General Farm Assistant (7136)

The General Farm Assistant position will include work in these areas of our farm: livestock care, field and fence line maintenance, mowing, fence building and repair, animal housing clean-up and repair, hay and feed stocking, assisting with making hay. You may need to help fill-in other areas as needed such as product delivery and garden work. You will work alone at times with a list and with the farmers other times.

We value independence and clear communication in our team. We expect you to offer suggestions when you see opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency as well as communicating effectively with daily updates on the status of the animals and issues that you may discover.

If you are coming from a distance too far to drive daily for a few weeks, we would like you to visit Minka Farm and work with us for at least 2 weeks to ensure a good fit. We will provide housing for your visit.

There is 1 position available.

Qualification musts:
Good communication abilities in English
Good work ethic
Relevant experience or education
Desire to learn
Can work outdoors in all weather
Can lift at least 50 lbs
Interest in working with many animal species using high-welfare methods
A sense of humor
Willingness to commit to 25-45 hours/week and at least two years of employment

Qualification desires:
Previous farming experience
Tractor experience
Chainsaw experience
Landscaping tool experience: zero-turn mower, trimmer

Discount on farm food products
Free produce when there is excess
An amazingly beautiful, serene place to work