Company description

Founded in 2016, Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation. Located on 166 acres in the heart of the City of Saratoga Springs and preserved in perpetuity as a working farm, Pitney Meadows is a unique resource.

Pitney Meadows offers a broad array of opportunities to engage with the land and our community. More than 100 beds are available to individuals, families and organizations to grow their produce in our Community Gardens, supported by an on-site Community Gardens Manager. In our 11-acre agricultural production area, our CSA members can pick their vegetables, learn about sustainable farming, taste, and learn to cook with new varieties of vegetables, and volunteer to support farm production. Our farm store, open to visitors from dawn to dusk seven days a week, features products from other local farms in addition to our produce. An accessible trail system circles the farm, open to walkers, runners, bikers, and dogs on leashes.

The Farm strengthens the community through our Food Sovereignty Program. We donate roughly 100,000 servings of nutrient-dense produce annually to food pantries and other social service organizations in the region. In addition, the Farm partners with local healthcare providers to give patients struggling with chronic diseases the nutrient-dense produce and culinary education they need to improve their health. We also support off-site gardens through our Sovereign Gardens Initiative, which empowers local organizations serving food-insecure individuals to develop and maintain their gardens.

Our farm is alive with creativity and dedicated community engagement, offering a productive and joyful place for volunteers, employees, and visitors. As we continue to grow and develop new programs, we aim to create a dynamic, inclusive, and resilient community that thrives on a shared commitment to the well-being of our environment and each other. Together, we seek innovative ways to not only sustain our agricultural endeavors but also to sow the seeds of a more vibrant, compassionate, and interconnected community.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, we're committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all aspects of our organization. We recognize the negative impact of systemic inequities and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of our organization. Through intentional actions and accountability, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively work to address disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes, ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to participate and thrive.

The Farm strengthens the community through our Food Sovereignty Program. We donate roughly 100,000 servings of nutrient-dense produce annually to hunger relief agencies in the region. In addition, the Farm partners with local healthcare providers to give patients struggling with chronic diseases the nutrient-dense produce and culinary education they need to improve their health.

Our farm is alive with creativity and dedicated community engagement, offering a productive and joyful place for volunteers, employees, and visitors. As we continue to grow and develop new programs, we aim to create a dynamic, inclusive, and resilient community that thrives on a shared commitment to the well-being of our environment and each other. Together, we seek innovative ways to not only sustain our agricultural endeavors but also to sow the seeds of a more vibrant, compassionate, and interconnected community.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, we're committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all aspects of our organization. We recognize the negative impact of systemic inequities and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of our organization. Through intentional actions and accountability, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively work to address disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes, ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to participate and thrive.

Job description

Position Description:

Working under the supervision of the Farm Manager, and in collaboration with the farm team, assist with farm field operations, including propagation, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and wash/pack operations.

Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day tasks aiding crop production including propagation, planting, irrigation setup, weed management, and trellising.
Assist with harvesting and perform washing and packing of crops for distribution for donations, Farm Stand, CSA members, and wholesale accounts.
Assist with Wash/Pack area maintenance and record keeping.
Maintenance and safe use of tools and equipment, including tractors, golf carts, generators, appliances, power tools, and hand tools.
Support and coordinate with all of Pitney Meadows’ organizational programs including education, community gardens, events, maintenance, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Experience (1+ yrs) in vegetable production, crop maintenance, harvesting and processing
Positive & generous attitude towards teamwork
Focused time management skills, efficiency, sense of urgency and constant attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with a positive and motivated attitude in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods of time.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge and experience with farming and sustainable, organic growing practices is preferred though not required.
Understanding and interest in the mission of Pitney Meadows Community Farm and willingness to share that with visitors to the farm.

Benefits:

At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, we value the well-being and engagement of our team members. As part of our commitment to supporting a healthy and thriving workforce, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Summer CSA Share:
Enjoy the harvest of your hard work with a complimentary summer CSA share.
Participation in Farm Events:
Embrace the spirit of community and camaraderie by participating in farm events at no cost on your time off. Whether it's educational workshops, community gatherings, or seasonal celebrations, we encourage our team members to be an integral part of the farm's vibrant activities.
Flexible Work Environment:
Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible work environment that accommodates the needs of our team members.

Terms and Compensation:

This is a part-time seasonal position. We ask that you be willing to work some weekends and be flexible with your availability in general, as hours may vary from week to week.

This position is hourly at $17/hour for 20 weeks, with weekly hours to be set by Farm Manager.

Compensation

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

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline