Rootdown Organic Farm in Pemberton, BC is seeking a Full Time or Part Time Field Crew Member!
ABOUT Rootdown Organic Farm
Rootdown Farm is certified organic and was established in the fertile Pemberton Valley in 2009, and has been growing a diverse array of mixed vegetables ever since! We grow over 25 varieties of vegetables and culinary herbs for sale on about 7 acres of land. This includes about 1 acre of highly sought after certified seed garlic. Our sales channels are to restaurants, grocery stores, and a roughly 90-100 member CSA Harvest Box program, all in Pemberton and Whistler, and we are known for our high quality and good value products. We love feeding our community!
The farm is fast paced, dynamic, and exciting! There are daily and weekly deadlines, and work needs to be done efficiently. However, we also have fun while hustling and working hard, and think our current 2022 team is a great bunch of folks!
We are also continually striving to improve our systems, and welcome feedback from employees as part of this process.
Rootdown is certified organic, and aims to constantly improve our practices with the health of the planet, soil, the surrounding ecosystems, and people in mind. We are always looking for ways to be less wasteful, whether it is in our packaging or our use of row cover. We also care a lot about the health of our soil and are transitioning to no and low till practices whenever possible.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We welcome a diverse crew every year, but have found that folks with the following qualities/experience tend to do the best and enjoy the work the most:
- Experience with physical labour and/or work in fast paced industries (farming, tree planting, landscaping, food service, kitchens, etc.) is an asset but not necessary
- Healthy body (especially back and knees) and the ability to lift 20 kgs/45 lbs
- Practices good self care, especially in challenging working conditions (i.e. getting enough sleep, eating well, staying hydrated, etc.)
- Comes to work prepared and with appropriate gear (i.e. sturdy shoes, waterproof gear, sunhat, kneepads, etc.)
- Has the desire to learn new skills and then improve at them
- Has the ability to hustle, and work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines
- Has good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of team to accomplish common goals
- Can take and give constructive feedback
- Brings a mature and positive attitude to the workplace
JOB TASKS
You will help with harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables. Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance speed and efficiency with high quality work is very important in these areas of the farm.
You will also do some field work (i.e. transplanting, weeding), and if full time, will spend 1-2 days per week helping with the seed garlic part of the operation specifically – this being mainly weeding, harvesting, sorting/sizing.
JOB DETAILS
Term: Start date is immediately or as soon as the right candidate is available, and would go until the end of August (minimum) with the possibility for work through into September-October. Great opportunity for students looking for a fun and challenging summer job outdoors in a beautiful setting.
Hours per week: 35-45 hrs/week for full time, 8-32 hrs/week for part time. For full time candidates, this position will run from Sunday-Thursday. If not full time, candidate must still be able to work on Sundays. Full time is preferred.
Wage: Starting wage of $16-$16.50/hour, depending on experience, plus lots free veggies for personal consumption!
Simple housing may also be available for the right candidate, beginning on July 1st. Please inquire if interested.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume (please include references) to Ariella and Simone at admin@rootdownfarm.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
Deadline to apply: Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Rootdown Organic Farm
Website: https://www.rootdownfarm.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootdownorganicfarm/
Instagram: @rootdown_organic_farm
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