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Riverland Farm
45-60 hours per week
Runs March 11th-Dec 17th with possibility to continue into the winter.
General Overview:
This is a key management position on the farm. Once properly trained the person in this position will be responsible for management and implementation of greenhouse seeding, transplanting, watering, and organizing activities. We expect this role to be filled by someone that has keen attention to detail, good organizational skills, and good people and communication skills. The days are long and demanding and require a person with good mental and physical stamina. A person that excels in this role is a good team player, has a positive attitude and good work ethic, strong spatial relations, is efficiently minded, and is physically fit. Working on a farm crew often fosters lasting connections and friendships. We have a small and tight knit crew that works very closely with one another on a daily basis. We aim to have our crew working together towards common goals and supporting one another through the wide range of ups and downs of farming. Outside of the greenhouse responsibilities the person in this position will be responsible for general farm work from seed to harvest and everything in between, as described in the field crew position.
We will consider all applicants for this position but prior farming experience is strongly preferred. You must have a valid driver's license to apply
Job Description:
Implementation of seedings and transplantings in the greenhouse according to greenhouse schedule.
Watering and fertilization of seedlings in the greenhouse on a daily basis according to feeding schedules and watering needs
Managing a crew of people for seeding and transplanting tasks
Operation of vacuum seeder for some seeding tasks
Familiarity with and able to control heating and ventilation systems in the greenhouse
Recognizing and communicating any issues with crop health, poor germination, or timing on getting plants out of the house to harden off or plant.
Being aware of the supply inventory, including seeds that we are short on, trays, tray tags, soil mix, etc.
Communicating when supplies are low and need to be ordered or moved
Communicating any deterioration issues of trays, tables, water systems, heating and ventilation systems.
Assisting with management of 2 additional high tunnels including irrigation, fertility planting, weed management, and house turnover.
Pay is commensurate with experience and will start at $13.00/hour
General farm work from seed to harvest and everything in between is expected of the person in this position outside of the specific responsibilities listed above.
Vacancy expired!