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, Greater Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Current openings
Controller
The Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting activities within the Food Group primarily through use of QuickBooks and Excel, including grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash/banking, audits and payroll. They develop and execute strategies and standards related to accounting policy, general ledger maintenance, financial systems, and controls. Monitors financial condition. Oversees monthly, and annual accounting close processes in compliance with GAAP. This position reports to and collaborates with the Director of Finance and has one direct report, an Accounting Specialist.
Grower Training Specialist
The Grower Training Specialist is based at our farm in Marine on St. Croix. This position provides training and support to beginning farmers enrolled in the Big River Farms land based program. Our Grower Training Program provides education, land access, and market opportunities for over 20 farm teams year-round, primarily farmers of color, New American farmers, and others who face discrimination in farming. The Grower Training Specialist primarily focuses on classroom and in-field training of a cohort of new farmers entering the program. This position will manage a market garden training plot, educational curriculum, program participants and volunteers.
Warehouse Technician
This position will work under supervision of the Warehouse Manager to ensure day to day warehouse operations and responsibilities are carried out and fulfilled. They will be responsible for order selection, inventory movement and tracking, warehouse organization, operational support of volunteer groups and all shipping/receiving activities. This role will also be accountable for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse. This position’s shift will operate between the hours of 7am and 4pm Monday through Friday, dependent on the day’s activities, with some flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
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.
