Seasonal Farm Worker
About The Position
The Seasonal Farm Worker will support the Farm Innovations team at Rodale Institute’s Pacific Northwest Organic Center (PNWOC) in Rockport, WA. Seasonal Farm Workers will participate in a wide range of farming, landscaping and facility maintenance activities. The PNWOC conducts research, outreach, and education for regenerative organic agriculture and has been a destination for inspiration for many years. Depending on the year, the PNWOC hosts a blueberry u-pick for the public, and Seasonal Farm Workers assist in staffing the u-pick operation. Seasonal Farm Workers are critical in caring for the property and ensuring that the site is maintained to the highest standards. All candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and work in all weather conditions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Farm Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment, such as mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc. Training will be provided when necessary
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and be a team player
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must be able to move freely around the farm to operate light machinery
- Must be comfortable receiving direction from senior farm staff
- Must be prompt, responsible and focused
- Must be organized and attentive to detail
Nice To Haves
- Previous landscaping experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Landscaping with gas-powered and hand-operated tools
- On-going landscaping tasks include: mowing, weeding, string trimming, planting, pruning, dead-heading, building new beds and box plots, etc.
- Assist with watering and/or irrigation
- Assist with installing irrigation
- Assist with facility maintenance such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, moping, washing, minor repairs, etc.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining ornamental and herb beds
- Assist with event setup and cleanup
- Road maintenance such as laying gravel to fill potholes and remove tree limbs
- Roadside cleanup when necessary
- Remove tree limbs and other plant debris from fields and lawns
- Remove plastic contaminates from fields and compost piles when necessary
- Maintain, organize, and clean equipment, and storage areas
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Seasonal employees are eligible for statutory benefits such as social security, worker’s compensation, and unemployment compensation but are not eligible for Rodale Institute benefit programs including severance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
