General Job Description

Working Hands Farm is looking for part time employees to join our harvest crew for the 2021 Spring, Summer and Fall CSA season.  This position is part-time 3 days per week (M-W, 8am-4pm/7am-3pm in the hotter months).   The Harvest Crew position will focus on all aspects of harvest and post-harvest handling of over 50 vegetable crops that we grow for our Spring, Summer and Fall CSA.

 *Important note… Working Hands Farm does not provide housing or meals for farm crew members.  All farm crew members must live within a reasonable distance of the farm and be able to provide their own reliable transportation for themselves to and from the farm.

Spring, Summer and Fall Farm Crew Position:

This position’s responsibilities will primarily include:  harvesting and packing CSA shares.  Some secondary responsibilities might include: transplanting, seeding, weeding, other general farm projects, etc…

• We are looking to hire someone that is highly motivated and brings a positive attitude.  That enjoys working both independently and with a team.
• We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming and sustainable agriculture at a commercial scale
• We are looking for folks who are competitive with themselves and strive to improve at whatever they do.
• Candidates must have a strong attention to detail as well as as be able to see the big picture of what needs to be accomplished.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates with at least one year's worth of experience working on a commercial farm are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to receive constructive criticism and feedback
• Must be physically capable of performing all farm tasks in all weather (hot, cold, rain, etc).
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
• Farm work requires kneeling, squatting, repetitive grasping, standing and bending for long periods of time. Those with weak backs or past injuries should strongly consider this before applying.
• Have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to provide their own work gloves, work boots, rubber boots, and rain gear (this is mandatory starting on day 1)
• Be able to commit to work for the entire growing season May – mid November (week before Thanksgiving)
• Must be able to work well with others as well as to work well independently.
• Must be able to interact with CSA members in a polite and professional manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Employees are responsible for arriving to work 5-10 minutes before the start of the day and ready to work on the hour.
• Proper harvest and post-harvest handling of a large variety of vegetable crops
• Follow direction, systems and proper procedures
• Time management; work quickly, effectively and safely to accomplish the tasks at hand
• Record keeping
• Thoroughly washing produce to meet specifications
• Packing, labeling and organizing harvested crops in the cooler
• Keeping a neat, clean and organized workplace
• After harvest is completed crew members may be asked to participate in a number of other activities such as weeding, irrigation, seeding, transplanting etc..

SCHEDULE

• The Spring, Summer and Fall CSA Crew commitment will be from May – mid November.  We need someone who can commit to working the entirety of season at a minimum.  Note:  If both parties feel like it’s a good fit there will be opportunity to stay on for the 2021 Winter CSA Season.  
• The starting schedule is Monday-Wednesday from 8am-4pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch).  As it gets hotter and the daylight grows longer the shift changes to 7am-3pm and a few weeks of the season we sometimes start at 6am for those 100* days.

IMPORTANT: Please do not apply if you cannot complete the full season.

COMPENSATION

• This is a paid, hourly position. Compensation DOE. Range from $12-$14
• First 4 weeks of the position are considered a trial period
• Depending on your household’s needs the position includes a Bi-Weekly or Weekly Spring, Summer and Fall CSA Share (26 shares/13 shares).