Check back in November 2021 for field crew openings for 2022!
Current Openings for the 2022 season:
Assistant Vegetable Manager
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the farm manager, the assistant manager will learn our no-till production system and be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the fieldwork and our 2 person crew. This is an ideal position for someone with 2-3 years experience in small-scale intensive farming and ready to gain management experience. We are seeking to hire an assistant manager who is interested in eventually becoming the farm manager with a long term commitment. This assistant manager position is a one season commitment and the opportunity to stay on long term as farm manager will be evaluated in September 2022. This position starts mid-March and runs until mid-November.
Job Duties:
- Day-to-day management of crew
- Irrigation
- Direct Seeding/Transplanting
- Harvest and wash/pack management
- Assist with production, wholesale, and organic certification record keeping
- Manage farmer’s market stand once a week
- Weekly fieldwalk and meeting with Farm Manager
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Two or more years of vegetable production experience
- Willingness to have a flexible work schedule with some evening and weekend hours as required
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Basic tractor skills or willingness to learn
- Self-motivated and hard working
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Valid driver’s license
The assistant manager position requires 45-50 hours per week during the main growing season (mid May through September) with fewer hours in early and late season. This is a salaried position, compensation DOE. On farm housing is available. Housing is a private bedroom in one of our barns and access to a shared kitchen and bathroom.
The hiring process includes a phone interview followed by an on farm interview. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.
If interested, send your resume, a brief paragraph explaining your interest, and 3 references to Jenna at fourwindsfarmer@gmail.com