Seasonal Farm Laborer
About The Position
Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Farm Laborer! We are looking to add a farm laborer to work at Wozupi Tribal Gardens, a tribally owned and certified Organic farm. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and independent worker, a strong communicator, and someone who embraces challenges with energy and resilience, no matter the weather. If you are looking for a seasonal full-time position – we are looking for you! Job Overview: Farm crew members will work primarily in vegetable production, but may have opportunities to work in the orchard, greenhouse, native foods, maple syrup, or poultry enterprises. Primary tasks in the vegetable fields include harvesting, planting, and weeding. Demonstrates proficiency, personal initiative, and commitment to one or more of the following areas: vegetable field production, season extension, post-harvest handling, greenhouse, egg-laying poultry, grounds maintenance, equipment and infrastructure repair, orchard and/ or maple sugaring activities. May work autonomously with youth and volunteers. About Wozupi Tribal Gardens: The production farm is currently 2.5 acres, half in cover crops, and is focused on providing fresh, nutritious food for tribal Community Members and the Community’s food institutions, as well as keeping culturally-relevant foods alive and available. We run a small TSA program (Tribally Supported Agriculture), provide food through events, and participate in various types of outreach and educational programming with youth and adults. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and with a high level of proficiency in some aspect of farming.
- Experience working outdoors in strenuous environmental conditions.
- Ability to use hand tools, including knives, safely and efficiently.
- Team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.
- Valid driver’s Class D driver's license may be required with a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with farm machinery is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and with a high level of proficiency in one or more core activity areas of the farm, including field production, post-harvest handling, volunteer and youth worker programming, greenhouse, livestock, orchard, administrative, or equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
- Research and solve problems and respond to challenges within their core activity area(s).
- Assist in all aspects of a small farm-to-market operation focused on meeting the needs of the SMSC.
- Assist with all manner of farm tasks, including planting, seeding, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, processing, packaging, landscape maintenance, and orchard pruning.
- Use machinery & equipment safely and efficiently, including trucks, tractors, rototillers, walk-behind tractors, vegetable washers, flame weeders, and power tools, knives, garden seeders, and other hand tools.
- Assist in farm-related record keeping and documentation.
- Assist or lead volunteers and youth groups.
- Interact with customers and other SMSC departments.
- May assist in the collection, processing, or delivery of maple syrup.
Benefits
- Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities.
- Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more.
- Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
