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employment opportunities in 2023


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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, 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, 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
    • Assisting with the harvest of fruits and vegetables
  • Field Maintenance
    • ​Using hand tools to weed and maintenance the field
    • Transplanting vegetable starts by hand

Job Duration:
August 2022  - Potential for year-round work for the right person.

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. 
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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 along with references to goodsteadfarm@gmail.com.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Farmers
    • The Crew
  • Products
    • Vegetables
    • Plant Starts
    • Herbs, Flowers & Honey
  • Farm Shares
    • Summer CSA Shares
    • Fall CSA Shares
    • To CSA or not to CSA?
    • Online Farm Store & Marketshares
  • We're hiring!
    • Summer Apprentice
    • Advanced Apprentice
    • Part Time Crew Member
  • Contact