Seasonal Field Crew Member

The Trustees of Reservations; Dover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in Dover is hiring a Seasonal Field Crew Member to support farming operations at Powisset Farm. This role, which runs from June to September, involves planting, seeding, weeding, and harvesting produce. Applicants should be able to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 40 pounds. Benefits include farm-grown produce for personal use, sick time, and access to various cultural institutions. A valid driver's license and authorization to work in the U.S. are required.

Benefits

Farm produce for individual use

40 hours sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted admission to museums

Free entry to Trustees properties

Qualifications

• Must have current authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Satisfactory criminal background check needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform general farm work: planting, weeding, harvesting.
• Operate and maintain tractors and implements.
• Work alone and as part of a team.

Skills

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Some farm experience

Job description

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. TheTrustees’preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations toenjoy inperpetuity, and have helped protect more than50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $19.00 – $21.00

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Seasonal, Nonexempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: June 1 - September 30

Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

Do you want to connect people to locally grown food and support the Trustees’ CSA program at Powisett Farm? As a Field Crew Member, you will help grow produce for the farm and support the CSA operations. At Powisset Farm, we are committed to growing our community by connecting people to food and the land on which it grows.

Powisset Farm is located on ancestral and unceded lands of the Wampanoag, Nipmuc, and Massachusetts peoples, and has a long history of agricultural enterprises, from its First Peoples to Amelia Peabody’s legendary farm, famous for its breed stock of Hereford cattle and Yorkshire pigs.

Today, our farm is better known for its CSA (community supported agriculture) operation. By purchasing a share at Powisset Farm, CSA members help to create community around our farm and their commitment to locally grown produce. They receive vegetables each week throughout the growing season, and harvest pick-your-own crops as well. The vegetable operation at Powisset supplies an on-site farm stand, a Mobile Market program, an on-farm commercial kitchen, and wholesale accounts. We are committed to growing our community by connecting people to food and the land on which it grows.

The Role:

As a Field Crew Member, you will work at the historic Powisset Farm, supporting the CSA operations. Applicants should be responsible, flexible, and able to work both alone and as part of a small farm crew. We are looking for employees who can embrace the physical demands of farming.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general farm work, such as: planting, seeding, weeding, hoeing, harvesting, post-harvest vegetable handling, and fall farm cleanup.
• Perform tractor work. The Seasonal Field Crew Member will be trained in the safe operation and maintenance of the CSA’s tractors and implements.
• Perform field work both alone and as part of a team

This is a seasonal, nonexempt, position working 40 hours per week reporting directly to the Field Crop Manager.

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Some farm experience is preferred, but not necessary
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above?

We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Questions? Contact our People team at [e-mail]

Your Benefits

• Farm produce: farm‑grown produce for individual use
• Sick time: 40 hours
• Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work‑related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].