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FARM HAND JOB DESCRIPTION
STATUS: Seasonal, Hourly Full- Time and Part-Time Positions Available
LOCATION: Brewster, NY REPORTS TO: Director of Farming
SPACE on Ryder Farm, a non-profit residency program and working organic farm, seeks a Farm Hand to join our growing team. This position will work with our experienced farm team to learn the ins and outs of Certified Organic vegetable growing, equipment operation and farm planning on an eight-acre farm.
GROWING RESPONSIBILITIES
Seeding, watering, potting up and maintaining transplants in the greenhouse.
Following a seed starting schedule and keeping records.
Planting, and cultivating crops in the field. Including direct seeding, transplanting, hand weeding and hoeing.
Maintaining crops in field, through trellising, mulching and adding nutrients.
Assist in all aspects of Irrigation
MACHINERY RESPONSIBILITIES
â Mowing and property maintenance, using riding mower, tractor mounted mowers and string trimmers.
â Responsible for working with tractors and other farm equipment. This position will be trained on safe and proper use of the tractors and implements on the farm. This will include mowing, disking, and forming beds in the field, as well as tractor cultivation.
HARVESTING AND SALES RESPONSIBILITY
â Twice weekly harvesting and washing produce. Maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety in the post harvest wash and pack. Fulfill orders for CSA, Greenmarket, SPACEâs kitchen and other wholesale accounts.
â In conjunction with other key staff members, responsible for maintaining Ryder Farmâs roadside farm stand
â Interact with the public as needed
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Has some previous experience working on a farm
Is self-motivated to work quickly and efficiently, either alone or in a group, whether the task at hand is time sensitive or monotonous.
Is able to work with managers to assess daily priorities and carry out individual responsibilities.
Is positive, enthusiastic, and has the ability to see the big picture while paying close attention to detail.
Strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to think creatively and solve problems
Very organized and attentive to detail
TO APPLY Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to farming@spaceonryderfarm.org using the subject line âFarm Handâ
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION AND ORGANIZATION SPACE on Ryder Farm is a non-profit residency program and organic farm located on the grounds of a 224-year old family homestead in Putnam County, New York, an hour half north of New York City. SPACEâs mission is to create an environment singular in its ability to invigorate artists and innovators and their work, and to contribute to the sustainability and resourceful preservation of one of the oldest organic family farms on the East Coast. SPACE is open to the public and all staff engage with people with various levels of exposure to agriculture on an almost daily basis, including but not limited to: CSA shareholders, artist and activist residents, and members of the public of all ages. The Farm Hand should be comfortable interacting and engaging with the public.
Most days the Farm Hand will be working alongside the Farm Manager and Director of Farming but other days will bring more independence with tractor work, greenhouse work and general farm maintenance. Responsibilities will include greenhouse chores, harvesting and washing and all manner of hand work from rock picking to hoeing to maintaining the farm stand.
Applicants must have a valid driverâs license, reliable transportation and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Additionally the Farm Hand should have the resiliency to work outside in all conditions (heat, rain, cold snow, etc.)
This full or part time, seasonal position through late October 2019, preference is given to those who can commit to a full season.Preference given to those with previous farming experience. This position is responsible for their own reliable transportation to and from the farm, and appropriate farm clothes/ rain gear. This is an hourly position, and the rate is commensurate with experience. Housing may be available in certain situations.
