We are currently hiring one more part-time crew member to join our awesome 2021 farm team!
Fiddlehead is a small, certified Organic farm specializing in high quality produce. We grow over 200 varieties of mixed vegetables on 4 ½ acres and sell them through our booth at the Montavilla Farmers Market, a 75 member 30 week CSA, wholesale accounts, and a few restaurants. We are a small crew consisting of the two owner/managers Katie and Tayne, two full-time employees, two part-time employees, Sunday Farmers Market staff, and a few experienced volunteers. We strive to foster a positive environment with good communication, structure and organization.
Our part-time employees participate in many aspects of the farm including transplanting, weeding, harvest, wash/pack, irrigation, and all aspects of crop care.
- Starting wage $13.50/hour to start with raises every year worked with us, plus access to any of the many veggies we grow.
- April through December, plus potential for part-time Winter work
- Work days are 8 hours with the exception of July and August, which are 9 hours
- 2-3 days per week.
These are some attributes that we are looking for in an applicant:
- At least 1 full season of farm experience on a production farm
- Detail oriented and able to meet our high standards, especially in harvest quality and consistency
- Able to work quickly and efficiently
- Can lift at least 50 lbs repeatedly
- Able to perform manual labor in harsh weather conditions
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Experienced at hoeing, particularly stirrup hoeing and hand hoeing
- Listens well and takes direction. Able to take constructive feedback from managers
- Able to take initiative but also knows when to ask questions when needed
- Has reliable transportation
- Can commit to a full season
If interested, please send a resume along with 3 references to Katie@fiddleheadfarmers.com.
Applicants will be reviewed, and if we feel you are a good fit, we will reach out for an interview.