Urban Farmer

We're Hiring: Urban Farmer

Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Type: Full-Time

The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is looking for a passionate and hard-working Urban Farmer to join our team! If you love working outdoors, growing fresh produce, and connecting with the community — this is a great opportunity to help strengthen the North End through urban agriculture.

Position Summary

The Urban Farmer helps operate and maintain NECIC’s Urban Farm, Flourish Farm, NECIC Teaching Garden, and supports related programs — including the North End Farmers Market. This is a hands-on role managing production from seed to harvest, engaging with the public, and helping to grow NECIC’s urban agriculture efforts.

You’ll work closely with the NELFI team, Richland Gro-Op, and NECIC leadership to grow high-quality produce, maintain farm spaces, and promote food access in the community. This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and valid car insurance, as regular travel between farm sites and the community kitchen is part of the role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage farm production from seed to harvest to kitchen delivery

• Lead high tunnel production, soil prep, planting, harvesting, composting, and maintenance

• Prepare produce for packaging and distribution

• Maintain inventory and equipment for Urban Farm, Flourish Farm, NECIC Teaching Garden, and Tool Shed

• Help develop and maintain crop and marketing plans with NELFI and Richland Gro-Op

• Support reporting for leadership and funders

• Work with diverse community members — including youth, restored citizens, and incarcerated individuals — during classes, tours, and events

• Coordinate and supervise volunteers, re-entry participants, and current inmates assigned to assist with farm work and special projects

• Represent NECIC at community events, conferences, and farmers markets

• Support setup and tear-down of the North End Farmers Market

• Maintain farm properties (mowing, weeding, irrigation, basic repairs)

• Promote the farm and market through marketing and social media

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What We’re Looking For

• Environmental, farm, or garden education experience

• Knowledge of crop planning, soil management, garden design, and farm equipment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable engaging with diverse populations

• Able to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and extended hours during peak seasons

• Familiarity with Mansfield’s North End and ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) a plus

• Project management experience a plus

Physical Requirements

This is an active, outdoor role. You should be comfortable:

• Performing outdoor physical labor throughout the growing season

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

• Bending, squatting, kneeling, and standing for long periods

• Working in heat, rain, cold, and uneven terrain

• Operating tools, machinery, and equipment

• Driving between farm locations (Urban Farm, Flourish Farm, NECIC Teaching Garden) and the community kitchen to transport produce and supplies

Ready to Apply?

Ready to Apply?
Join a mission-driven team making a real difference. To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter (Subject line: Urban Farmer Application) to tionna@necic-ohio.org.

We’re not just planting seeds — we’re building blocks of a stronger community.
Let’s grow something great — together.