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Description
Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative is a wholesale produce marketing business established in 1988. Owned by 22 family farmers, it serves them and other growers in the Mid-Atlantic through marketing, distribution, coordinated season planning and group purchasing. We've built a stellar reputation over the past 18 years delivering to more than 100 wholesale buyers for whom freshness, quality and local sourcing is a priority. Our business is growing strongly in an environment of exploding demand and unlimited opportunity.
* Do you want a career that rewards you in many ways AND has a positive impact on the economic lives of family farmers?
* Are your values attuned to the goals and vision of sustainable agriculture, organic food production, and cooperative business management?
* Are you a self-motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial type?
* Can you act decisively in a deadline-driven work environment?
* Are you a good communicator, who can bring people together to achieve a common goal?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, you may be the leader we're looking for. We're particularly interested in individuals with experience in business and personnel management, sales and marketing, fresh produce handling or procurement, and/or food distribution. Strong computer skills are a must.
We are located in Huntingdon County, PA, a beautiful rural area with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. We offer an excellent compensation package, including profit-sharing and ready access to the best food on earth.
For a detailed job description and further information, contact Jim Crawford, Co-op President, jim@newmorningfarm.net; or Chris Fullerton, Manager, chris@tog.coop.
We expect to fill this position by mid-January 2007.
Please apply by November 20th, 2006.