Job Description
Our field crew is important to the success of our farm. Crew members must be responsible, hard working, and self motivated individuals. They must be able to follow direction and work well by themselves or with others. This work environment can be fun, rewarding and exciting but it can also be hard work in tough weather. We expect employees to stay focused and work efficiently.
Work includes
- Transplanting
- Weeding
- Trellising
- Pruning
- Crop management
- Irrigation management
- Harvesting
- Wash and Pack
- Greenhouse/High Tunnel work
- Building and repairing farm infrastructure
- Logging field work (minimal paperwork)
- Possible Farmers’ Market work
Crew members may also be given independent work projects based their abilities, interest and farm needs throughout the season
Qualifications:
- Ability to work hard outside in a variety of weather conditions with a positive attitude
- Can lift 50lb, and has the physical health and ability to work often times repetitive tasks for long periods of time squatting or kneeling
- Ability to work well in groups and independently
- Pays attention to detail, able to hold onto multiple levels of instruction
- Goal oriented with a drive to see the job through
- Passion about the general success of the farm
- Ability to keep a positive, “can do” attitude throughout the season
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow examples of how specific tasks should be done
- Ability to take constructive criticism and interest in challenging themselves to learn new things
Our Farm Crew does not generally work with the animals on the farm, but they need to be aware that we do have livestock on the farm.
Job details:
Hours: 40 hours a week, M-F 7am to 3:30pm
Compensation: Starts at $15/hr. (may be increase based on experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelsea, ME 04330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person