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Adaptive Seeds is a certified organic farm-based seed company located in rural Linn County, Oregon, about 45 minutes from Eugene and Corvallis. We steward and sell open-pollinated, rare, diverse and resilient seed varieties for ecologically-minded farmers, gardeners and seed savers through online sales and wholesale seed racks. We grow over 200 crops each season on about 4 acres.
Field Assistant
$11.25/hr to start, DOE.
Part-time (16-30 hrs per week), seasonal through the end of November. Work will be performed during the standard work week (Monday through Friday).
Start Date: Immediately. Position open until filled.
To Apply:Email resume, cover letter, and professional references to seed@adaptiveseeds.com. Please put job title in the subject line. No phone calls or in person inquiries, please.
Responsibilities:
Cultivation use of standing hoes, wheel hoes, and very occasional hand weeding.
Irrigation including set-up and maintenance of both overhead and drip irrigation systems.
Planting hand transplanting, direct seeding with push-type seeders, and greenhouse sowing.
Seed work including harvest and processing of many types of seed, both wet and dry-seeded.
Various odd jobs cleaning and maintenance of facilities and grounds, brush cutting, light construction.
Qualifications:
Capable of working long days full of physical outdoor labor (including bending over for long periods of time) in all weather, very hot and dry, or cold and wet.
At least one season of farm field experience, a love of physical labor, and an eagerness to learn about organic seed production is desired.
Self-motivated, disciplined, hard working, organized, responsible, independent, and positive.
Able to work independently or with others, receive instructions and/or feedback, and follow through with any given task to completion.
Competence in performing basic mental math including spatial relations, and estimating distance.
Able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50lbs.
Adapt and be flexible with a sense of humor and positive attitude.
Provide documents for legal work in the United States.
Considerations:
Flexibility in work schedule depending on seasonal workload.
Dust, mold, and other allergens are present in the work environment.
Work may be done in close proximity to others.
Must be able to tolerate a cat-friendly environment.
For further details about the company culture at Adaptive Seeds, and the qualities we're looking for in a teammate, please see the Job Opportunities page of our website: www.adaptiveseeds.com/job-opportunities/
