We're Growing - New Full Time, Year Round Employment Opportunities:
Cranberry Bog Foreman and Plant Propagation Assistant
The Cranberry Bog Foreman & Plant Propagation Assistant is responsible for day-to-day operations of maintaining, growing, harvesting, and selling cranberries under the guidance of the Director of Land Management. They utilize best management practices found in the UMass Cranberry Chartbook and from resources at the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. They maintain information flow on all agricultural related activities to the Director of Land Management.
NCF’s plant propagation program produces native plants for use on restoration projects, education, and sale to the community. The Plant Propagation Assistant supports the Plant Propagation Manager by participating in propagation and care of plants in NCF’s greenhouses and seed increase plots according to the standards of the Plant Research Ecologist. They may be asked to participate in all steps of growing, from seed collection and propagation in the greenhouse to transplanting in the field. The plant propagation assistant will work under the guidance of the Plant Propagation Manager, only when determined appropriate by the Director of Land Management.
TO APPLY:
Application deadline is Monday, March 24, 2025, by 4pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so apply early for consideration.
Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website: https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/
Click APPLY to job and fill out the form. Upload your Application Packet using the Upload Resume Link.
Application Packet: consists of ONE PDF DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 professional references, and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts.
For questions about this position, please contact Nick Larrabee (Director of Land Management) at nlarrabee@nantucketconservation.org. Applications are not accepted at this email address.
Seasonal Employment Opportunities:
All seasonal positions have been filled for the 2025 season. We encourage you to check back in December when we hire for the 2026 season.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation strives to effectively manage our conservation lands and provide public access opportunities for supporters and the general public. Much of this important work takes a great deal of time and effort and we often welcome supervised volunteer assistance.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out this form and we will reply with opportunities to get you involved!
