Vegetable and Flower Harvest Crew

About us

Coyote Family Farm is an established 3-acre organic market farm supplying our community through our farm share program, local wholesale, and farmers market. We grow a wide variety of high-quality produce and flowers all year in a beautiful setting at the foot of Sonoma Mountain. We manage our fields and care for our soil thoughtfully and with regenerative practices. We are community-oriented and value good communication and our close working relationships on the farm.

We are producer-members of FEED Cooperative. Farm is located conveniently halfway between Petaluma and Santa Rosa, and only five minutes from Cotati/Rohnert Park.

We are seeking an energetic field crew member with significant harvest experience to join our team. New crew member will work closely with returning farm crew and the owner/farm manager.

• Full-time (34-42 hours/week) March-November, with the possibility for year-round employment.
• $21-$23/hr starting wage DOE.
• Abundant farm produce included.
• One week PTO per calendar year, one week additional PTO starts accruing after 6 months of employment.

• Motivated to contribute to the success of an ecological market farm.
• At least one full season on a production farm preferred; ability to meet time benchmarks and quality standards for harvest.
• Capable (physically and mentally) of repetitive physical work in a variety of weather conditions: cold, heat, wind, rain.
• Able to lift 50lb occasionally and 30lb regularly without strain.
• Able to stand, squat, and bend repeatedly and for extended periods.
• Able to follow and retain written and verbal instructions and respond to feedback.
• Able to work as a team and communicate in real time about the work at hand.
• Able to work independently and maintain energy and focus.
  
  Oriented toward effectiveness at work (i.e. enjoy working efficiently and considering new solutions).
• Able and desire to maintain attention to detail at a fast, steady pace.
• Familiar with quality standards of a variety of produce and flower crops.
• Able to meet harvest and washing time benchmarks without sacrificing quality.
• Participate actively in weekly and daily meetings.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic work environment.
• Keep the workplace clean and organized.
• Perform accurate record-keeping as appropriate to their role.

• Commit to the full growing season (March-November).
• Be on time to work each day with weather- and job-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a positive attitude to your farm-mates, supervisor, and to the work at hand.
• Communicate clearly with fellow crew members and managers; make sure instructions are clear to you and that you are carrying them out to the necessary standard.
• Be able to receive and offer feedback graciously.

Please email  Include the following:

• Resume
• Two work-related references