Job Opportunity at White Barn Farm in Wrentham, MA
Position Title: Greenhouse Assistant/High Tunnel Manager
Schedule: up to 40 hours/week. Depending on the time of season, our start time will vary between 7am and 8am. Your schedule will be roughly 8 hours/day, 5 days a week. We are willing to work with the right candidate(s) if interested in a reduced schedule. This position begins March 1st and goes through December 31st. Hours are likely to be reduced to about 24 hrs/week in March, November and December. For every 8 hour shift you receive ½hour paid lunch break.
Responsibilities: Assist the Greenhouse Manager in all aspects of transplant production and growing crops inside our unheated high tunnels. March-May will be very heavy on the greenhouse work, growing our main crop of transplants and doing our mid-May plant sale. This work involves filling flats, seeding either by hand or using a vacuum seeder, potting up seedlings, labeling for the plant sale, watering, feeding with fish fertilizer, and moving plants and flats around. June-October will involve more pruning, trellising, and harvesting as well as keeping records, monitoring for pests and disease, and managing irrigation inside the high tunnels. November-December will bring wreath decorating and workshops, garlic planting, tulip planting, as well as dahlia digging and dividing.
Compensation starting at $16/hour
Benefits and Perks
*$1/hr worked added to a gift card for you to use at White Barn Farmstand. 10% employee discount once funds on your card are used up
* one WBF t-shirt, then 30% discount on all other WBF swag
*paid vacation/personal time accrues at 1 hr/30 hrs worked and can be used after 90 days from your start date
Experience preferred, but not absolutely necessary
There is opportunity for growth within the business for a successful candidate.
Specific Requirements
-long attention span, ability to execute tedious tasks for a sustained period
-meticulous attention to detail and ability to neatly and accurately keep records
-dedication to working in the most effective, efficient, and ergonomic manner possible
-willingness to manage a small crew to assist you when the need arises
-willingness to engage with the public, possibly hosting workshops or educational tours
Interview process: Hiring process includes a working interview
Application Process: Please email to info@whitebarnfarm.org
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a Letter of Intent
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your Resume
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Contact Info for Two References
Our Farm:
White Barn Farm is a family farm in Wrentham, MA that strives to provide its community with fresh produce, flowers and farm products grown using organic methods.
We are an energized, fun-loving team that strives to achieve efficiency and productivity with enthusiasm and a sense of humor. We appreciate hard work, a commitment to excellence and the drive to constantly improve. Although this is not officially an apprenticeship, there are often opportunities to work alongside the farmers. We offer a wide diversity of tasks that allow our crew to develop and broaden their skill-set.
Qualifications:
• Can lift 50lbs repeatedly, using proper body mechanics
• Has a valid drivers license
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks for a long period of time in all kinds of weather
• Flexibility - able to shift gears and adapt to variable tasks
• Takes pride in and thrives on efficiency and productivity
• Takes instruction and correction well and is able to ask questions
• Fast learner - Ability to quickly pick up new techniques
• Is punctual and prepared (water bottle, proper attire, footwear, sunblock)
• Works well alone or with a group
• Has a spirit of dedication/enthusiasm
• Communicates well
*No extra charge for the suntan and the workout.