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Farm Crew Member
Full Time - Seasonal - April 18, 2022 to November 12, 2022
Application Deadline February 15th
Boundless Farmstead's mission is to grow and cultivate healthy plants, animals, and community, and to form creative and sustainable practices by observing, listening, and studying. We care deeply about the environment, about our family, about our lasting impacts, about our underserved neighbors, and about our community as a whole. We hope to gather a team of people who are welcoming, open-minded, caring, and willing to put in the work (on the farm, in community, and with self).
Please read through our website and get acquainted with our farm and our practices!
Description
32 to 40 hours a week. Schedule is four 8 to 10 hour days (depending on shoulder season vs. peak season), Monday through Thursday. Hour fluctuation will be discussed in advance and in more detail during the interview. The primary responsibilities of this crew member are:
Compensation
Qualifications
Farming experience is preferred but not required. Please note that farming is physically challenging and requires repeated bending, lifting, and standing. We do require that you are able to take care of your body and physical needs by dressing properly, hydrating, taking breaks as needed, and having adequate caloric intake. We also require that you are able to take care of your emotional and mental needs by communicating with David, Megan, and your team, and being honest with your goals and limitations. Once the season begins, we are all in this together!
Other qualifications include:
Covid Protocols
We live in a mixed generation household, therefore are very cognizant of our exposure and take Covid-19 seriously. You must be vaccinated to apply. You may be expected to wear a mask at the farmers market due to market regulations. If these requests are not in alignment with your practices, please do not apply.
To Apply
Our main goals at the farm are to produce the highest quality vegetables we can in the most efficient manner, and to enjoy life while doing it. We have high expectations for the quality and speed demonstrated by our employees, yet are very cognizant of maintaining the joys of working with the land. This position is for someone with a true love of the local food system, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Without these passions, farming may be challenging and tedious. If you enjoy working hard, finding meaning in your work, and striving to have a positive attitude every day, then we invite you to apply!
Please email the following to info@boundlessfarmstead.com by February 15th.
We will review applications in a timely manner and begin scheduling interviews within one week of closing applications.
Full Time - Seasonal - April 18, 2022 to November 12, 2022
Application Deadline February 15th
Boundless Farmstead's mission is to grow and cultivate healthy plants, animals, and community, and to form creative and sustainable practices by observing, listening, and studying. We care deeply about the environment, about our family, about our lasting impacts, about our underserved neighbors, and about our community as a whole. We hope to gather a team of people who are welcoming, open-minded, caring, and willing to put in the work (on the farm, in community, and with self).
Please read through our website and get acquainted with our farm and our practices!
Description
32 to 40 hours a week. Schedule is four 8 to 10 hour days (depending on shoulder season vs. peak season), Monday through Thursday. Hour fluctuation will be discussed in advance and in more detail during the interview. The primary responsibilities of this crew member are:
- Harvest- harvesting vegetables in a variety of methods, including using different knives, picking fruiting crops, etc.
- Post Harvest- washing, packing, upholding proper food safety procedures, upholding high standards of quality
- Weeding- hand weeding and hoeing
- Transplanting- all transplanting is done by hand on the farm, no mechanical transplanting
- Other potential duties- potting up, trellising, pruning, poultry chores, etc.
- If the employee desires, there will be the option of rotating with the other employees to work at the Downtown Bend Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons, the Prineville Farmers Market on Saturdays, and the Thursday CSA Pick Up in the evening. These are completely optional, and are offered as an opportunity to interact with the public and see the final product of growing vegetables.
Compensation
- Starting at $15/hour+ DOE
- Employees are allowed and encouraged to take home all farm products including vegetables, fruit, eggs, ferments, etc.
- We try to pay out bonuses to all employees at the end of the season. This is not a guarantee but is dependent on the farm meeting its sales goals.
- There are opportunities for growth within the farm over the years
Qualifications
Farming experience is preferred but not required. Please note that farming is physically challenging and requires repeated bending, lifting, and standing. We do require that you are able to take care of your body and physical needs by dressing properly, hydrating, taking breaks as needed, and having adequate caloric intake. We also require that you are able to take care of your emotional and mental needs by communicating with David, Megan, and your team, and being honest with your goals and limitations. Once the season begins, we are all in this together!
Other qualifications include:
- Must have three years of full-time work experience. Preference is given to those having worked in the service industry or manual labor.
- Must commit to the entire growing season
- A very strong attention to detail - We pride ourselves on the quality and cleanliness of our produce.
- Reliable transportation to and from the farm
- Ability to safely lift 50lbs over and over
- Able to work in the cold and in the heat
- Punctual (Megan's biggest pet peeve is tardiness!)
Covid Protocols
We live in a mixed generation household, therefore are very cognizant of our exposure and take Covid-19 seriously. You must be vaccinated to apply. You may be expected to wear a mask at the farmers market due to market regulations. If these requests are not in alignment with your practices, please do not apply.
To Apply
Our main goals at the farm are to produce the highest quality vegetables we can in the most efficient manner, and to enjoy life while doing it. We have high expectations for the quality and speed demonstrated by our employees, yet are very cognizant of maintaining the joys of working with the land. This position is for someone with a true love of the local food system, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Without these passions, farming may be challenging and tedious. If you enjoy working hard, finding meaning in your work, and striving to have a positive attitude every day, then we invite you to apply!
Please email the following to info@boundlessfarmstead.com by February 15th.
- Your resume: please include three years of full-time or near-to full-time work experience
- Two references (Can be personal or professional. Keep in mind, we just want to get a feel for how you will do as a farmer and working with a team)
- A cover letter (We would love to know more about you, why you want to farm, and why you think Boundless would be a good fit for you).
We will review applications in a timely manner and begin scheduling interviews within one week of closing applications.
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