Field Crew & Farmers Market Helper
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About our 2027 Field Crew & Farmers Market Helper Position
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Start Date: 3/30/27
End Date: 10/31/27
Schedule: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon (Tues & Wed off)
We are looking for a smart, tough and detail-oriented laborer to join our 2027 farm crew and market team. There is one position open. (There are more field crew positions open with later start dates.) Ideal candidates will possess a strong interest in food and farming, enjoy working on a team, and be ready for a challenge.
Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Responsibilities
- Farm Crew:
- Harvest, wash and pack produce
- Utilize and update paperwork to record tasks completed
- Perform field work including but not limited to transplanting, hand weeding, hoeing, and moving irrigation
- Perform some of the following non-field work seasonally or based on interest/experience: greenhouse work, plant starts, deliveries, tractor driving, farmers market and farmstand stocking
- Market Helper:
- Help at two weekend fast-paced farmers markets
- Setup and breakdown of the market booths
- Provide excellent customer service
- Handle cash in a fast-paced environment
Background and Skills
- Farm Crew:
- One season previous farm experience preferred but not necessary
- Flexibility and desire to learn new methods and farm systems
- Good communication skills
- Energetic, fun and motivated personality
- Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Team player able to work with all kinds of people
- Strong back and knees
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Willingness to fully commit to the farm for the season
- Market Helper:
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to do mental math, without use of a calculator
- Ability to operate high volume farmers market booths
- Must be capable of handling physically demanding work for extended periods of time
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations
Compensation
$17.73- 18.50 per hour DOE. Free produce from the farm, 10% discount all non-farm items in our Farmstand. Paid sick leave (one hour for every 40 hours worked).
Housing is not included, but we help new hires find housing by posting flyers and reaching out to our connections in the community. Employees who return for a second season will receive an annual performance-based raise as well as an opportunity to increase/ refine responsibilities matching their commitment to the farm.
We look forward to hearing from you!