Company description

Tivoli Mushrooms was started in 2018 by a chef who has since gathered a team of other former chefs, builders, creatives and an engineer who have come together to put our combined energies into cultivating the highest quality mushrooms. We are a diverse group of people brought together by the love of working with mushrooms. Together we built a mushroom farm in the Hudson River Valley that was specially designed for large scale mushroom farming. We work by hand to formulate, pasteurize and inoculate all of our mushroom substrate. We pride ourselves in utilizing waste streams from other industries to grow healthy our medicinal mushrooms. Neighboring farms close the loop by using our spent substrate to build healthy soils.

Job description

Job Title: Mushroom Farmer

Location: Hillsdale, NY
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Must be available on 1 or both weekend days)

Job Overview:

Tivoli Mushrooms is seeking a passionate and dedicated Mushroom Farmer to join our team. As a Mushroom Farmer, you will be responsible for the cultivation, harvesting, packaging and management of various types of mushrooms in a controlled environment. This role requires a strong work ethic, an interest in indoor sustainable agriculture, and attention to detail to ensure the best quality mushrooms are produced.

Key Responsibilities:

- Harvest mushrooms at the appropriate time to maintain product quality and freshness.

- Prepare and maintain growing environments for mushrooms, including substrate preparation, grow room management, and inoculation.

- Monitor environmental conditions (humidity, temperature, light) in growing rooms to optimize mushroom growth.

- Inspect mushrooms for pests, diseases, and overall health, applying appropriate treatments when necessary.

- Collaborate with the team to optimize farming techniques and improve crop yields.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the farm operations.

- Package and prepare mushrooms for delivery or sale.

Qualifications:

- Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or mushroom farming is preferred but not required.

Training will be provided.

- Knowledge of growing techniques and environmental requirements for mushroom cultivation.

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, standing, bending, and moving farm equipment.

- Must be able to safely lift 40 lb sacks.

- Because our business is located in an area without access to reliable public transportation, we only recommend that applicants with access to a vehicle apply.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation based on experience.

- Opportunities for growth and development.

- And of course, mushrooms!!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline