NOW HIRING! Full-Time Bookkeeper & Human Resources Administrator

Full-Time Bookkeeper & Human Resources Administrator

Job Posting

Round the Bend Farm (RTB), a Center for Restorative Community, is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts and is a 115-acre working farm and educational non-profit.  We are a living laboratory that cultivates, educates, and empowers people of all ages.  We are devoted to the global paradigm shift toward hope and abundance by valuing diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth.  RTB is seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Bookkeeper & Human Resources (HR) Administrator.  We are currently accepting applications until JUNE 27, 2025. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

As our Bookkeeper & HR Administrator, this position requires a highly motivated, energetic, flexible, and organized individual; someone who is passionate about RTB’s mission, local food systems, the environment, and social justice. The Bookkeeper & HR Administrator serves as a vital financial and human resources position for the organization, supporting our Financial Services Controller (CPA) and Executive Director, and is directly responsible for accounting, finance, and human resources. This position requires a level of expertise/understanding in the following areas:  accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, annual audits, and all aspects of managing employee relations & benefits.  This is a 40-hour per week position with the potential ability to be hybrid.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have 2 – 3+ years of non-profit accounting and human resources experience.  As an organization that strives to value diversity in all that we do, we take care and place extra value in continuing to diversify our team.  Candidate preferences include the following: 

• Commitment to working in the scope of RTB’s mission
• Highly organized, energetic, strong work ethic
• Strong time management skills and the ability to make deadlines
• High level of analytical & technical capacity, with the ability to problem solve and multi-task 
• Proficiency in the use of Quickbooks, databases, Microsoft Office (or equivalent), Bloomerang donor software, and ability to remain adaptive to new technologies
• Excellent communication & “people” skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to accept direction and guidance
• Capacity to manage duties & responsibilities dynamically in a team environment
• Proven financial & team management skills 
• Ability to work independently and in groups of diverse people
• Dependable, tidy, flexible, personal maturity, mindful self-awareness, and a good sense of humor
• Courage, resilience, an open mind and open heart
• Being willing to contribute to communal living chores (meal preparations, cleaning tasks, etc.)

*Note:  Preference will be given to candidates who have an active interest in environmental and social justice issues pertaining to both local and global food systems.

COMPENSATION

• • Full-time, gross annual wages of $52,000; with benefits, the Total Compensation Package is approximately $74,000.
  • Benefits paid by RTB include the following:
    • Pension Plan: RTB contributes 10% of the employee’s gross salary, fully vested from the first day of employment (no probation period). This is a 403(b) plan which is equivalent to a 401(k) plan. In addition to RTB’s allocation, a teammate can opt to allocate additional funds from their paycheck. 
    • Health & Dental insurance Note: *RTB pays for 75% of the health & dental premiums for the first three years of employment; after 3 years of employment, RTB pays for 100% of the premiums. 
    • Life Insurance, Short-term & long-term disability 
    • Flexible spending account 
    • Fringe benefits: Health & Wellness (herbal apothecary, supplements, sauna, annual massage, occasional team celebrations)
    • Thirteen paid holidays per year 
    • Paid vacation & wellness days (80 vacation hours & 56 wellness hours)
  • Weekday lunches crafted from delicious, vibrant, farm produce
  • Hands-on learning environment focused on all aspects of sustainable living
  • Buzzards Bay breezes, SouthCoast sunsets, and stargazing/moon views from goat rock

HOW TO APPLY 

Please complete the RTB Candidate Questionnaire (https://forms.gle/Dz2JN5yJNbz6RhxU6) and send a letter of interest and resume to Heather (heather@roundthebendfarm.org) by JUNE 27th. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Also, please feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use (i.e. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).