Employment

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We are hiring a part-time seasonal Farm Hand for the 2023 season. Read below to learn more about the position and how to apply:

Position Summary:

  • Our farm hand will work 20 hours a week and will primarily assist us with: harvesting vegetables from the field and washing and packing vegetables for CSA and farmers market.
  •  Our farm hand will also assist us with general field tasks such as: weeding and cultivating, transplanting, seeding, trellising, crop care, and bed preparation for planting
  • Position will begin on June 5th and run through October 13th (some flexibility)
  • Part-time farm hand will be compensated $15.00 per hour
  • Work schedule:
    • Mondays – 8 hours
    • Fridays – 8 hours
    • Wednesdays OR Thursdays – 4 hours

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Harvest vegetables by hand
  • Wash and chill vegetables using post-harvest handling methods
  • Plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand
  • Pack vegetables into CSA boxes and prepare CSAs for delivery
  • Prepare vegetables for sale at the Farmers Market
  • Weed and cultivate vegetable crops
  • Assist with general farm maintenance tasks
  • Trellis crops such as: tomatoes, tomatillos, and peas
  • Inform Farm Owners of crop progress
  • Communicate with supervisors, peers, and work crews

Qualifications:

  • Desire to learn about and apply organic farming methods
  • Be able to work in quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time outside in all weather
  • Must be comfortable bending, climbing, kneeling
  • Ability to work efficiently with the farm team and also independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to travel to and from the farm each work day

Other Perks:

Organic veggies to take home and cook with or preserve for the winter!

To Apply:

Email info@strongheartfarms.com with your name, contact information, and a RESUME ATTACHED and we will send an application your way.  If you do not have access to a computer, or have a working email address, please call: 952-688-2114, and we will send you a paper copy to fill out and return. In-person, or phone interviews to follow the application process.

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