Villageside Farm’s crew team is made up of individuals who enjoy
physical, outdoor work. They are involved in many different tasks around the farm as we
move through the season together. Crew members must be team oriented and have a
desire to get the work done in a fast-paced, collaborative way.
Farm crew members are involved in many aspects of operating the farm. If crew
members have specific areas of interest, we can often focus on those. Generally
speaking, the farm work includes:
- Greenhouse production (seeding & transplanting)
- Field planting
- Weeding
- Irrigation
- Harvest
- Wash & pack produce
For interested workers with sufficient experience, the work can also include construction,
building and equipment maintenance, and equipment operation.
Season & Hours: March 1st - November 1st. The work day is 8 hours. Employees take
1/2 hour (unpaid) for lunch and can expect a 15 minute paid morning break if the work
block exceeds 4 hours. Start time is between 6 and 8AM depending on the season. If
needed, we work a regular schedule on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor
Day).
Wage: Starts at $15.50/hour for full-time employees (32-40 hrs./week). Higher starting
wage possible depending on experience. Time and a half is paid for all hours over 40
hours/week. Part time positions are available with starting pay commensurate with
experience.
Benefits: Unemployment Insurance, Workers Comp Insurance, 8 hours paid personal
time for every 160 hours worked (1 day/month full-time), free access to “seconds”
produce, overtime pay
To apply: Please complete the job application (link on the website) and email to Prentice
at: villagesidefarmfreedom@gmail.com. Thanks!
