Employment

Barn Crew

City Fresh is seeking 2 dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to join our non-profit farm box/CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program as a Barn Crew Member. As a Barn Crew Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient packing and distribution of fresh produce to our community members. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and supporting community initiatives.

Barn Crew Members will:

  • Receive, process, and package vegetables for distribution.
  • Pack CSA boxes based on size and contents.
  • Ensure correct numbers for transport to off site distribution locations.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment.
  • Ensure quality of all produce.
  • Work closely with the packing team and other program staff to foster a positive and cooperative work environment.

Qualifications:

  • No previous experience necessary.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy and precision.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Good physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Preferred:

  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Previous experience in a packing, warehouse, or similar environment.
  • Passion for sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and community engagement.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
  • Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
  • Occasionally drive and pick up harvests from farm.

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM – 3 PM. Candidates for this position must be flexible as hours may sometimes vary depending on daily orders.

Compensation & Benefits: Payment is $13/hour, paid bi-weekly. Part-time, 10-12 hours. All City Fresh employees receive produce as well.

Directions for Applying: Please send an email with the subject “Barn Crew” to info@cityfresh.org with your resume + a bit about yourself.

City Fresh Assistant Driver

The Assistant Driver will assist the Farmer Liaison with operations tasks related to the City Fresh farm box program, mainly consisting of transporting produce from farmers to shareholders. They will also help sort/organize produce and run some of the Fresh Stops, helping to set up and assist shareholders.

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

Compensation & Benefits: Payment is $15/hour, paid bi-weekly. Part-time, 15-20 hours. All City Fresh employees receive produce as well.

Directions for Applying: Please send an email with the subject “Driver” to info@cityfresh.org with your resume + a bit about yourself.

Key Responsibilities

  • Picking up produce orders from local Amish farmers and other nearby orchards
  • Dropping off produce at select Fresh Stop sites around Cleveland
  • Helping to set up and facilitate Fresh Stops, unloading the truck/van, assisting shareholders
  • Additional operations tasks such as excess produce sales and donations
  • Coordinating daily with the Farmer Liaison and Program Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Self-motivated, cooperative, and flexible
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to learn to drive large box truck and transit van (no CDL required)
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Internships

Are you interested in working with City Fresh or the George Jones Farm? We host summer, winter, fall term, spring term, and year-long internships that require a commitment minimum of 10-hours and a maximum of 35-hours per week. Our hours are flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule depending on the project(s) you take on.

Your work at City Fresh will help combat climate change, increase fresh food accessibility in Northeast Ohio, and aid in the creation of a more sustainable and equitable local food system.  We are currently seeking interns that are interested in the following project areas:

  • Content Development and Nutrition Education 
  • Web Support 
  • Research Analytics 
  • Grant Writing and Development

If you have an idea for a project that aligns with our program and mission, or if you’re interested in assisting with the project areas mentioned above, get in touch with us. We look forward to working with you to create an internship experience that suits your goals and assists in creating and promoting a more healthy, vibrant, and just local food system!

Past Projects 

Amanda came to us as a summer fellow courtesy of the OC EnviroAlums committee. In her fellowship, she focused on revitalizing the learning garden at the George Jones Memorial Farm. Amanda identified and transplanted beneficial wildflowers already on the farm into the garden and planted new blueberries and herbs. With this project, she aimed to make the garden a space to grow perennial food and medicinal plants, and where people could become familiar with native plants.