Description
The Farm Hand will be working at a small 1 acre Farm, located on the Upper Cape. This farm produces high quality vegetables for use at several restaurants and farmers markets. Candidates with a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and experience farming are preferred, but not required. This position will provide the right candidate with a hands-on opportunity to experience and master nearly every aspect of vegetable, flower, and egg production.
REPORTS TO: Farm Management
HOURS: Candidates will be expected to have flexibility in terms of scheduling. Hours will approximately be: 20 hours per week, 4 hrs. per day, 5 days per week.
SALARY: Starting rate is $18 per hour increased pay is based on skill level and experience, will be expected to work some weekend days.
Responsibilities
The Farm Hand is responsible for but not limited to:
- Planting, seeding garden beds
- Harvesting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, trellising, thinning, managing irrigation systems, and pest control
- Some tractor and rototiller work may be required for soil preparation and cultivation
- Post-harvest operations will include sorting, washing, bunching of harvested crops, quality control, and packing/storage responsibilities
- Transport and delivery of farm products will also be required
- Greenhouse operations will entail but are not limited to seeding, potting-up, irrigation, pest control, and fertility management.
- Preparing, delivering, and selling goods at Farmers Market
- Feeding chickens, cleaning chicken coop
Qualifications
Requirements
- Previous farm hand experience is not necessary, though helpful.
- Demonstrates passion for sustainable/organic agriculture
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude and neat appearance
- Follow direction well
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Must enjoy working with plants and produce
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Ability to work under challenging ergonomic conditions, including work that requires frequent crouching, bending and kneeling.
- Must be able to work outside in all climates
- Valid Driver’s License is required
Benefits
SALARY: Starting rate is $18 per hour increased pay is based on skill level and experience, will be expected to work some weekend days.