Ikigai in Chase, BC is seeking a Farm Assistant!
ABOUT Ikigai
Ikigai is a certified organic mixed vegetable farm in Chase, BC. We’re growing on just under 2 acres of leased land with room to grow. We sell to farmers markets, restaurants, grocery stores in addition to running a small CSA. We are currently a 2 person team, Kristen and Steve – with a combined 15 years of experience in market gardening. Our vision for Ikigai has always been to become a workers co-op. Ikigai was established in 2020 and is a small but quickly growing farm business. We do some work with a tractor and a walk behind tractor but also use a lot of people power. We are always fine tuning our methods and systems to maximize efficiency and implement regenerative practices.
We believe in self responsibility, equality, equity, and solidarity.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team for the 2022 season who is potentially interested in a more long term position. Experience working on a farm is an asset and the ideal candidate is open to co-op formation for seasons subsequent to this one. We will still consider those interested in a single season of work but priority will be given to candidates who are interested in a longer term arrangement.
- Good communication skills and cooperative/collaborative nature
- Ideally one season working on a farm and/or experience with other aspects of running a farm business such as marketing, creating value added products, managing a CSA, etc
- Able to work as part or a team and also comfortable working independently at times
- Enthusiastic about organic/regenerative practices
- Organized, task oriented and reliable with attention to detail
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Willing to work in all weather conditions (within reason, we don’t over exert our team in the smoke or extreme heat. We value a safe work environment)
JOB TASKS
Day to day operations include: washing and packing produce, harvesting, seeding, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, fertility and pest management, bed preparation, etc.
- Recording and filling orders for markets and weekly CSA boxes and other requests
- Work with the rest of the team to ensure farm spaces and equipment are left in a clean and organized manner at the end of each workday
- Possibly include: attending markets, delivering orders, business development
JOB DETAILS
Term: As soon as possible to late October
Hours per week: 20 – 30 hours/week (flexible except must be available for Tuesdays and Fridays for market prep)
Wage: $16-$18/hr Dependant on experience and commitment level
TO APPLY
Please submit a 1 page (MAXIMUM) letter of interest telling us why you’re interested in this role, and what you would bring to our team. Also include your resume and at least 2 professional references. Email to ikigai.vegetables@gmail.com
While we thank all those who apply, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Ikigai
Website: http://ikigaivegetables.farm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ikigai.Vegetables
Instagram: @ikigai_vegetables