Summer Farm Apprentice Phillies Bridge Farm Project
- Date Posted February 28, 2020
- Location New Paltz, NY
- Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
- Job type Summer Job
Over the course of the season (May-August), apprentices will learn the following activities and skills:
- Seed starting and greenhouse management
- Bed preparation
- Transplanting and direct seeding
- Crop maintenance
- Organic pest and weed management
- Irrigation systems
- High Tunnel management
- Harvesting, washing and packing produce
- Tracking production/record keeping
- CSA distribution
- Supervising farm volunteers
- Tractor and equipment operation, safety and maintenance
- In addition, apprentices participate in Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) farm visits
Additional learning possibilities for full season apprentices:
- Crop planning
- Marketing
- Wholesale client relations
- The inner workings of a non-profit
Compensation:
Apprentices are expected to work hard alongside the farmer, while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Work schedule will vary from 40 to 45 hours per week depending on time of year. In return, Farm Apprentices will receive a weekly stipend of $375, on site housing and a small CSA share. Additionally, apprentices are encouraged to take one workday off per month worked.
Who we invite to apply:
- We seek responsible, good-natured, hard working individuals with an active interest in food and farming.
- Applicants should have good communication skills, the ability to take initiative, and a desire to learn.
- It is important that applicants be receptive to feedback and adjustments for work processes.
- We seek individuals who will be consistently punctual, arriving at work ready to work.
- Applicants should be able to comfortably lift 50 pounds and engage in repetitive work, in all weather conditions.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to heather@philliesbridge.org Compensation this position is : stipend / non-monetary compensation
Details: Apprentices receive a weekly stipend of $375, on site housing valued at $600 a month and a small CSA share valued at $290. Application instructions