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Please note! Our ideal candidate for this position is looking for full time work (32-40 hours/week, hours ramp up in the early season and taper toward the end). If you are looking for part time, you are welcome to apply but do so with the understanding that we will consider applications for the full hours first.
Overview
This is a short term position, beginning (approximately) the first week of April & ending in late November
Position is full time, 32-40 hours a week, 4-5 days a week
There will be seasonal variation in our work day, but we typically start at 8am (shifting to 7am in summer); end times will adjust based on starting time, and we generally work 8 hour days
$16/hour starting hourly pay, raises possible based on experience & performance
5% of gross income as an employer match through the Oregon Saves retirement savings plan
Annual gear cost reimbursement of up to $100
Farmer veggies galore
This position will encompass all farm tasks. You will harvest, wash veggies, pack Farm Club boxes, plant, weed, trellis, seed in the greenhouse, do field clean up, and help with just about every aspect of farm operations over the course of the season. We tend to figure out and stick to a regular weekly schedule so you will know what to expect when you come to work each day (ie: harvesting Monday & Wednesday, seeding on Tuesday, planting Thursday, etc).
This is a great role for someone looking to build and expand a skill base in small scale intensive veggie production. We have strong production systems in place, a myriad of excellent tools at our disposal, and are constantly working to improve efficiency and efficacy in our methods. Our management team is there on the ground every day to answer questions, teach methods, and share tips and tricks: we hope you’ll take advantage of all of that to build your skills and knowledge!
Duties include:
Harvest. We usually harvest 2-3 days a week. It is a large percentage of the work on our farm, and you will spend a lot of time picking, washing, and packing beautiful veggies for sale! There is also potential to assist with cut flower harvest if you are interested. Harvest includes all of the associated tasks: wash station cleaning & prep, harvesting of vegetables using sharp knives, washing & packing vegetables to order, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and cleaning up at the end of the day.
Field work. In addition to harvest, you will be involved in the wide range of other farming tasks that happen week to week. This includes planting, crop maintenance (trellising, weeding etc), and other field chores like spreading compost or pulling old crops.
Other duties. There are some regular chores we will do weekly, including filling seed trays and washing totes/bins.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will have farming experience or experience with physical labor, competitive athletics, or in a restaurant kitchen. Farming is physical work and requires the ability to repeatedly bend and lift 40-50# safely off the ground, and to be on your feet all day. You will often be sore/tired and hot/cold depending on the season. Being ok with this discomfort and maintaining a good attitude is essential.
Attention to detail, ability to take direction, asking questions when you are unsure about something, and being receptive to feedback are required qualities for this position. Farm work is a skill and it takes time to master each task; approaching the work with a learning mindset and an intention toward improvement will get you far.
There is a lot of precision and repetition in farm work. You need to be able to stay focused and engaged while doing the same task for a period of time.
An overall ability to focus and work with a sense of urgency is key as our lists are long and the days are short. We try to make the most of our time so we can leave at the end of the day feeling accomplished and knowing we set ourselves up for success the next day.
Being game for any task and able to have a sense of humor when things are hard will make you successful on the farm. Bring your hustle, focus & enthusiasm with you!
You must have reliable transportation to and from the farm.