Company description

A residential farm in Glen Head on Long Island, NY

Job description

Overview

The Seasonal Farmer will report to the Farm Coordinator and is responsible for supporting the agricultural operations of a residential farm in Glen Head on Long Island, NY.  The Seasonal Farmer will learn about and support the growth and harvest of annual vegetables, perennials, orchards, and berries, in addition to beekeeping, caring for egg-laying chickens, food preserving, and additional projects.  

This role is seasonal and will be offered from mid-March to the end of November with some flexibility on start/end dates.  This role is full-time, 40-45 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a regular schedule of 8am – 4pm. The schedule may shift throughout the season based on weather and the needs of the farm. Occasionally, longer days or weekend work may be needed.

We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual with prior farming experience to join our small team!

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and care for the farm and surrounding land including seasonal preparations, planting, harvesting, weeding, etc.
• Complete daily activities as guided by the Farm Coordinator to ensure farm stays on track with the schedule of production
• Pack and sort produce, group/arrange flowers, and package farm-made products
• Support production of farm-derived products (jam, honey, soap etc.)
• Adhere to organic standards and, where possible, biodynamic practices 
• Identify and manage disease and pest problems
• Assist with local produce delivery as needed (valid driver’s license required)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working on an agricultural farm
• Experience with and knowledge of harvesting, processing, seed starting, field planting and transplants, field maintenance, irrigation, bed prep planting, and cleaning produce
• Understanding of organic and/or biodynamic practices a plus
• Experience caring for chickens and/or bees a plus
• Experience with light farm machinery a plus
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Organized, ability to manage tasks and time efficiently and meet deadlines 
• Positive and solutions oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take direction and willingness to learn and improve skills
• Passion for farming and learning, flexible to varying tasks
• Ability and willingness to complete physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions that can be physically demanding (harvesting, planting, weeding, digging, etc.)
• Ability to stand, work with arms overheard, crouch, and sit for long periods of time
• Good dexterity and fine motor skills (sowing, harvest, washing, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs safely and perform repetitive tasks
• Legally able to work in the US without sponsorship

Benefits

• 1 hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours 
• Overtime pay (1.5x hourly rate) for holidays worked

 

Please note this role does not offer housing, and all applicants must be able to commute to the farm daily (public transit is not an option for location).

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $22.00 - $25.00

Application instructions

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Deadline

January 30, 2026