Farm & Site Support Technician
About The Position
Salt Bridge Farm (SBF) is a growing, mission-driven initiative focused on healing, sustainability, and community connection through agriculture. As we move toward full implementation, we are building a team of per diem support staff with a variety of skills to help bring the farm to life. Rather than hiring for one single role, we are seeking individuals with strengths in different areas to contribute to site development and operations. Position Title: Farm & Site Support Technician (Multiple Openings) Location: Salt Bridge Farm (Toms River, NJ) Schedule: Per Diem, 5–24 hours per week (flexible) Compensation: $18.00–$26.00 per hour, based on skills, experience, and certifications Areas of Support Needed Applicants may support one or more of the following, based on experience and interest: Landscaping and land preparation Brush clearing and property cleanup General site cleaning and organization Planting, harvesting, and basic farm tasks Assembly of greenhouses, fencing, irrigation, and outdoor structures Light construction and project-based work Equipment setup and general maintenance Qualifications: Ability to perform physical, outdoor work in varying weather conditions (lifting up to 35lbs, bending, standing for extended periods) Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team Experience in construction, landscaping, farming, agriculture, or related fields is a plus but not required Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the Site Manager and program team to support farm operations Valid driver’s license preferred Willingness and ability to complete general manual labor tasks such as landscaping, site cleanup, basic construction, and farm support Ability to perform physical, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods Comfortable using or learning to use hand tools, basic equipment, and materials related to farm and site work Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and adapt to a variety of tasks as project needs evolve Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, be flexible, and contribute to a mission-driven environment Why join Salt Bridge Farm? Be part of a unique, mission-driven farm focused on mental health and community impact! You'll have flexible hours based on your availability and skillset. There is potential opportunity to grow with the project as the farm expands. You will be doing meaningful work that is active, varied, and rewarding!
Requirements
- Ability to perform physical, outdoor work in varying weather conditions (lifting up to 35lbs, bending, standing for extended periods)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the Site Manager and program team to support farm operations
- Willingness and ability to complete general manual labor tasks such as landscaping, site cleanup, basic construction, and farm support
- Ability to perform physical, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
- Comfortable using or learning to use hand tools, basic equipment, and materials related to farm and site work
- Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and adapt to a variety of tasks as project needs evolve
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, be flexible, and contribute to a mission-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in construction, landscaping, farming, agriculture, or related fields is a plus but not required
- Valid driver’s license preferred
Responsibilities
- Landscaping and land preparation
- Brush clearing and property cleanup
- General site cleaning and organization
- Planting, harvesting, and basic farm tasks
- Assembly of greenhouses, fencing, irrigation, and outdoor structures
- Light construction and project-based work
- Equipment setup and general maintenance
- Complete general manual labor tasks such as landscaping, site cleanup, basic construction, and farm support
Benefits
- flexible hours based on your availability and skillset
- potential opportunity to grow with the project as the farm expands
- meaningful work that is active, varied, and rewarding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
