We are hiring 2-3 people for the season
We are looking for 2-3 seasonal, team members to join our team for the 2024 season.
Positions are for 2-5 days/ week. Part and full time positions available.
Hours are approx. 8am-5pm
1-2 positions will run mid April- mid November. The others start mid May- mid November.
Starting wage $15-16/ hour DOE plus a CSA Share ($600 value). At our 4 week evaluation there is a potential up to $1/hr raise.
About the Farm
Moon River Farm is a small scale vegetable farm entering our 8th season. We focus on growing high quality and regionally appropriate vegetables for a 100 household CSA, the Manzanita Farmers Market, and select local restaurants/grocers. We grow using organic practices and techniques.
Farm work is physically demanding, fast paced, and skilled work. We value a good attitude, clear communication, and a sense of pride in the work we do. Growing food for good people and with good people is incredibly gratifying!
Job Description
Seasonal farm crew members are vital to the success of the farm. As a member of the team you will primarily harvest, wash and pack weekly vegetable orders in a team setting. We will train you on our high quality, cleanliness and consistency standards for our veggie products. You will play a crucial role in maintaining those standards. This work is fast paced, we use sharp knives, and harvest a lot of food in a day. It is fun and satisfying skilled work. As with all skills, you will build proficiency with effort and time.
There will also be 1-2 days/week of field work (i.e. planting, bed prep, weeding, trellising etc.) In the beginning and end of the season there is a heavier focus on field work. In the middle of the season the focus is on harvest.
You may also be scheduled to work at our farmers market booth in Manzanita or at our CSA pick up. These shifts consist of packing and unpacking the van, setting up the booth, selling vegetables, and chatting with customers.
Our ideal candidate:
Is consistently prompt.
Is comfortable with physically demanding work in all weather conditions
Has a basic knowledge of eating and buying vegetables.
Is comfortable working alone and in small groups.
Is detail oriented, focused and enjoys fast paced work.
Is proficient in basic math.
Please note that farm work is physically demanding and can be repetitive. The work requires repeated bending, lifting, and lots of standing. You will need to be able to lift 50 lbs. off of the ground safely. We’ve made investments in systems and equipment to minimize wear and tear on our bodies, but the work is still physically demanding.
Previous farm, service work or team sport experience valued but not required.
To apply:
Fill out the application form linked at the bottom of this page.
Email three professional references and a note about what interests you about working on the farm to farmers@moonriverfarmers.com with the heading Farm Crew Position.
Our Hiring process:
We review applications as we receive them. We will contact you within one week.
First interviews will be via zoom/Google Meet. Approximately 30 mins.
Second interviews will be in person, on farm if possible. Approximately 1 hour.
