Company description Lucky Crow Farm grows vegetables on a combined three acres of rural farmland and urban farm space. We have a 75-member CSA, two farmers’ markets (Corvallis and Independence), produce for our local food bank, work with restaurants/vineyards, and operate an online store. Our farm crew is small, works closely with each other, and is focused on learning and improving our skills.  We strive to communicate clearly so that expectations are both known and achievable.  We love the work we do in the field and eating the food we produce. Job description

Reports to: Farm Owner

Position Period: April through October

Compensation: Starting at $15, CSA share, Paid Leave Oregon benefits, Oregon Saves retirement program opportunity.

Fair Hiring Statement

Lucky Crow Farm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity of expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Lucky Crow encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. 

Job Summary

We are hiring full-time and part-time, hourly positions to start in early April and end in late October 2024. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, detail oriented and fast learners. An ideal candidate enjoys working alone and in partnership or group settings. The work is mostly physical, but requires a sharp mind, good judgment and a great sense of humor. Folks with prior farm experience are encouraged to apply, but we will also consider qualified candidates looking to learn. Living situation not provided. 

Responsibilities

• Work will include, but not be limited to, harvest, wash/pack, cultivation, transplanting, greenhouse propagation, bed preparation, fertility work, irrigation, composting, light construction, mowing/weed eating and landscaping.
• Work may include deliveries and occasional driving off-farm. Ability to drive manual transmission is a plus and willingness to learn is essential.
• Farmers’ market set-up, vending, pack-up.
• Machine operation (tiller, vehicles, lawn mower, weed eater).

Minimum Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and fast learner
• Self-motivated and able to streamline workflow
• Ability to work efficiently alone or in a group
• Experienced/licensed driver
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and willingness to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to keep clear, handwritten and electronic records
• Positive attitude in all types of weather
• Commitment to work the entire season (with potential for vacation time)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior farm work
• Strong love of food, nutrition and healthy local economies
• Basic mechanics

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, kneel, stand, bend, climb and reach
• Regularly lift to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, often for long durations
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks with endurance

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions DeadlineMarch 01, 2024