As we adjust to some of our crew returning to their schooling we are looking for a crew member to join our team for the remainder of the 2024 season, and beyond. Crew members work alongside owners, Laurel and Kevin, and are involved in all aspects of production; compost spreading; greenhouse propagation; transplanting; weeding; harvesting, washing, and packing; maintenance of irrigation, tools, and work areas; and marketing produce. There are opportunities to learn and focus on current aspects of the operation, with room to work toward future mutual intentions and goals with greater responsibility.
Our season spans from March-December 2024.
As we continue to grow and expand, we have several future projects we’d love to work toward with the help of our crew, including but not limited to, allotting bed space with sole intent to donate, community dinners, and incorporating value added products.
Skills and qualifications:
- Ideally at least 1 full season of vegetable farming experience, though we are absolutely happy to teach and train the right person.
- Punctuality, and flexibility as obligations and seasons change
- Our farm is located in Gardiner, NY with limited access to reliable public transportation, we recommend applicants have access to a vehicle or reliable transportation for commuting to the farm.
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions with a positive attitude, including rain, snow, wind, heat (we do have a swimming pond!), cold and whatever else Mother Nature throws at us
- Interest and excitement of food and farming! We take a lot of pride in how and what we grow and harvest
- Physically fit- and as all farm crew listings state- able to lift 50lbs, because vegetables (especially potatoes) are heavy
- Ability to remain in squatted, standing, kneeling, or potentially uncomfortable positions while accomplishing tasks that are often tedious and repetitive
- Detail oriented while maintaining and understanding the need for pace and efficiency
- Willingness and ability to receive feedback, and comfortable seeking guidance or asking questions
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with fellow crew members
- Desire to problem solve, fix issues as they arise and see projects through to completion
- Direct and healthy communication with managers, crew members, and landowners
- Desire to cultivate a healthy, fun, drama free and positive space that is inclusive of all people = BIPOC+LGBTQIA
Compensation and Schedule
This is a seasonal position, working through December and starting up again in March. Up to 4-5 days, 32-40 hours a week, including Saturdays. Compensation is $17-20/hr depending on experience
- 5 paid sick days or 40hrs paid time off, and flexibility around holidays
- Yearly gear stipend
- Year end bonus
- Weekly access to fresh vegetables
- On farm housing may be available, please inquire