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We are currently seeking to fill two full time farm crew positions. These positions will be part of a small team responsible for most day-to-day operations of the farm.
Primary Duties:
Perform day to day field operations, including propagation, field preparation, planting, weeding and cultivation, pest and disease management, and harvest.
Perform post-harvest processing duties such as sorting, washing, bunching, packing orders, and food safety.
Vending at our farmer’s markets.
Other duties include record keeping, irrigation installation and repair, trellising, field walks and crop observations, cleaning and farm maintenance, and various odd jobs like light carpentry, repair, etc.
Qualifications:
At least one year of prior outdoor or physical labor work experience.
Physically able to endure repetitive motions such as stooping, squatting, and reaching, lifting 50lbs, and ability to work in all weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
A personal interest in sustainable agriculture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a kitchen/food service environment, or a similar small-team environment where speed, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential.
Desired Personal Traits:
Strong communication skills and the ability to set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and be respectful in a small team environment.
Able to balance attention to detail with speed and efficiency, and understand when to lean one way or the other.
Safety conscious.
Able to work independently without supervision, and able to ask questions when clarification is needed.
Schedule:
Full time positions are flexible but typically are either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday 8am to 4:30pm. Weekend shifts are typically at our farmer’s markets, with variable hours depending on each market.
Compensation:
$16.50/hr to start
Farm share of produce
Weekly market barter stipend
Paid leave
To apply, please email us (quackenbushfarm@gmail.com) your resume with at least three references and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position and how your experience relates to it.