WORK AT STEADFAST FARM
2022/2023 Farm Crew Position
Job Description:
Farm Crew members will report to our manager as well as our head farmer and will work alongside 5 other team members. This position will give you a well rounded understanding of working on a small scale farm. Farm Crew members will be working in several areas of the farm including but not limited to planting, harvesting, washing, bed preparation, and working at our farmers market booths. This is a full-time position, 5 days per week (40-45 hours). Weekday hours are 7:30am-4:30pm and Saturday hours are 6:00am-2:00pm (start times and hours can vary with the season). We work 5 days a week on a split schedule, typically Monday to Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Due to the unique obligations of farm life, you will occasionally be asked to work some weekends on rotation with other members of the staff. Our season runs September through June. Year round employment also available. Compensation is based on experience but starts at $15 per hour.
Responsibilities include:
Harvesting
Bed preparation
Irrigation
Direct seeding
Transplanting
Weeding
Washing
Packaging
Flower Production
Flower Design
Farmers market sales
Job Requirements:
Some experience in small scale intensive organic vegetable farming is a plus but not a requirement
Able to do physical work and lift 50+ lbs consistently through the day
Able to stand and/or walk during entire work day
Able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
Able to multitask
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
A valid driver’s license
Positive Attitude
No drama
Ideal Candidate:
Some experience in small scale intensive organic vegetable farming is a plus but not a requirement for all positions
Ability to do physical work under varying weather conditions
Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
Attention to detail and pride in a job well done
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
A valid driver’s license
Organized
Positive Attitude
No drama
What We Can Offer:
A solid foundation in the various skills involved in bio-intensive vegetable production
A unique insight into to the challenges of starting a small scale diversified farming operation
An introduction to regenerative agriculture and a system based approach to vegetable growing.
Experience in both wholesale and direct to consumer marketing
Communication and leadership skills
Free produce from the farm
Discount in our farm store and coffee shop
Health benefits
Paid time off
A nice farmer’s tan
HOW TO APPLY
Below is a list of things we’ll need in order for you to be considered for a position. Please email the below items to hello@steadfast-farm.com
Our application filled out (please add your name to the application file name after you fill it out)
Your resume
Video Interview (see below for instructions)
Completed personality test (email us the results)
Video interview Instructions:
This is just an informal way for us to get to know you a little better. We're not asking for anything fancy, just record yourself answering the questions below with a phone or computer and then email over the video. The video should only be a few minutes long. Since video files can be large, we recommend you uploading your video to something like google drive and sending us a link. Make sure to set the permissions to “Anyone on the internet with this link can view”.
Video Interview Questions:
Tell us a little bit of your story.
What are you passionate about?
What are your hobbies?
What got you interested in agriculture?
Why are you interested in working at Steadfast Farm?
What are the main areas of our farm that you're most interested in and why?
What strengths do you have that will help you in working at Steadfast Farm
What type of challenges would you foresee for yourself working at Steadfast Farm?