Crew Member; CSA Drop

Wild Hope Farm is a certified organic farm in Chester, SC, specializing in vegetable and flower production. The 220‑acre property consists of 12 acres in cultivation, greenhouses, walking trails, a 10‑acre pond, and diversified natural areas. Our produce is sold through a 300‑400 person CSA farm share, local food hubs and chefs, and at two farmers markets in the greater Charlotte area (Uptown and Matthews Farmers Markets).

We also host on‑farm events including retreats, farm‑to‑table dinners, and educational workshops to cultivate community.

We are seeking people passionate about diversified organic vegetable production. All staff work directly under Assistant Farm Managers Isaac Tovar and Mary Stone and will be exposed to all aspects of our regenerative organic farming methods, including CSA planning, produce harvest and post‑harvest techniques, transplanting, cultivation, cover cropping, flower production, soil health improvement strategies, customer interfacing and small‑farm marketing.

• Year‑round starting April 7th
• Seasonal workday length varies with the busy season
• Monday‑Friday, normal hours 6:00 AM – 2:45 PM (peak summer) and 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM (spring and fall) (includes a 45 min unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:45 AM – 7:30 PM

• Harvest, wash, and pack CSA and market produce
• Transplanting, hoeing, hand weeding, greenhouse seeding, bin washing, trellising and flower harvesting
• Weed whacking, mowing, basic drip irrigation setup and removal, sheet mulching, and other farm or property maintenance tasks
• Maintain focus and mental engagement in all tasks

• People person, able to interact with farm share members
• Calm in stressful situations and dealing with difficult customers
• Experience driving a truck and trailer (or willingness to learn)
• Good driving record
• Experience in retail or food sales is a plus
• Previous farming experience is a plus
• Experience with physical labor or intense outdoor activity, able to lift 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stay focused and maintain an efficient pace all day
• Work in all types of weather (hot, rainy, cold)
• Flexible and can‑do attitude
• Curiosity and sense of humor

$16.08 /hr, subsidized housing, paid vacation/sick/personal days, continued education stipend

After reading the description in its entirety, please send us one email only to  with:

• Subject line: 2026 Crew Member CSA Drop, (Your Name)
• Cover letter detailing your interest in our program
• Responses to the questionnaire below
• Resume
• Three references, work‑or farm‑related, with current phone numbers

• Why are you interested in Wild Hope Farm?
• What previous farming or other relevant experience are you bringing to this position and what do you feel you have to offer?
• What practical skills do you hope to acquire?
• What are your personal goals related to farming?
• Do you have any prior injuries to back, knees, etc. that might limit your ability to do farm work?
• The majority of our crew live and work communally. Do you have any experiences living and working in this type of environment?
• Do you have any allergies, food restrictions, or other physical limitations that might affect your ability to live in a rural setting and do farm work?
• Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, obsessions, talents, etc.)

Entry level

Temporary

Management and Manufacturing

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