Careers at BFFC
Senior Communications Manager
Hours: Full-time
Location: Boston, MA (hybrid: in-person and remote)
Compensation: $77,868 annually, with benefits included
This is a full-time leadership role responsible for all creative communications, external messaging, and brand collateral for the organization. The manager will serve as the chief storyteller and strategic communications architect, shaping BFFC's visibility as a leading force in parkland equity and climate action. A core mission of this role is to drive and support unprecedented fundraising success and increase individual donor engagement. The annual salary is $77,868 and requires at least 2-3 days a week in person in Boston.
The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of professional experience with demonstrated success in communications, marketing, and fundraising, ideally in a nonprofit or startup setting. They must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a proven ability to translate impact data into compelling narratives. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Food Forest & Green Infrastructure Construction Manager
Hours: Full-time
Location: Boston, MA (mostly in person, with some remote work)
Compensation: $77,868 annually, with benefits included
This is a high-impact, full-time role responsible for transforming underutilized land into thriving food forests, directly contributing to our goal of building 30 food forests by 2030. The manager oversees the end-to-end construction and design support of 5-10 new food forests, ensuring they are completed on time, on scope, and within budget. Responsibilities include managing contractors, building partnerships with suppliers, managing infrastructure construction, and meticulously handling project documentation. The annual salary is $77,868 and requires 4-5 days in person in Boston a week.
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of related experience in landscape construction management or park building, with strong project management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. They should be a fast-paced, self-driven leader with the ability to read and execute on construction plans, manage a detail-intensive process, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Food Forest Maintenance Intern
Hours: Part-time internship – 20 hours/week
Location: Boston, MA (in-person)
Compensation: $20/hour; benefits not included
Timeframe: April-June 2026 (with potential opportunity to extend)
This is a part-time, in-person internship from April to July 2026 focused on the care and maintenance of food forests in Boston, MA. The intern will apply permaculture/agriculture techniques, manage pests ecologically, and maintain on-site systems such as irrigation and hardscape. The role also includes facilitating volunteer workdays and contributing to the codification of food forest care practices. The pay is $20/hour, and the work requires on-site maintenance in our food forests in Boston.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience (paid or volunteer) in permaculture, ecological agriculture, or food forest maintenance. They should also be action-oriented, excellent organizers, creative problem-solvers, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.