Farm Crew

Mass Audubon • Lincoln, MA

7d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Drumlin Farm is a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and working farm located 18 miles west of Boston. Since the 1950s, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary has played a foundational role in the Mass Audubon system, educating millions of children and adults about the value of nature and the importance of sustainable farming. At Drumlin Farm, we are committed to producing high quality food while keeping in mind the health of the soil, watershed, and the habitats of our wildlife sanctuary. Each day, we involve the community in what we do.

We are seeking energetic, hardworking individuals with an interest in local food systems and sustainable agriculture to join our team for the 2026 season. We have both full and part-time Farm Crew positions available from May 2026 through November 2026.

Farm Crew work closely with Drumlin’s farmers to raise crops on fifteen acres and market our produce through a CSA program, an onsite farm stand, a weekly urban farmers’ market, restaurant accounts, and donations to local hunger relief organizations. In this position, Farm Crew have the opportunity to learn about sustainable farming and teach others by working alongside volunteers and work-share members. You’ll spend your time out in Drumlin Farm’s fields and assist with a wide range of farm related tasks.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn (experience in food, farming or outdoor work experience is a plus)
• Comfortable with performing physical labor in all weather conditions: during the busiest parts of the season, 10-hour days are typical, require regularly lifting up to 50lbs, and performing repetitive tasks for several straight hours
• Ability to work as part of a team in a past-faced environment
• Willingness to regularly work alongside volunteer groups of all ages, as well as workshare members and long-term volunteers
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• experience in food, farming or outdoor work experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with many aspects of general farm work related to our 15-acre diversified crops operation, including seeding, planting, weeding, harvest, washing, packing, and distributing.
• Ensure beautiful, high-quality produce
• Assist in coordinating tasks with other crew members and workshares
• Lead volunteer groups in weeding/planting tasks
• Lead wash and pack area, and load cooler/box truck in an orderly fashion
• Assist with farm stand and CSA setup/breakdown
• Help with restaurant deliveries and/or farmer’s market on a rotating schedule
• General maintenance and cleaning of work areas and tools
• Contribute written pieces to Drumlin Farm’s weekly CSA newsletter
• Additional learning opportunities available (such as tractor use, greenhouse work, assisting with children’s groups, creating harvest lists, etc.)

Benefits

• This position’s pay range is $17.50-18.50 per hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.
• This position may be eligible for health insurance benefits.
• A weekly CSA share of vegetables and flowers is available for Farm Crew staff.
• Seasonal housing in Lincoln may be available for a reduced fee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed