employment opportunities in 2022
We're looking for a part-time person to join our farm crew this spring!
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, seasonal crew member for the 2022 growing season. Growing vegetables in Michigan can prove to be hard work. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, hard-working and communicative. The candidate must be comfortable with standing for long periods of time and able to work in variable weather conditions. If this rings true to you, please continue reading below:
Job Details
Tasks Include:
Job Duration:
March 2022-October 2022
Time:
20 hours per week (mostly mornings), with an opportunity for more based on skill and interest.
Compensation:
$12/hr + organic vegetables
Experience:
Prior experience in farming, the service industry, or an outdoor-oriented job is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
TO APPLY: Simply fill out out our apprentice application below and send a copy of your resume along with references to goodsteadfarm@gmail.com.
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, seasonal crew member for the 2022 growing season. Growing vegetables in Michigan can prove to be hard work. The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, hard-working and communicative. The candidate must be comfortable with standing for long periods of time and able to work in variable weather conditions. If this rings true to you, please continue reading below:
Job Details
Tasks Include:
- Microgreens Management:
- Seeding: Microgreens trays are seeded on a biweekly schedule
- Flat Management: Organizing, consolidating, moving and watering as necessary.
- Harvesting
- Greenhouse Assistance:
- Filling, seeding, and watering trays
- Potting up seedlings
- Keeping the work area clean and organized
- Wash/Pack Assistance
- Washing and storing freshly harvested vegetables
- Weighing, bagging and labeling greens
- Packing customer orders
- Harvest day prep and clean up
- Sanitizing vegetable containers, tools, and equipment
- Harvesting
- Assisting with the harvest of fruits and vegetables
Job Duration:
March 2022-October 2022
Time:
20 hours per week (mostly mornings), with an opportunity for more based on skill and interest.
Compensation:
$12/hr + organic vegetables
Experience:
Prior experience in farming, the service industry, or an outdoor-oriented job is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 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 apprentice application below and send a copy of your resume along with references to goodsteadfarm@gmail.com.
