Hands-On Farm Groundskeeper & Maintenance

Job Title Groundskeeper / Farm Crew Location and Type Location: Beverly, MA | Category: Agriculture / Nonprofit | Job type: Part‑Time | Posted: June 14, 2026 Company Description New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry), a program of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, works regionally and across the country to strengthen local food systems by supporting new farmers. We serve and collaborate with people, communities, and organizations across these areas. New Entry’s mission is to train and support new farmers, encourage resilient farming practices, facilitate access to local food and farm products, and build strong support networks for diverse agricultural communities. New Entry envisions diverse and thriving farming communities where people are connected, farms are profitable and resilient, nutritious food is available to all, and land is stewarded for future generations. Responsibilities Work independently to maintain the farm’s grounds under the supervision of the Farm Manager and Farmer Training Manager Mow property Weed along fence lines, farm fields, hedgerow edges, around structures, and irrigation equipment Maintain, repair, and replace deer fences Remove and manage invasive plants Fix and repair various farm tools and equipment such as garden carts, wheelbarrows, greenhouse tables, etc. Perform small equipment maintenance (oil changes, cleaning) Complete farm tasks including weeding, planting, and harvesting as needed Compensation Hourly, $20.00 per hour Application Status The position has closed; the application deadline of June 17, 2026 has passed. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Entry Sustainable Farming Project