Seasonal Farm Crew

Ann Arbor MI

Description

Green Things Farm Collective is looking for new crew members to finish out our busy growing season! Check us out at www.greenthingsfarm.com Our crew members work as a team to carry out the wide range of day-to-day on-farm tasks associated with the production and sales of our produce, flowers, and seeds, including but not limited to: harvest, nursery seeding, field, and hoop house planting, bed prep and clearing, field tarping, weeding, seed processing and packing, post-harvest handling, trellising, harvest record-keeping, cleaning and organizing, groundskeeping, deliveries, membership distribution, seasonal animal chores, fence maintenance, and farmers market sales. They report to a returning crewmember or a managing partner depending on the task at hand. PREFERED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF ALL CREW MEMBERS ~Experience working on a vegetable farm as an intern or crew member. ~Excellent customer service skills, to be maintained during a hectic market environment. ~Passion for home cooking with farm-fresh produce. ~The ability to wake up early and be prepared, focused, and on time for physical and mental work. ~Must be able to lift 50 pounds for short periods of time. ~A deep interest in pursuing farming as a career and lifestyle. ~The ability to listen, take direction, and process feedback. ~The ability to work alone, one-on-one, or in a group with speed and precision. ~The ability to maintain speed and precision while working in challenging weather conditions (within reason). ~The ability to squat, kneel and stand safely for periods of time while doing tasks. ~Clear verbal communication. ~Dependable transportation to work. The position starts whenever filled and runs through November, with optional part-time hours through December. November and December hours may vary widely depending on labor needs and weather conditions. 10-45 hours/week based availability Pay starts at $15.50/hour Application process: Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview.