Marr Pond Farm

Marr Pond Farm is hiring for part-time and full-time crew members, and an assistant manger. We look for team members who have an enthusiasm and genuine interest in learning about organic farming, a strong work ethic and desire to take pride in their work, and the adaptability to take on a wide array of responsibilities over the course of the season. We work both in groups and independently (after training) on all day-to-day operations of the farm. The these positions include, but are not limited to: • Seed starting, plant propagation, and greenhouse watering • Harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables and mushrooms • Utilizing farm trucks to accomplish tasks • Maintaining safe food handling practices as outlined by the farm • Cleaning crates and harvest buckets • Mushroom log inoculation and mushroom yard maintenance • Transplanting and fertilizing • Cultivation and hand weeding • Field maintenance (trellising, laying and removing row cover, etc.) • Record keeping • Basic farm maintenance • Assist in scouting for pest and disease issues • Additional oversight and management responsibilities for our assistant manager Some interested candidates may also work harvesting and processing flowers, or attending farmers markets. All employees are expected to attend at least one farmers market a season. Experience: • Farming experience is preferred. Applicants without farming experience should be prepared to explain how their work or life history has prepared them for the rigors of farm work. This job is physically and mentally HARD, but also very rewarding. • Experience with physical or outdoor work, or work in fast paced environments is required. • A basic familiarity with plants or gardening experience is helpful. • Basic math skills are required. • A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred, and the ability to drive a standard vehicle is preferred. • Experience with basic tools, basic carpentry, and a handy problem solving aptitude is helpful. • Please see our website for more information about our experience preferences and requirements for the assistant manager position. For more information on our available positions check out our employment page:

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