Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant

Boston Area Gleaners is a regional food systems organization working at the intersection of farming, food waste, and hunger relief. We focus on meeting the immediate needs of families who lack access to affordable, healthy food while also addressing the systemic causes of food insecurity. We also own and operate Stonefield Farm in Acton, Massachusetts.

Date:
June 5, 2026

Location:

Acton, MA
Category:
Agriculture / Nonprofit
Job Type: Full‑time

Mid‑June – Mid‑December:
Average schedule of 40‑45 hours per week (4‑day work week).

Hourly pay: $21 – $23 per hour, with overtime (1.5× hourly rate) for hours over 40 per week. Benefits include paid sick time, paid wellness days, paid holidays, cell phone stipend, gear reimbursement, retirement benefits, and seasonal produce.

• Assist on‑site volunteer trips: direct volunteers, provide safety instructions, and ensure personal safety and positive experience.
• Help instruct volunteers on proper handling, packing, safety, and quality standards during repacks and harvests.
• Motivate volunteer groups to achieve repack goals while maintaining a positive volunteer experience.
• Assist in the set up and clean up for on‑site volunteer trips, in collaboration with Operations Management.
• Communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to all partners.
• Ensure safe and proper product handling in accordance with the Gleaners’ food safety plan.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping, including obtaining signatures and correcting order inaccuracies.
• Practice injury prevention by using safe lifting techniques and communicate when assistance is needed.
• Support the team when someone may be facing an injury or needs assistance.
• Assist with inventory checks as needed.
• Operate manual pump jacks and electric power jacks as needed to rotate inventory and unload/load trucks.
• Practice safety measures learned in Gleaners’ vehicle & equipment trainings; stay alert to surroundings and communicate to people around you while operating vehicles and equipment.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, acknowledge and mitigate risk whenever possible.

• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively.
• Physical ability and willingness to repeatedly lift 50 lbs and be on your feet all day.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions from hot, humid summer days to cold, wet fall days.
• A fun, energetic, team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to operate pump and power jacks (training will be provided).

• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ability to follow instructions and convey ideas concisely and professionally.
• Knowledge of local fruit and vegetable varieties, produce quality, and proper storage conditions.