Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview Moose Meadow Farm is seeking an enthusiastic farm hand for the fall and winter of 2021/2022 and beyond. The hours will vary as the seasons change, but will be full time in October and part time (2-3 days per week) for the remainder of the fall and winter. Continued year-round employment will be available for the right candidate. Description Moose Meadow Farm is a small, year-round family farm owned by Katherine and Spencer Nietmann. Their baby June and three cats round out the family. Together with our crew, we grow certified organic and Real Organic Project certified vegetables in Clark Fork, Idaho. We specialize in year-round salad greens and microgreens production, using open field space, unheated high tunnels, and heated greenhouses. We also grow mixed vegetables and storage crops. Our sales are split between regional grocery stores and restaurants, and retail sales through a 100-family CSA membership program and a winter online marketplace. The farm is 1 acre and is worked using hand tools and very little mechanization (no tractor). Responsibilities Farming is a job that requires myriad skills and tasks. Some or all of the following will be included in this position, but the vast majority of the position will be spent in vegetable and flower production: Requirements This is a physical, outdoor job that requires one to be moving, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting continuously throughout the day. Good physical condition is therefore mandatory. We are hiring for a labor job on a production farm. There is plenty of room for fun and learning, but many of the tasks are repetitive and are carried out in all weather conditions. Additional requirements include: Compensation Crew member positions are paid hourly starting at $17/hr. Unpaid holiday time off is available during the winter. We offer produce to our employees based on availability. After 6 months of employment, we offer paid time off. How To Apply: Reply with the subject “Crew Member Application” containing: · Your resume · Two professional references: include the names and phone numbers or email addresses of at least two supervisors and what you did for them · A brief cover letter including: o Relevant work experience o Why you would be a good fit for our farm team o Your future career plans o The best way for us to contact you about this job Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 per hour Benefits: Schedule: COVID-19 considerations: Ability to commute/relocate: Work Location: Work Remotely: Work Location: One location
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