community. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical & Dental
- 401k Employer Contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D up to 2x the employee’s annual salary
- 16 days of Paid Holidays
- Up to 18 days of Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Many more!
The Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
