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A Rocha Farm in Surrey, BC is seeking a CSA Assistant!
ABOUT A Rocha Farm
A Rocha Farm at Brooksdale is a 2.5-acre mix vegetable and flower production farm that follows sustainable agricultural principles of caring for soil and surrounding ecology. We are transitioning to no-till agriculture and currently half of our farm is in a no-till system and half is in a low-tillage system. Our sales channels include a 170+ vegetable CSA, a small flower CSA, farm gate market, farmers markets, and restaurants. We are also a non-profit so a portion of our vegetables and CSA shares are also donated to local partner agencies.
A Rocha Brooksdale is a non-profit environmental organization located on a 27-acre property with farmlands, wetlands, and a river running through it. A Rocha has programs in sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and conservation programs. We also have a Conservation Residency program with residents specializing in one of our three program areas. We grow 2.5 acres of vegetables and flowers for our on farm store, CSA, farmers market, restaurants and donations to our local food bank and community partners. We are committed to caring for creation – people, land and creatures. And with that commitment we highly value practices that promote healthy soil and provide a workspace that supports the health of its employees and our community.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- At least one year/season working in diversified vegetable production, preferably organic
- Demonstrated organizational leadership experience; able to comfortably make decisions, execute tasks, and train others in a diverse and dynamic working environment
- Customer service and sales experience, preferably within the food and/or farming sector
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly, efficiently and calmly in physically challenging contexts for long hours in variable weather and bring tasks to completion on time
- Ability to work long hours (beyond 8 hours per day) June-Aug in a ‘banked time’ structure and working during ideal harvest times (e.g. starting harvest at 7am on hot days)
- Ability to repeatedly lift 30-50lbs
- Status of Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment (to meet funding requirements)
- Has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Able to obtain a Criminal Record Background and Vulnerable Sector check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Has Class 5 Drivers License. (Public transportation to the centre is not easily available).
- Experience with no-till or minimal tillage production systems
- Experience with farm equipment and workshop tools use an asset: tractor, rototiller, mower, etc.
- Demonstrated embodiment of A Rocha Canada’s vision, commitments and core values
JOB TASKS
This role reports directly to the CSA Farm Coordinator who works in collaboration with the Store Coordinator and the Agriculture Program Coordinator.
You will assist the CSA Farm Coordinator in running the CSA program, including but not limited to:
- Crop production including seeding, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, packing, and soil management (crop rotation, cover cropping, amendments)
- Recordkeeping for field activities
- Assisting with sales: assembling weekly CSA shares, running farmer’s market stands, and coordinating restaurant deliveries
- Supervising, mentoring, and providing instruction to others including seasonal farmworkers, conservation residents, and volunteers
- Interacting with CSA members and producing content for newsletters
- Assisting in the development of farm infrastructure
- Organizing and maintaining tools and farm equipment
- Participating in other general farm tasks as required
- Participating in regular ARC community events (includes some weekend work, as required) and contributing to Brooksdale community life
- Working in collaboration with staff for other onsite activities as needed
- Maintaining awareness and adherence to A Rocha Brooksdale Covid-19 protocols.
JOB DETAILS
Term: March 15, 2023 or until filled, until October 31, 2023 (the end date is based on funding and could go into November.)
Hours per week: This is a full time position at 40 hours/week. Since farming is
seasonal, requiring more hours in spring and summer, this position can “bank” hours
from the growing season and compensate with less hours in the fall.
Wage: $17.50/hour, negotiable based on experience.
Benefits: 15 days of paid vacation time. Extended benefits after three months. Statutory holidays, sick time, and leaves of absence.
TO APPLY
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Carly at carly.richardson@arocha.ca. Position will remain open until filled.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT A Rocha Farm
Website: https://arocha.ca/where-we-work/brooksdale/brooksdale-csa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arocha.market/