Seasonal Field Crew Member

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do.

We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non‑profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Salary/Hourly Rate: $19.00 – $21.00

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification:
Seasonal, Nonexempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration:
June 1 - September 30

Location:

Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

Your Impact:

Do you want to connect people to locally grown food and support the Trustees’ CSA program at Powisett Farm? As a Field Crew Member, you will help grow produce for the farm and support the CSA operations. At Powisset Farm, we are committed to growing our community by connecting people to food and the land on which it grows.

Powisset Farm is located on ancestral and unceded lands of the Wampanoag, Nipmuc, and Massachusetts peoples, and has a long history of agricultural enterprises, from its First Peoples to Amelia Peabody’s legendary farm, famous for its breed stock of Hereford cattle and Yorkshire pigs.

Today, our farm is better known for its CSA (community supported agriculture) operation. By purchasing a share at Powisset Farm, CSA members help to create community around our farm and their commitment to locally grown produce. They receive vegetables each week throughout the growing season, and harvest pick‑your‑own crops as well. The vegetable operation at Powisset supplies an on‑site farm stand, a mobile market program, an on‑farm commercial kitchen, and wholesale accounts.

We are committed to growing our community by connecting people to food and the land on which it grows.

The Role:

As a Field Crew Member, you will work at the historic Powisset Farm, supporting the CSA operations. Applicants should be responsible, flexible, and able to work both alone and as part of a small farm crew. We are looking for employees who can embrace the physical demands of farming.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Perform general farm work, such as planting, seeding, weeding, hoeing, harvesting, post‑harvest vegetable handling, and fall farm cleanup.
• Perform tractor work. The Seasonal Field Crew Member will be trained in the safe operation and maintenance of the CSA’s tractors and implements.
• Perform field work both alone and as part of a team.

This is a seasonal, nonexempt, position working 40 hours per week, reporting directly to The Field Crop Manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Some farm experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

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• Farm produce: farm‑grown produce for individual use.
• Sick time: 40 hours.
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