Full-Time or Part-Time Farm Crew
Employer: Assawaga Farm
Work Location: Putnam, CT
Compensation Range: $17-$20/hr
Duties / Responsibilities
Full Season Full-Time Position (5 days a week)
Mid-April – End of October
Monday – Friday
7am-4pm in the Summer, 8/9am-4pm in the Spring and Fall
$17-$20 / hour, dependent on experience (housing not included)
- Going to the farmers market in Boston on Thursdays
- End of season performance based bonus
- Must be able to commute to the farm
- Returning workers receive PTO days, gear stipend, educational stipend, healthcare stipend and a raise
Summer Season Part-Time Position (3 days a week)
Early May – Mid September (there is flexibility on start/end date)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7am-4pm in the Summer, 8/9am-4pm in the Spring and Fall
$17-$20 / hour, dependent on experience (housing not included)
- End of season performance based bonus
- Must be able to commute to the farm
- Returning workers receive PTO days, gear stipend, educational stipend, healthcare stipend and a raise
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Sowing, transplanting, harvesting, bed prep, trellising, mulching
- Making weekly compost and compost tea – applying to crops/fields
- Working at markets (register, restocking, setting/packing up) * Full-Time only
- Note that if you are serious about farming and learning about how a farm works, we highly recommend you apply for the full-time position. You miss out on a lot as a part-time worker since a lot happens and grows in the 4 days/week that you aren’t on the farm, including seeing how our vegetables are sold. We also cannot give many responsibilities to part-time workers for the same reason so career development will be slower for returning workers.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Vegetables and flowers from the farm
- Opportunity to visit regional farms throughout the season
- Workers Compensation
- Funds available to access educational events and resources
- Lunch is provided on Fridays starting in June
- An extra perk – you can swim in the Assawaga River during hot summer days!
Desired Applicant Experience
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with flowers and making bouquets is a big plus!
- Farming experience a plus but not required
- Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
- Hardworking and prepared to work in any weather
- Ability to problem solve and be flexible and focused under pressure
- Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Punctual, reliable transportation to the farm and valid driver’s license
- Commitment to maintain our standard of high quality products while working as efficiently as possible
- Interested in learning about no-till, small-scale, regenerative farming
How to Apply / Notes / Other Information
- Up-to-date resume including all work experience, both paid and volunteer, and a list of professional references
- Letter of interest with answers to the following questions
-Why you’re seeking to work here
-What you bring to our farm
-What you hope to gain from working here
-What is your food/cooking experience?
-Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, obsessions, talents, etc.)
- Send resume and letter of interest to assawagafarm@gmail.com
- We will reach out to schedule an interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the position. Thank you for your interest!
- For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us via email or phone at 347-693-3492