Organics Farm Team Member

Jorgensen Farms is made up of multiple divisions, creating a unique agritourism environment that blends organic farming with special events. The Organics Team Member assists the farm as an organic agricultural production establishment that produces a diversity of fruit, vegetables, and herbs.  This is a hands-on position with the Organics team.

Job Details - Full-time position through November 21, 2021. Possible part-time position during winter season.  • Schedule during the main season is from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday, including one unpaid hour for lunch. 6:45 am-1 pm for Saturday market  

• Starting wage of $12-15 per hour. Possible raise after 1 month training period  • Access to the extra vegetables & eggs from the farm. Additional products can be purchased at a 15% employee discount.  

APPLICATION DETAILS:  

Resume with 3 references required

Responsibilities

  • Plant propagation

  • Soil bed preparation, fertilization, and irrigation

  • Successive plantings (direct seeding & transplanting) of crops

  • Preventive management and control of weeds, insect pests, and diseases

  • Implementation and maintenance of hoop house crops  

  • Harvesting, packing, storage of vegetables

  • Sale of products from the farm to the weekly Saturday farmers market  

  • Other duties as assigned 

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Flexibility to work independently and in a team environment

  • Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written

  • Ability to work in variable weather conditions

  • Must have the ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays

  • Ability to lift over 50lbs.

  • Able to stand for the duration of a shift

  • Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Experience & Education

  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant manual labor experience

  • Farming experience preferred

Jorgensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.