Farm Worker at CR Shively Farm

Eureka CA

Description

Summary: Work on our diversified, certified organic Shively Farm in a variety of activities. This position is through mid-November. Location: CR Shively Farm, 409 Shively Flat Road, Scotia CA 95565 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Grow, cultivate, and harvest crops. Aid in daily livestock care. Work on our CSA program, including packing and delivering shares. Provide general supervision to student workers. Work at our weekly campus market, including setup, customer service, and tear down. Lead student workers through various farm tasks. Aid in Farm class labs. Knowledge and Skills: This position requires general knowledge of farm activities. Must be able to work safely and with others. Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in working condition. Requires the ability to learn the layout and requirements of the assigned area. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety materials. Education and Experience: Experience in a farm setting preferred, but not required. Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity: Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Link to CR Posting: Conditions of Employment: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 and its variants, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required. Forms are available through Human Resources to request COVID-19 vaccination exception in the following situations: (a) medical excuse from receiving COVID-19 vaccine due to medical contraindication or precaution; (b) disability; or religious objection based on a person’s sincerely held religious beliefs, practice or observance. Contact: Silas Sarvinski [email protected]