Farm Lead & Crew Postions, OR Coast

Company description

Established in 2017, Moon River Farm is a small, certified organic vegetable farm in Nehalem, OR. Each year we grow over 50 different vegetables, from May through February. Our produce is available through our weekly CSA/farm stand, the Manzanita Farmers Market, and at select local restaurants.

Harvest Crew Lead (1 Full‑time position) – 2026 season. Lead a crew of 3 through harvest, wash, and pack for our weekly CSA/farm stand, restaurant orders, and farmers market. Harvest takes two full days a week during the shoulder season and Monday‑Friday once fruits kick in. Includes field work at least one day a week and up to three days a week.

Season mid‑May to November. More field work in March, April, Oct., and Nov.

• Lead crew of 3 through harvest, wash, and pack.
• Manage daily field work schedule.
• Train crew on high quality, cleanliness, and consistency standards.
• Assist with farmers market booth setup, sales, and customer interactions.
• Assist with planting, bed prep, weeding, fertilizing, trellising, pruning, etc.
• Adjust workflow between shoulder and summer seasons.
• Maintain record keeping and basic mental math.
• Ensure safety and efficient use of sharp knives.
• Participate in weekly CSA share and extra vegetables.
• Participate in equipment loading/unloading.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Developed time and people management skills.
• Balance attention to detail with speed and efficiency.
• Proficient in basic mental math.
• Experience with all primary tasks associated with harvest and post‑harvest.
• At least one (ideally two) full seasons on a commercial vegetable farm.
• Experience managing people.
• Comfortable working 8‑9 hour shifts with 30‑45 minute lunch break.
• Availability 4‑5 days a week, Monday‑Thursday or Monday‑Friday (32‑40 hrs).
• Strong record keeping and ability to self‑manage schedule.

• Field/harvest days: 8:00‑16:00 or 17:00 (season/weather may shift).
• CSA/Farmstand/Delivery: 11:30‑19:00.
• Market day: 13:00‑20:30.
• Rolling start date: mid March to mid April.
• End date: late November.
• Full season commitment required.

• Hourly wage: $20.00 initially with possible raise after training.
• Pay varies by experience for farm crew positions ($16‑17/hr DOE).
• Weekly CSA share.
• Extra vegetables when available.
• $150 gear stipend after training completed.
• Shift length: 8‑9 hours including lunch break.

Seasonal farm crew members are vital to the success of the farm. Duties include harvest, wash, pack, field work, and market duties.

• Harvest, wash, pack produce for weekly sales outlets.
• Training on quality standards.
• Field work: planting, bed prep, weeding, fertilizing, trellising, pruning.
• Set up/dismantle market booth, sales and customer service.
• Shift length 8‑9 hours, 30‑45 minute lunch.
• Field/harvest: 8‑17.
• CSA/Farmstand/Delivery: 11:30‑19:00.
• Market day: 13:00‑20:30.
• Rolling start mid March to mid May, end late November.
• Full season commitment required.
• Pay: $16‑17/hr DOE with possible raise after training.
• Weekly CSA share included.
• Extra vegetables when available.
• $150 gear stipend after training.

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