Company description

Waxwing Farm is a 4+ acre certified Organic vegetable farm just outside of Mount Vernon, WA in the Skagit Valley. We provide produce to our community through our Farmstand and through the Skagit Valley Food Coop. Our focus is on high quality produce, community, and efficient sustainable farming practices. We are entering our seventh season on leased land, and looking forward to a productive and fun year!
www.waxwingfarmllc.com

Job description

We need people who come to work on time, prepared for the day. Farm experience is good, but not required for this position. As farm work is production work, it appeals to people who enjoy being tired at the end of the day, like to use their body, and find satisfaction in a job well done. We have had great employees who are interested in learning about growing vegetables, food, and sustainability, and some who simply want to work outside with their hands. Either way we enjoy sharing the experience and excitement about growing crops with the people who work with us.

Hours: 4+ day a week positions available

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

9am-5pm shoulder season, 8am-5pm warmer months

Season: May or June-November

Part time work currently available dependant on your availability

Compensation: $16-$18/hr D.O.E, plus farm produce

Primary Tasks include but are not limited to:

-Harvesting
-Washing and packing
-Hand weeding and cultivation
-Transplanting, trellising, pruning, dealing with row cover and irrigation

-Washing harvest tubs, general cleanup

-Other responsibilities during the season dependent on interest and seasonal needs.

Requirements:

Reliable and timely.

Full season commitment with minimal time off requests.

Similar physical work experience preferred but not necessary.

Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs. and kneel and squat for long periods of time.

A strong work ethic and the ability to keep pace, anticipate tasks and maximize flow.

Hardy, can meet the challenges of farm work and repetitive tasks.

Great attention to detail, and willingness to learn and stick to our systems.

Quick to gain familiarity with vegetables, and an eye for subtle quality differences.

Work well with others and independently.

Receive and expect constructive feedback.

Confidence to make mistakes, and learn from observation.

Able to work outside in all sorts of weather including sun, cold, rain, and heavy smoke.

The enthusiasm to learn about small-scale organic farming and have fun doing it!

No housing available.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline