Field & Farmer’s Market Crew Member

ABOUT THE FARM

Everwild Farm is a 1.25 acre bio-intensive market garden located in Ambler, PA. We sell all of our organically grown veggies and flowers at local farmers markets and to local farm to table restaurants between Ambler and Philadelphia. The foundation of the farm is centered around providing the most nutritionally rich and beautiful veggies increasing the vibrancy of the native ecosystems and reestablishing healthy soils. We are looking for someone that shares a similar dream and passion for rewriting the future of food.

ABOUT YOU

Applicants must desire to work on a small-scale, highly productive vegetable farm.  We are looking for those who are serious and passionate about farming as a career and believe this to be an incredible opportunity to make a living from farming. You must be in good physical and mental condition, with the ability to regularly lift up to 50+ pounds and work consecutive 8+ hour days on your feet, using your body. We will be working in all weather conditions; sometimes this means working in the rain and wind, other times it means hot, dry, and sunny — you will work in it all. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, vegetables, nature, and working hard. You must be able to work efficiently alone and in a team as your days will almost always encompass both types of work. Repetitive tasks cannot drive you crazy. We hustle and work hard. To do well on our farm, you must work quickly and efficiently, be detail oriented, communicate thoughtfully and take pride in the farm’s success. We need you to be able to listen, follow directions, and learn. We want our employees to see the beauty and importance of our work. Farming is not easy, but it is overwhelmingly beautiful and relentlessly gratifying.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is a seasonal full-time/ part-time position. There will also be some seasonal variation in hours available due to start & ending times. In the spring and fall, we will typically start at 8am and in the summer at 7am. Ending times shift up to accommodate earlier starts.
April 1 – December 1: 40-50 hours / week
December 1 – April 1: Part-time available.

Field & Farmer’s Market crew member

•Tuesday – Saturday: 4 days a week on the farm, 1 day a week (Saturdays) at the East Falls Farmers Market, ~8 hours all day .
•April – November – only candidates that can commit to the full season will be considered.
•Compensation starts at $13-$15/hour, depending on experience, + end of season bonus for full season commitment.
•Free weekly vegetables.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist in harvest and field work, including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding, transplanting, trellising, pruning, hand weeding, cultivating, pest management, laying materials (amendments, compost, sand bags, row cover, irrigation), small building projects, bed preparation, farm cleanup.
•Harvest, wash, and pack produce.
•Safely and effectively use and maintain a wide range of tools.
•Be a part of a team.
•Safely drive to and from market in our market van.
•Efficiently set up, maintain, and break down an abundant market display.
•Quickly and accurately do simple math and make change for customers.
•Be positive, patient, helpful, and engaging with customers and fellow market vendors and staff.
•You’re the face of the farm! Represent us well and be proud of our work.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

•Previous farm experience highly desired but an exception will be made for the right candidate.
•Previous experience working outside/doing manual labor highly desired.
•You must have your own reliable transportation to/from the farm each day (public transportation does not get you close enough/on time for every work day).
•Everything listed in “About You” section.
•Previous experience working in customer service highly desired, bonus points for experience in fast-paced settings.
•Knowledge and love of vegetables, and a desire to share the magic with others.
•Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.

GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS:

•Work boots (waterproof is a plus)
•Raincoat
•Hat
•Sunscreen
•Large Water bottle
•Notebook

TO APPLY

Please complete and submit your application below by clicking the ‘APPLY NOW’ button. Please ensure your resume includes details of your most recent employment and three professional references with contact information. We will invite you to the farm for an interview before hire. Please email any questions to Tim at everwildfarm@gmail.com.