Farm Associate - Seasonal​/Part Time

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Farm Associates are called upon to participate in seeding, transplanting, cultivation, weeding, plant care, harvesting, washing, post‑harvest handling, materials handling, pack and delivery, and project-specific tasks. They will work with the Farm Manager and Farm Associate to complete tasks within the various systems of the farm ensuring that tasks are done efficiently and effectively. Farm Associate will participate in daily greenhouse chore duties such as watering, monitoring temperature and airflow within the greenhouse.

Farm Associate may also participate in daily animal chores such as feeding, moving of animals and other animal husbandry tasks in tandem with other Stewardship team members as needed.

Applicants must possess a solid work ethic with strong organizational and time‑management skills, excellent attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving, good verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor. The farm is not close to public transportation – a personal vehicle will be necessary.

This is a seasonal, part‑time hourly position spanning May‑August, with 3 days per week as a typical schedule. Variations in weekly schedule may occur due to weather, labor needs, and other factors. Farm staff have access to extra produce from the farm. Farm Associates will also be able to join in professional development and learning opportunities with our team throughout the season.

Farm Associates may be assigned to any of the following job duties. Managers and supervisors reserve the right to determine which task(s) an associate is assigned to depending on farm needs as well as the individual’s strengths and experience.

• Farm Work including seeding, transplanting, cultivation, weeding, plant care, harvesting, washing, post‑harvest handling, materials handling, floral harvesting, floral arranging, order packing, delivery, equipment usage, project‑specific tasks, animal chores, and animal husbandry.
• Aid in daily and weekend care of greenhouse transplant production, plant health, pest management.
• Participate in harvest, pack and customer service during the U‑Pick berry season.
• Work with other volunteers and crew members over the season as part of an effective field crew.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager and other Farm Associates to execute farm tasks.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude
• Adhere to supervisor directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Arrive prior to the scheduled starting time, properly dressed and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner

• Strong interest in sustainable agriculture and desire to learn.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Detail oriented and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to work independently and work well in a team environment.
• Flexibility to accept new responsibilities and direction as necessary.
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting of guidance from others.

• Stand for long periods of time
• Move and/or lift to 50 pounds
• Work in all weather conditions

• $17/hour, up to 22.5 hours per week

The skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions with several concrete variables. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, and do calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.

Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing. Must be able to use a mobile phone and computer. Must…