Farm Team Member

AOOA seeks an additional farm team member to help finish out the season (now through late November) with the possibility for winter work for the right long term candidate. This position will work under the direction of the Farm Manager on all aspects of the farm.

$21+/hr DOE

position can begin immediately and runs through late November, option for winter work and long term employment for the right candidate

Must have availability for minimum one weekend day

Full Time - Sunday-Thursday schedule (In season, we are open to the public Fri.

-Sun)

Part Time - 2-3 days per week including one weekend day

Hours:

8:00AM- 4:00PM in spring and fall, 7AM-4:00PM in summer, more flexibility throughout the winter.

Minimum 30 minute unpaid lunch; veggies and eggs from the farm; earned vacation days; federal holidays and sick days

Assist with crop production: tarp, turn, amend beds; seed, transplant, irrigate, weed, fertilize, harvest, manage pests.

Assist with orcharding: plant, weed, irrigate, mulch, prune/trellis, fertilize, manage pests and diseases, harvest, and propagate orchard trees.

Assist with livestock chores: feeding, watering, cleaning, fencing, rotating animal groups, collecting and washing eggs.

Lead volunteers in the safe performance of farm work.

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Promote continuous improvement of workplace organization, safety and environmental practices.

Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

A plus: interest in ecological/agricultural education

Minimum 1+ season of small scale annual crop production and/or livestock experience (sheep and laying hens preferred) and/or orchard/perennial work. More experience preferred.

Positive attitude and solution-oriented.

Organized, values time-management.

Punctual, dependable, and able to communicate effectively around scheduling, learning needs, and any issue that affects the workplace and community.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform physically demanding work that requires bending, kneeling and squatting.

Please note we do not offer housing and the farm is not readily accessible via public transportation.

AOOA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.