Employment Opportunities
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Farm Stand, Farmers Market and CSA Team Members
Accepting Applications Beginning March 15th for the 2019 season (Late April through Thanksgiving)
We are looking for seasonal individuals to help us operate our farm stands, farmers markets and CSA pick up locations. You will be heavily responsible for direct sales, produce displays, and proper care for produce and flowers. Interacting with our customers and members should be the favorite part of your day. Juggling many tasks at once and moving with a sense of urgency should be second nature to you whether you are working alone or with other team members. We strongly feel being involved in all areas of the farm ensures a balanced wealth of knowledge that will benefit you and the customer experience. All areas require hustle and muscle!
Apply NowFarm Stand Qualifications:
- Experience working with produce, flowers or on a farm, ideal but not required
- An interest in local, sustainable and responsibly farmed foods
- Punctual, reliable and hardworking
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
- Valid drivers’ license, reliable vehicle to get to work
Farmers Market and CSA Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to drive a small box truck or willingness to learn is a plus
Schedule:
- Team Member positions are seasonal hourly positions. Part time is a minimum of 3 shifts, approximately 15-24 hours weekly to a max of 40 hours weekly (May 1st –December 15th)
Opportunities available at all locations:
- Brox Farm Stand, Dracut Ma
- East Street Farm Stand, Tewksbury Ma
- Farmers Markets and CSA locations including Andover, North Andover, Wakefield, Beverly, East Boston, Lowell, Somerville, Lawrence, Beverly, Reading and more.
Promotions:
- Lead and/or supervisor positons are possible for the right persons as well as opportunities for additional shifts past 40 hours.
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Field Team Members
Accepting Applications Beginning Feb 15th for the 2019 season
Farmer Dave’s is looking for hardworking, friendly, knowledgeable individuals to assist in all aspects of our vegetable and fruit production. We are a 100 acre diversified farm, with fields in 3 communities, and growing over a hundred different varieties of vegetables and fruits. We offer our produce through our CSA program, 3 farm stands and a dozen farmers markets. Applicants should share a commitment to Farmer Dave’s core values which include: growing the highest quality and nutrient dense food, farming with sustainability and responsible practices to ensure the health of the soil, our team members, our customers and our future generations.
This is a seasonal, hourly position beginning in late March/ early April through November. A Field Team Member has a variable seasonal weekly schedule, more hours will be expected in the summer than in the shoulder seasons. As low as 25 and as high as 60 for the right person. A Farm Team Member reports directly to the Farm Manager and Owner.
Apply NowQualifications:
- Experience working in agricultural production: or serious interest in learning
- Seeding and transplanting
- Overhead and drip irrigation
- Mechanical and hand weeding
- Harvesting and time sensitivities
- Ability to work with a multicultural and/or Spanish speaking crew through daily activities
- Punctual, reliable and hardworking, willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
- Valid, clean drivers’ license, reliable vehicle to get to work
Additional Responsibilities may include:
- Washing, packing and distribution
Promotions:
Lead and/or supervisor positions are possible for the right persons as well as opportunities for additional shifts over 40 hours as well as winter hours.
- Experience working in agricultural production: or serious interest in learning