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Job Name
Part-Time Crew Member

Job Description
Good Stead Farm, a Certified Organic vegetable farm serving Midland County and the surrounding communities, is looking to hire a part-time crew member for the 2024 growing season. The ideal candidate for this position understands the importance of details and accuracy, can gracefully accept correction, can work under deadlines, can join and be a contributing member of a team, and is a thoughtful communicator. The candidate must be comfortable with standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, and squatting for an hour or more at a time, and working in variable weather conditions. If this rings true to you, please continue reading below:

Job Details
Tasks Include:
  • Wash/Pack Assistance
    • Washing and storing freshly harvested vegetables
    • Accurately weighing, bagging and labeling greens
    • Packing customer orders
    • Harvest day prep and clean up
    • Sanitizing vegetable containers, tools, and equipment
  • Harvesting
    • Harvesting vegetables and fresh greens as part of a team
    • Being able to meet quality and quantity goals, under time restrictions
  • Field Maintenance
    • ​Using hand tools to weed and maintenance the field
    • Transplanting vegetable starts by hand​​​

Job Duration:
April 2024  - December 2024 (ideally looking to fill this as a year-round position)

Time:
25-35 hours per week (mornings are a must).


Compensation:
  • Starts at $14/hr, with performance based raises after 4 months
  • Organic veggies to take home
  • Gear stipend ($150 to be applied to footwear, rain gear, etc.)

Experience:
Prior experience in farming, the service industry, or an outdoor-oriented job is preferred. 
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Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to confidently and consistently lift 40+ lbs
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must speak english
  • Must have transportation to and from the farm

​TO APPLY: Simply fill out out our application below and send a copy of your resume, a letter of interest, along with references to [email protected].

Good Stead Farm   ➸   6099 N. Meridian Road, Hope, Michigan 48628   ➸   (989) 492-4125   ➸   [email protected]      
  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Farmers
    • The Crew
    • Contact Us!
  • SHOP OUR ONLINE FARM STORE!
  • Products
    • Vegetables
    • Plant Starts
    • Seed Garlic
  • Free-Choice CSA
  • We're hiring!
    • Part Time Crew Member
    • Farmer's Market
    • Advanced Apprentice
    • Summer Apprentice