JOBS

This is a full time position from 40-50 hours per week, Tuesdays-Saturdays or Wednesdays- Sundays. 

Pay: Commensurate with experience, $19-24/hour($35-50K annually), + health insurance and dental option, 1 week paid vacation, 1 week Paid Time off.  Possibility for longer unpaid leave during the Winter. Up to 5 days paid sick leave.  Pay reviewed at least annually based on performance.  Commuting and housing stipends may be available for employees who live off site.

The Tractor Operator position works closely with the farm owners and a small team of seasoned operators to manage 75+ acres of field production, from primary tillage to harvest, for a wide diversity of crops.  This is a unique opportunity to gain further experience with the function and utilization of various tractors and implements on a mid-size farm scale by working alongside experienced farmers.  Applicants must also be willing to drive to and lead a weekend farmers market.  

Qualifications: This position requires at least one year experience operating a range of equipment on a row-crop farm.  Must have at least some basic experience with the care of mechanical equipment.  Mechanical servicing skills and metalworking are a plus.  Good communication skills and ability to self-motivate, self-manage and multi-task are critical.  Experience in customer service and farmers’ market sales as well as basic Spanish is a plus. We are looking for someone interested in a multiple year commitment, but will consider other applicants with sufficient and applicable previous experience. *Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. and perform repetitive tasks as well as work alone for extended periods.

Applications accepted until the position is filled. 

To apply please send a resume, including two references, and a cover letter to Mike Irving- [email protected]

Please visit our website [https://fifthcrowfarm.com] to learn more about our operation.

 –40-50 hours per week, Tuesdays-Saturdays or Wednesdays- Sundays starting March, lasting through the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. 

This position is the closest we have to a paid internship. Under the direct supervision of our Managerial Team (Crew Leader, Pack Out Manager, and CSA Manager), the Field Crew aid in various aspects of field production and sales from sowing, weeding, transplanting, and harvesting, to selling at farmers’ markets, packing boxes for a 700 subscriber CSA, and assembling restaurant and wholesale orders. This is a great opportunity for someone with a demonstrated passion and interest in organic veggie production, but who doesn’t have enough experience to manage or start their own operation. Opportunity for long term employment and advancement possible.

Pay: $17.50/hour for on farm hours. Market pay is $18.50-$21 (depending on if just helping or if driving or leading the market) with annual reviews of performance for raises. Full time employees accrue up to 5 days paid sick leave per year and 1 week paid vacation. Health & optional dental benefits also included.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, a team player, quick learner, good work ethic, has a passion for food and farming and enthusiasm to learn. Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather, and do repetitive tasks. This is a very physically demanding job that requires the ability to bend over for extended periods, stand, walk long distances and be able to repetitively lift 40-50lbs.

Qualifications: This job is physical. Candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks like hoeing, shoveling, leaning over, walking long distances, lifting 40-50lbs etc.. Some previous farming experience a must. Good communication skills, customer service experience/farmers’ market experience, basic Spanish, and experience driving a box truck a plus. Positions will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and two references to: [email protected]