We Are Hiring!
PART-TIME FARM CREW
Farm Description: Songbird Haven Farm is a half acre mixed vegetable farm on Coast Salish land in Woodinville, WA. The farm is owned and managed by Noa Kay and Mark Albonizio. Noa manages the day-to-day operations and will supervise the Farm Crew. We farm using organic no-till practices that rely on compost, diverse crops, and quick crop changes. This is Songbird Haven Farm’s sixth season. We look forward to refining our systems and producing even more food for our community this year, all while working hard and having fun doing it. Visit our website to learn more: songbirdhavenfarm.com
Position Description: Under the supervision of the farm manager, the Farm Crew will focus on harvesting, washing, and packing produce. The position will be 10-12 hours/week on Mondays and Thursdays beginning promptly at 8am. Optional additional hours may be available at busy times during the season. This position requires attention to detail, care to follow food safety best practices, and efficient use of time.
The Farm Crew will also participate in field tasks including seeding, transplanting, weeding, and bed preparation as time allows. There will be detailed training and many learning opportunities throughout the season.
We try to farm smart and take care of our bodies but it is important to understand that farming is a physically demanding job. Farm Crew members should have recent experience (and enjoy!) being physically active all day.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:
* 6-12 hours per week, Monday and Thursday mornings April – October, starting at 8am
* $19-20/hour
* Sick leave – accrued at 1 hour/40 hours worked
* Vegetables from the farm
Primary Duties
* Harvesting
* Cleaning the wash/pack area before and after harvest
* Adhering to food safety protocols
* Transplanting, weeding, bed preparation
Qualifications
* Ability to do physical labor in all weather conditions
* Willingness to learn
* Experience mastering new skills and asking clarifying questions
* Attention to details, especially with regards to food safety and produce quality
* Work efficiently and with purpose to complete tasks on time
* Farming experience is a plus but not required. Other relevant experience working with produce could include gardening, working in restaurants, or retail food outlets.
Safety
* We take food and worker safety seriously
* We provide training on the proper use of tools and food safety measures
* To care for each other and our community we follow best practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. We expect employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and communicate clearly if they are not feeling 100%.
How to apply
* Send an email with the subject “Farm Crew Application” to hello@songbirdhavenfarm.com that answers the following questions:
*** Name
*** Phone number
*** Why are you interested in working on a small-scale vegetable farm?
*** What experience or skills do you have that would allow you to contribute as a member of the farm crew?
*** What experience do you have completing tasks that require attention to detail?
*** What experience do you have doing physically challenging work?
* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
* The interview process will include a paid work day on the farm.