Available positions on the farm!
Paid Position
1. Assistant Field Manager Position
Pay: $19-$21 / hour
Time: 40+ hours a week
Position: Seasonal, April-November
Qualifications: 1+ seasons of farming experience preferred and/or a recent agriculture degree, comfortability in management roles, general knowledge of crops, ability to work in greenhouses and field settings
Has the ability to work with others and alone
Can clearly and efficiently explain tasks to others
Has the ability to use farm equipment including but not limited to; tractor, farm truck/van, Jang seeder, BCS, rototiller,
Can use power tools
Understands irrigation
Has a basic understanding of hydroponics or aquaponics
Is willing to learn
Ability to use software used to facilitate growing schedules
Organization skills
Can move 50+ lbs, can lift 30 lbs over their head
Is comfortable with farm animals
Has a basic understanding of regenerative agriculture practices
Description:
Coonamessett Farm is a 20 acre farm, established in 1984. We offer a range of produce, all available for pick your own, along with sales from our Farm Stand, local restaurants and markets, and our CSA. Produce includes blue berries, strawberries, field salads, Asian greens, tomatoes, and much more. Our growing space includes a range of fields; three high tunnels, and six greenhouses– two of which are hydroponic. Coonamessett Farm is also well known for its variety of animals including chickens, ducks, koi fish, miniature donkeys, a miniature pony, Nigerian dwarf goats, alpacas, bunnies, farm cats, and a tortoise. The summer also includes events such as Jamaican Night, art fairs, and weddings or other celebrations.
The role of the assistant field manager would be to help the field manager in the running of the farm. This would include assisting in the teaching and guidance of farm interns in tasks such as field cultivation, planting, and harvesting. The assistant manager would also aid in making sure the crew is following the tasks of the day and helping to keep an eye on fields and greenhouses. It is expected that if given a task, this person should be able to help set up and delegate how the task can be done efficiently. Responsibilities such as the production of some greenhouses may be left to them as well. Communication is extremely important, as this position will help the field manager in knowing the goings on of the farm.
Volunteer positions (negotiable benes)
1. Greeter - Help out at the entrance garden shed, explaining how the farm works, teaching visitors how to clip/cut pick you own flowers, vegetables and fruits, provide buckets and sissors for visitors, checking for wrist bands and member cards,
2. Volunteer Coordinator - organize days/times volunteers are at the farm and coordinate with the field manager and animal care people on volunteer tasks to accomplish
3. Volunteers who just want to be outside and who enjoy growing and harvesting food and flowers!