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Cropthorne Farm in Delta, BC is seeking a Farmstand/Field Crew!
We are hiring for either a hybrid field/farmstand position OR a part-time farmstand position both starting in early September (or late August if preferred).
Our farmstand is stocked with an array of fresh, organic vegetables plus beautiful bouquets of seasonal flowers. Everything is grown right here on our farm and everything is Certified Organic. We are open year round and love welcoming folks to our farm.
While main duties in the summer are focused on the farmstand, as the season shifts into fall, there is a variety of field work that can round out the tasks as the hours at the farmstand decrease. From harvesting to washing up and pretty much everything in between, there’s lots to learn on our farm!
ABOUT Cropthorne Farm
Cropthorne Farm is a 24 acre, certified organic market vegetable farm located on Westham Island near Ladner, BC. We harvest every week of the year and sell our produce at 2 weekly farmers markets in Vancouver, at our farmstand, through our 2 seasonal CSA programs serving 200+ members and to top Vancouver restaurants. Our CSA is based on a sliding scale model which ensures more people can access local, organically grown produce.
We focus on annual field crops, in addition we have 4 greenhouses for summer crops as well as winter growing. We are passionate farmers who love what we do and are excited to share our knowledge with others as well as creating a strong sense of community both within our farm team and beyond into the greater community.
With the help of our crew, family and the fertile farmland of the Fraser Delta, we are able to produce some of the best Certified Organic produce in our region.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Our farm stand crew’s primarily responsible for the successful functioning of our farm stand in its day-to-day operations. Main responsibilities include providing an excellent customer service experience, setting up and maintaining product displays, and overseeing sales. A positive attitude, outgoing personality and strong work ethic are important characteristics.
Our Farmstand crew works closely with our farmstand lead and other members of the farm team to help operate and grow sales at our farmstand.
About You:
You enjoy being part of a team, are a positive team mate and can communicate easily and effectively with the rest of the crew. Ideally, you’d have an interest and knowledge of local agriculture as well as knowledge of how to prepare a variety of vegetables or a keenness to learn.
This could be a great position for someone who has a customer service background yet wants to learn more about the workings of a certified organic farm.
While these positions are seasonal, we would love to have the right candidate overwinter and join our permanent full-time crew should they be a good fit. Past farmstand crew have moved on to more senior leadership roles on the farm.
Key Qualifications include:
- Detail and quality focused
- Great organisation skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Able to work well in both a team environment and independently.
- Physically able to complete tasks, bend, stand for extended periods, able to lift up to 40 lbs
- Able to manage cash and credit transactions
POSITION TASKS
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and take down the display at the farm stand
- Restock and maintain quality of produce and display
- Serve customers and carry out cash and card transactions
- Assist CSA members with on-farm weekly box pickups.
- Assist in packing CSA boxes.
- Some light field work and gardening around the farm stand
- From September to December a mix of harvesting, washing, bagging veggies is included in the daily tasks.
POSITION DETAILS
Term and Hours: 1 hybrid field/farmstand position full-time Tuesdays to Saturdays, September 3rd – until December 21st. See field crew job for more insight into field tasks and responsibilities
OR
1 position part-time ideally 2-3 days a week, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays (must be available Saturdays), September 3rd until December 21st.
Wage: Compensation – based on experience, in the range of $18.00 – $21.00 per hour plus 4% vacation plus access to farm produce and flowers
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a formal or non-formal cover letter, just presented in a way that we can get to know you, learn about your related work experience and why you are interested in working with us to lydia@cropthornefarm.com
Please indicate if you are applying for a full-time, part-time position (with which days are preferred) and any pre-planned time away
We look forward to hearing from you.
In the meantime, if you have any questions send us an email! lydia@cropthornefarm.com
Deadline to apply: August 20
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Cropthorne Farm
Website: www.cropthornefarm.com
Instagram: cropthornefarmstand