Company description

Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State, dating back to 1697. Queens Farm serves as a vital and rare resource connecting people to agriculture and the environment in New York City. The 47-acre historic site is a leader in locally grown food and the ecological well-being of New York City. The farm uses Certified Naturally Grown methods to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers on 5 acres of land, in addition to a 3-acre corn maze. The farm’s livestock program consists of several hundred laying hens, nine sheep, five goats, two alpacas, two steer, and two pigs. The farm is also host to a large apiary.

Job description

Position Overview

Seasonal Farm Crew Members will be involved in all aspects of farm related work, including propagation, transplanting, cultivating, weeding, crop maintenance, harvest, post-harvest washing and packing, record-keeping. Farmers will be involved with farmstands, interacting with the public and leading volunteers, helping with the corn maze, livestock chores, and general grounds maintenance.

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) from 3/31/2025 to 12/05/2025. Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the crop plan (propagation, transplanting, cultivating, weeding, crop maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest washing and packing, record-keeping, and more)
• Assist with livestock chores, the corn maze, the farmstands, volunteers, a flower CSA, general ground maintenance, other Queens Farm programs
• Occasionally driving the farm vehicle offsite (valid driver's license required)
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Serve as a representative of Queens Farm
• Other related duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• At least one full season of vegetable growing experience on a production scale
• Ability to work well in a team, take direction, seek feedback, and stay on task independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to lift 50lbs, and kneel/stand/crouch for long periods of time in all weather conditions
• Some livestock experience preferred

Compensation

$20/hr

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline