July-October 28th 2022: Crew Member at Astarte Farm
Astarte Farm in Hadley, MA, is hiring a full-time (40 hrs/week) crew member for the remainder of the 2022 growing season. The right applicant will start as soon as possible and work through October 28th. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:30pm, with an hour lunch break. $14+/hour depending on previous experience.
Job Details: Come join the team on our beautiful 3.5-acre, certified organic, no-till/no-spray farm. Crew members will gain extensive experience with all aspects of veggie production here at Astarte, including but not limited to, transplanting, weeding, trellising, pest control, harvesting, and no-till bed management.
The ideal candidate is able to learn many tasks quickly and precisely, is naturally energized by the prospect of working outside in a small group, has stamina for long days of physical work, and has a great sense of humor and fun! Most importantly, we are looking for candidates that seek out physical activity in their daily lives and who are self-motivated by the mission of our farm. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be content to work outside in all types of weather.
To Apply: Email astartefarm@gmail.com with a resume, a brief statement about yourself and interest in sustainable farming, and a minimum of two references.