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Rose Hill Orchard in Lake Country, BC is seeking an Orchard Lead, Market Lead, Market Staff and Orchard Crew members!
ABOUT Rose Hill Orchard
Rose Hill Orchard and Cidery is a 10-acre regeneratively-farmed mixed fruit orchard in Lake Country, BC. We grow cherries, apples, peaches, plums, grapes, apricots, walnuts, haskaps, strawberries and asparagus!
From May to November, we sell our fruit through our popular u-pick program, as well as in our on-farm market, through our value added products, fresh pressed juice, and cider.
Our production process is guided by regenerative principles, for example by free ranging rotational grazing our animals through the orchard for mowing and fertilization (we currently have sheep, mini horses, chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl), mulching our prunings and composting our various waste streams to build the soil, cover cropping, and extreme diversity in our crop mix (we have 6 varieties of cherries, 15 varieties of apples, 3 varieties of plums, 5 varieties of peaches).
Our business model is guided by a participatory approach to agriculture. We think it’s important for people to be invited in to the “black box” of how their food is grown, to be able to see how we do things, learn about food production, and be involved in strengthening our local food ecosystem. This approach has ultimately created a dynamic community space with events, workshops and social interaction in the beautiful Okanagan.
This spring will also bring the official launch of Rose Hill Cidery!
DESIRED QUALITIES FOR ALL POSITIONS
- hard working, efficient and reliable
- self-motivated and willing to take on responsibilities
- quality-oriented in all tasks and with a desire to learn
- communicative and enthusiastic
- open-minded, respectful and friendly
- experience in work in agriculture and/or customer-facing food establishment such as café or grocery store is an asset
All positions require creativity and a learning mindset. We are in a high growth phase so we are looking for individuals who are excited to grow with us and comfortable with wearing many hats, learning on the fly, and a reasonable amount of chaos!
We also welcome those who are looking for a diverse position working across various functions.
Just get in touch!
POSITION TASKS
ORCHARD LEAD
As the orchard lead you will assist the general manager with running the orchard through the season. You will have independent responsibilities ensuring the various farm tasks are completed, possibly with some supervisory duties of other crew members.
Your job tasks will in include
- pruning and thinning
- mulch spreading
- weed whacking
- operating / checking irrigation
- harvesting and sorting fruit through our u-pick and retail programs
- lifting and loading heavy boxes
- maintaining the property for the u-pick season
- pressing apples and pasteurizing juice in the fall season
- moving bins with the forklift tractor
- planting trees
- possible work with animals
- general farm work
Term: This position is full time. Start date March or April until the end of November, 2025.
Potential future opportunities for permanent positions.
Hours per week: 30-50 hours/week.
Wage: $24/hr, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus.
Fruit share to take home, market discount.
MARKET LEAD
Our market lead is responsible for running the market and leading the crew this season. While you work closely together with management you’ll have supervisory duties with your staff and independent responsibilities.
Your job tasks will include
- work in the market in shifts, also on weekends
- market shift scheduling
- ordering and inventory management
- ensure the compliance of all work health and safety requirements
- operating the cashier system
- decorate the market and create a nice atmosphere
- deal with complaints and trouble shoot
- train your staff about daily changes, safety, produce
- make price adjustments, add products into the system
- keep the market and the surrounding tidy and clean
Term: This position is full time. Start May 2025. Potential future opportunities for permanent positions.
Hours per week: 35-40 hours/week.
Wage: $22/hr, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus. Fruit share to take home, market discount.
ORCHARD CREW / MARKET CREW
As a member of the market crew you will work in our market and facilitate a safe and fun u-pick experience for guests. We also have pop up markets, music events and workshops during the summer and every day is different, so an ability to wear many hats is important. Having fun and being enthusiastic while working in a bustling environment without getting overwhelmed is a must.
As a member of the orchard crew you will be mostly outside assisting our
orchard lead with farm work tasks (e.g., pruning, thinning, picking, sorting, weed whacking, irrigation checking, rotational grazing animals). Ideally you are interested in tools, fixing things and have some farm experience already.
Term: May until November. Minimum work period 4 weeks. Staying on the farm in van/tent is possible.
Hours per week: 16 – 40 hrs/week (flexible)
Wage: $18.50, fruit share to take home, discount in market.
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover letter or some words about you.
Thank you! angelique@rosehillorchard.com
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 Rose Hill Orchard
Website: http://www.rosehillorchard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoseHillOrchard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosehillorchard/
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