Farm worker
About the position
Do you appreciate physical, outdoor work? Are you thrilled to work outside in ALL the weather? Are you able to squat, kneel, lift and carry repetitively and enjoy it? Are local, small-scale farms important to you? If so, read on!
We are looking for someone to help out in a full time capacity (30-40 hours/week) on the farm this season. It is also possible to split this position into several part time positions if desired.
In the spring our work is focused on seeding in the field and greenhouse, bed prep, transplanting, weed control and groundskeeping
As we move into summer we continue to seed and transplant, but the focus shifts more to harvesting, washing, and packing, along with continued emphasis on weed control.
Fall is harvest time, clean up time, and time to do our final plantings for overwintering.
To do this work it’s helpful to:
Be punctual and reliable
Have strong observational skills
Have quick hands
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
Communicate well
Remain positive and focused in the face of monotony or bad weather
Be curious
Must-haves
Must be able to speak, read and write in English
Must have own transportation to the farm. No public transit is available. No on site housing available.
Start Date
Early-mid April 2025. Start date is dependent on the weather. A warm, dry spring means we get started earlier than a snowy, cold, wet spring. Start time can be flexible if you need to finish college or university studies for the year.
End Date
Mid October
Wage
$19/hr
Hours
Let me know what works for you, the start and end time can be flexible. Ideally you start sometime between 7-10am and finish between 3-5pm. Start times on the earlier side of the 7-10am window are preferred during the summer so we can get more of our work done in the cooler part of the day. 7am start time is preferred on Fridays during the late spring and summer. Due to the hot weather we like to get our greens harvested before the day heats up.
To apply
Everyone is welcome to apply. Reach out to Amanda with your resume and cover letter at vegheadfarm@hotmail.com and let us know why you’d be a good fit.
Volunteer with us!
Love the sound of this but can't commit to the season? We'd love to have your help and there are always times when we can use an extra hand on the farm. Connect with nature, your farm and your food. If you're interested in coming out occasionally or on a volunteer basis, please let us know. Contact Amanda at vegheadfarm@hotmail.com
