Company description Eleanor Blakeslee and Patrick Hennebery operate Berry Brook Farm, where we grow certified organic produce in the Western Catskills of New York. We strive to improve our soils through responsible organic practices, to grow produce of the highest quality, and to provide a respectable livelihood for our employees and for ourselves. We love what we do and we're proud to contribute to the bright future of sustainable agriculture. Job description

We grow certified organic produce of exceptional quality on about 6 acres in Delancey, New York (Delaware County). We grow very intensively on our limited acreage to sell produce at four farmers' markets, through a cooperative CSA in NYC, and to local stores and restaurants.

 

The work environment at Berry Brook Farm is fun-loving and hard-working. Managers and Crew Members can learn all they want to know about starting a successful farm on a shoe-string.

 

We are seeking a Field Manager, a Harvest Manager, and multiple Crew Members. Please see descriptions below.

 

Housing is available to one person or one couple. Since this is a rural area, reliable transportation is strongly suggested. Delaware County has a burgeoning beginning farmer scene and it's a fun and exciting (not to mention beautiful!) place to be. You can learn more about our farm at www.berrybrookfarmorganic.com.

 

(Don't see the job description of your dreams? Contact us! We're flexible and want to help our employees achieve their goals.)

 

FIELD MANAGER

The duties of this position include all greenhouse and field work, construction projects, and simple tractor maintenance. The field manager's time is dedicated to all non harvest related tasks and she manages the crew in these tasks when they are not needed for harvesting. Having someone solely dedicated to field and project work helps keep the farm moving forward from week to week. The Field Manager starts in April and goes until November, though winter work is available.This position includes a 40-hour work week and pay is commensurate with experience, but no less than $11/hour. Housing available.

 

The Ideal Field Manager Candidate:

- Has farm experience

- Wants to deepen her understanding of small-scale vegetable production and possibly pursue a future in farming

- Is eager to take on responsibility for daily farm operations, including managing crew members

- Has a positive attitude while at work and can motivate others to work quickly and efficiently

- Has good communication skills

- Has good attention to detail

- Is reliable

- Is interested in the production side of agriculture

 

HARVEST MANAGER

The Harvest Manager leads the crew in all harvesting, washing, and packing. We harvest roughly 30 hours per week. During the rest of the time, the Harvest Manager and crew members will work on non harvest related tasks under the leadership of the Field Manager. The Harvest Manager starts in April and goes until December, though winter work is available. This position includes a 40-hour work week and pay is commensurate with experience, but no less than $11/hour. Housing available.

 

The Ideal Harvest Manager Candidate:

- Has farm experience

- Wants to deepen her understanding of small-scale vegetable production and possibly pursue a future in farming

- Is eager to take on responsibility for daily farm operations, including managing crew members

- Has a positive attitude while at work and can motivate others to work quickly and efficiently

- Has good communication skills

- Has good attention to detail

- Is reliable

- Is interested in the harvest and marketing side of agriculture

 

CREW MEMBERS

We have full- and part-time Crew Member positions available. The full-time position includes a 40-hour work week. Pay is commensurate with experience but at least $11 per hour. The part-time position has negotiable hours but we ask that part-time crew members maintain the same work schedule from week to week. Positions start in April and go through October, though work through December is available if desired.

 

Crew members participate in most aspects of the farm including all greenhouse work, field work, harvesting, washing and packing, delivering, and selling at markets.

 

The Ideal Crew Member Candidate:

- Is self-motivated to work quickly and efficiently

- Has good communication skills

- Has good attention to detail

- Can work all day doing both physically demanding and sometimes tedious tasks often in unpleasant weather

- Is reliable

- Can maintain a pleasant attitude while at work

Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $11.00 - $16.00 Application instructions Deadlineno deadline