Part-Time Seasonal Farm Team Member

We are looking to hire a Farm Team Member to help with day-to-day tasks, splitting their time between participating farm tenants who are looking for regular help.

15-20 hrs/week scheduled at Farm Team Member's availability. 1099 contractor position.

Duties may include but are not limited to: 

• Participate in all aspects of farming on ⪯ 1 acre, with the majority of their time weeding, cultivating, transplanting and harvesting throughout the season
• Other duties may include washing produce, packing CSA boxes, and cleaning.  
• Work alongside farmers 
• Work with farm tools 
• Support irrigation line setup/decommission, troubleshooting irrigation issues
• Moving mulch/compost as needed
• Mow, weedwack, and otherwise maintain the borders/edges of the farming area
• Communicate with farmers through various methods including but not limited to text, whatsapp, written and verbal communication.

**Ability to operate a tractor is a plus!

Qualifications 

• At least 2 years experience working on an agricultural farm
• Experience with and knowledge of harvesting, processing, seed starting, field planting and transplants, field maintenance, irrigation, bed prep planting and cleaning produce
• **Experience using farm equipment or vehicles is a plus (walk-behind tractors, tiller, etc)
• Background check required 
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Organized and able to manage tasks and time efficiently
• Positive and solution-oriented 
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for farming and learning, flexible to varying tasks
• Ability and willingness to complete physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions that can be physically demanding (harvesting, planting, weeding, digging, etc)
• Ability to life 50+ lbs safely and perform repetitive tasks
• Legally able to work in the US without sponsorship 
• Valid drivers license and ability to commute to the farm on consistent basis