Field Crew Member Wanted!

7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder CO

Description

Our Farm Crew Members are responsible for all daily farm operations. Crew Members will learn to use the tractors and equipment, greenhouse management, field cultivation, irrigation systems, harvesting, post-harvest handling, distribution, record keeping, farmer’s market sales, and animal care. The majority of work requires the physical capability to contribute daily in a rigorous, fast paced agricultural setting; creating an incredibly rewarding, yet demanding work environment and life experience. A positive attitude and attention to detail is critical. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to the full growing season. Please consider this commitment before applying. Season: ASAP through November 15th Pay: $15.00/hr. with a weekly produce share and a discount on our meat Schedule: See below for details Status: Both full and part time positions are available Full Time: 5 days a week, either Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday (40–60 hrs/wk) Part Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday (20–30 hrs/wk) Housing: Limited affordable housing on-site is available, please ask if interested Crew members are responsible for all daily farm operations. Field work includes: -Green house and field seeding, transplanting, hand weeding, setting up irrigation, trellising, harvesting, washing and packing produce -Planting and harvesting flowers and making bouquets for CSA and Farmers Market -Opportunities for mechanical cultivation, and field prep is available for candidates with experience -General animal care including feeding, watering, collecting eggs, and moving portable fences -Farm Stand, Farmers Market sales and CSA distribution Weekly Schedule Details Farm work varies based on the season, but below is an outline of a typical weekly schedule: Daily Start: Our start time is 6:00 am. Breaks: We have 15 minute break mid-morning and take a hour lunch around noon. Daily End: We're usually finished by 5:00 pm with the exception of the week days we're at the evening farm stand or CSA distribution. In the peak of the season Friday harvests run long and we may not finish up until after 6:00 pm. ​ While we all work together as a team, some of our farm crew works Monday–Friday while some work Tuesday–Saturday. Our schedule will rotate throughout the season. Each day begins with animal chores and finishes up with watering the green houses, animal chores, cleaning the wash station and putting all equipment away. ​ Applicants must be available to begin work ASAP and priority goes to those staying through the growing season which ends November 15th. We will also be hiring for Farm Stand and Farmer’s Market staff. Please let us know if you are interested. Qualifications We are looking for positive, reliable, responsible, and hardworking individuals who have a great sense of humor and are able to follow directions and communicate well with others. Attention to detail is critical and a passion for growing food essential. (If you are not a morning person, a farm job probably isn’t a good fit for you as we start each day early.) You must also be a team player, punctual, and be able to work in all weather conditions. Be prepared for rain, hail, snow, intense sun, wind, cold and heat each day in the field. Previous farm or landscape experience is required, and it is essential that candidates are committed to the farming lifestyle and all that it demands. Must be in good physical condition and able to lift 50 pounds (squash and potatoes are heavy!). A valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to and from the farm are required. The farm is a non-smoking, drug free environment. Application To apply, help us get to know you by submitting a resume and three references. Please submit application by email. If your application is a good fit for our farm, we will contact you for an initial interview either by phone (if out of state) or in person at the farm.