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Reports to:
Field manager, Propagation House Manager, Farm Owner
Hours:
April 29-November 21
32 hrs/wk 4 days a week Tu-Fr 8-430PM, moving to 7-330 pm in summer , back to 8-430pm in September/October
(Additional hours may be available on Mondays during peak season June-August)
Position Period:
Seasonal position
Classification:
Non exempt (hourly)
Compensation:
$18-$20/ hr depending on experience
Gear stipend of $200 provided after 2 month hire (must submit receipts after purchase)
As many veggies as you like!
32 hrs PTO each calendar year
32 hrs sick time that is front loaded after 2 months based on Portland Protected Sick Time Law
Education stipend available.
Season end bonus based on season’s profits. ***A bonus is not guaranteed and is based on the year’s profits or losses.
Fair Hiring Statement
Sun Love Farm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity of expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sun Love Farm encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Farm Overview
Sun Love Farm is a diverse certified naturally grown vegetable located in Oregon City, OR, just 20 minutes from Portland. We grow about 3 acres and have been growing food out here since 2015. We primarily tend the land by hand with the help of our two BCS walk behind tractors and some innovative small farm tools (flame weeder, paper pot planter, electric sprayer). We sell produce through our 120 member home delivery CSA program and two Farmer’s Markets ( Oregon City and Milwaukie). We have a small crew of approximately 7 employees during peak season, some part time and some full time. We love growing good food and are always trying to grow the highest quality crop possible while caring for the soil as best we can. We try to have a positive and cohesive working environment, and enjoy chatting with one another as we work and always try to eat lunch together. The farm owner (Melissa) has young children, so the culture of the farm is built up around being flexible to people’s needs in their personal life.
Job Summary
You will be working alongside the field manager, the propagation house manager, the farm owner, and small crew (up to 7 people total) to help grow beautiful produce for the local community. You will be part of a small team in the day to day operations of the farm- propagation, potting up, field prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, packing, irrigation and much more. This is a challenging physical job that requires working through all rain, heat, wind, and cold. It is also a fun job where you get to work outside in nature every day, and be amazed by the growth of tomato plants or bald eagles soaring in the sky.
On Tuesdays and Fridays you will be harvesting, and on Thursdays you will be working in the field. On Wednesdays, you will be driving our delivery van to deliver vegetables throughout SE Portland and Clackamas.
You will have regular check ins with the field manager to have a clear understanding of the tasks of the day.
*If delivery driving is not the right fit for you, but the rest of the job is, please do apply for the job and make note of your specific interests. We may be willing to alter the job description for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Harvesting and Packing
Field Work
Delivery
Minimum Qualifications
– Experience working in agriculture, manual labor, or food service .
-Great attention to detail for harvesting and packing shares
-Reliable
-Excellent communication- the right candidate will communicate clearly about scheduling changes and any conflict that needs to be worked through.
-A positive attitude
-Able to lift 50 lbs many times throughout the day
-Able to work efficiently for long periods during the cold, heat, wind, and rain
-Commitment to working the full farm season (through November 21)
– Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
-Able to work independently and as a team
-Able to ask for help when you need it.
– Flexible (hours can change due to heat, smoke, and cold.)
– Able to follow clear directions
-Willing to learn new things
-Loves working outside
– Reliable transportation
– Clean driving record
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities