Advanced Farm Crew: Full time, 1 position, $14/hour
The position starts April 2020 and runs until the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in November 2020, with the possibility for extension for the right person. We are open to an earlier start date for the right person.
The position is 5 days per week and 40-45 hours per week, although hours will vary through the season.
This position involves all farm tasks relating to the operation of a mixed vegetable farm including but not limited to farm planning, greenhouse work, transplanting, fieldwork, pest and disease management, tractor work, workflow management, crew management, and harvesting. The opportunity to attend a farmers' market is available for capable applicants.
Pay: $14.00/hour with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included.
Qualifications specific to this position:
The position is 5 days per week and 40-45 hours per week, although hours will vary through the season.
This position involves all farm tasks relating to the operation of a mixed vegetable farm including but not limited to farm planning, greenhouse work, transplanting, fieldwork, pest and disease management, tractor work, workflow management, crew management, and harvesting. The opportunity to attend a farmers' market is available for capable applicants.
Pay: $14.00/hour with potential for performance based raises throughout the season. Produce included.
Qualifications specific to this position:
- Have at least 3 year’s experience working on a mixed vegetable farm. If you have less experience but think you are qualified, apply and tell me why.
- A desire to make decisions and apply knowledge to increase the sustainability of the farm.
- Be willing to work longer hours when necessary. For example, you should be prepared to work extra days and hours to ensure our storage crops come out of the field before a deep freeze.
- Be willing and able to run a field crew that is less experienced than you. We will offer guidance as needed.
- Be able to delegate and carry out tasks as directed.
- Have hustle and set a pace that reflects that.
- Be interested in working on the farm long term.
- Enjoy the work.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably and consistently
- Ability to work long hours on your feet, crouched, kneeling, bent, and stretched
- Enjoy working outside
- Ability to work in all weather conditions- mud, sleet, snow, rain, blistering heat!
- Pride in work
- Attention to detail
- Enjoy working quickly
- Ability to follow safety practices
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and ask clear questions
- Interest in commercial organic vegetable production
- Willingness to learn
If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, have an upbeat attitude and strong work ethic, an interest in organic vegetable production, enjoy learning, and are physically able to work long hours outdoor, consider applying. Experience with farm work or other types of outdoor work is desirable but not required.
We have four positions available:
Two full-time positions starting 04-02-2018 and ending 11-30-2018
Two part-time positions starting 06-04-2018 and ending 08-31-2018
Both positions include the potential for long-term employment for the right person.
Minimum qualifications include:
Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably and consistently
Ability to work long hours on your feet, crouched, kneeling, bent, and stretched
Enjoy working outside
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Pride in work
Attention to detail
Enjoy working quickly
Ability to follow safety practices
Ability to work independently and on a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and ask clear questions
Interest in commercial organic vegetable production
Willingness to learn
We offer Educational Opportunities: There is no substitute for hands-on experience and interns at Lake Divide will gain plenty! This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering farming as a career because it offers involvement and discussion of all aspects of the business as well as a chance to experience the cadence of the growing season. Interns will frequently work directly with the farm owner/operators Helen and Jim, providing a chance for questions and discussion.
Interns will have access to all educational materials in our library and are invited to take an active role in their farm education by creating a wishlist of topics they would like to cover. We will do our best to foster an in-depth understanding of selected topics through direct experience and by providing relevant materials and resources.
Throughout the season the farm crew will have the opportunity to go on tours of different agricultural businesses in the area. At the end of the season, interns will be invited to participate in a season-end review of the farm where we will discuss successes and failures and lay groundwork for changes to be made for the following year.
Pay: Produce included
Full-time: $10.00/hour with housing or $11/hour if no housing is needed.
Part-time: $10.00/hour.
Housing provided on farm for full-time employees.
Internship Details:
Full Time: From the beginning of April to the end of November, 5 days a week, 40-60 hours/week, hours vary through the season. This is an educational position that offers the opportunity to take part in all farm tasks including but not limited to farm planning, greenhouse work, transplanting, fieldwork, and harvesting, as well as running a farmers' market stand.
Part Time: From the beginning of June to the end of August, with the potential to stay on longer, 3-4 days per week, averaging 25 hours/week.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, along with your resume (if available) and two references to helen@lakedividefarm.com
We have four positions available:
Two full-time positions starting 04-02-2018 and ending 11-30-2018
Two part-time positions starting 06-04-2018 and ending 08-31-2018
Both positions include the potential for long-term employment for the right person.
Minimum qualifications include:
Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably and consistently
Ability to work long hours on your feet, crouched, kneeling, bent, and stretched
Enjoy working outside
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Pride in work
Attention to detail
Enjoy working quickly
Ability to follow safety practices
Ability to work independently and on a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and ask clear questions
Interest in commercial organic vegetable production
Willingness to learn
We offer Educational Opportunities: There is no substitute for hands-on experience and interns at Lake Divide will gain plenty! This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering farming as a career because it offers involvement and discussion of all aspects of the business as well as a chance to experience the cadence of the growing season. Interns will frequently work directly with the farm owner/operators Helen and Jim, providing a chance for questions and discussion.
Interns will have access to all educational materials in our library and are invited to take an active role in their farm education by creating a wishlist of topics they would like to cover. We will do our best to foster an in-depth understanding of selected topics through direct experience and by providing relevant materials and resources.
Throughout the season the farm crew will have the opportunity to go on tours of different agricultural businesses in the area. At the end of the season, interns will be invited to participate in a season-end review of the farm where we will discuss successes and failures and lay groundwork for changes to be made for the following year.
Pay: Produce included
Full-time: $10.00/hour with housing or $11/hour if no housing is needed.
Part-time: $10.00/hour.
Housing provided on farm for full-time employees.
Internship Details:
Full Time: From the beginning of April to the end of November, 5 days a week, 40-60 hours/week, hours vary through the season. This is an educational position that offers the opportunity to take part in all farm tasks including but not limited to farm planning, greenhouse work, transplanting, fieldwork, and harvesting, as well as running a farmers' market stand.
Part Time: From the beginning of June to the end of August, with the potential to stay on longer, 3-4 days per week, averaging 25 hours/week.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, along with your resume (if available) and two references to helen@lakedividefarm.com
Dexter Winter Marketplace: Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Held in the Dexter Senior Center at 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter, Michigan 48130.
We will be attending on the following dates: December 10th and 31st, January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th, March 11th and 25th, April 8th and 22nd.
For more information about the market visit the Dexter winter marketplace facebook page or website.
We will be attending on the following dates: December 10th and 31st, January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th, March 11th and 25th, April 8th and 22nd.
For more information about the market visit the Dexter winter marketplace facebook page or website.
