Company description
Waltham Fields is building a future where community farming advances equitable access to locally grown food while strengthening our connection with the land and each other.
We cultivate community relationships, the land we farm, and the sustainable farming movement.
Job description
The Field Crew works alongside farm staff in all aspects of vegetable production including greenhouse work, transplanting, harvest, cultivation, irrigation set up, and other field tasks on our two separate sites of operation (both in Waltham). Crew members will be trained on proper techniques and approaches to all tasks.
We seek individuals who are hardworking, enthusiastic, able to do fast-paced physical work on a team, and who love to be outside and get dirty! FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
FULL LISTING AND COMPENSATION CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Applicants should be able to sustain focus through repetitive tasks with an upbeat and positive attitude, be prepared to do strenuous physical work in all weather conditions and have a reliable form of transportation.
Previous experience is not required, but a robust work ethic, a sense of humor, and the ability to work as a team with strong communication and listening skills are important. If you don’t have any background in farm work, please be sure to describe other applicable experiences in your cover letter.
Please note: farm work is very physically demanding. Candidates should be able to repeatedly lift up to 40 pounds, and should have an awareness of both body mechanics and their own physical capabilities and limits.
Hours/Dates:
Full-Time
April 28 - October 23, 2026. Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
35 hours per week with a one hour unpaid lunch break.
Part-Time
May 19 - August 14, 2026. Monday - Friday 8am-12pm
End date can be adjusted to accommodate fall schedules but a minimum 12 week commitment is required.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr
Application instructions
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Deadline
April 01, 2026