Altius Farms Operations Team Member

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is hiring a part-time Altius Farm Operations Member to assist on the farm, ensuring high-quality product availability for customers. The role involves greenhouse/garden work, including cleaning, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and packaging using organic methods.

The position requires 16–24 hours per week with at least one weekend day. Prior farming/restaurant experience and strong attention to cleanliness and safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred one to three years of experience in a restaurant or farming operation.
• Preferred experience in outdoor and/or indoor farming operations.
• Preferred experience in food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Clean greenhouse and perform cleaning tasks using shop vacuums, pressure washers, brooms, mops and rags.
• Assist with seeding, transplanting, harvesting and packaging of products.
• Maintain food safety compliance and sanitation according to farm guidelines.
• Assist in pest management and harvest as needed.
• Provide reliable support to Farm Manager, temporary/contract workers and volunteers.
• Travel to multiple sites as required and follow established SOPs.

Education

Experience in farming/restaurant operations

Outdoor/Indoor farming experience

Food safety and cleanliness

Job description

Salary: $22.00 per hour

This is a Part-Time position, 16-24 hours per week including one weekend day.

Position Summary:

The Altius Farm Operations Member will assist on the farm to ensure high-quality product is available to our customers. This position involves the main aspects of the greenhouse or garden farm including cleaning, harvesting, seeding, and transplanting using organic farming methods. This role may include weighing, packaging, and labeling of products.

Essential Functions*:

• Responsible for greenhouse cleaning (use of shop vacuums, pressure washers, brooms, mops, and cleaning rags).
• Responsible for cleaning with bleach, vinegar, food-grade sanitizers, and Isopropyl alcohol daily.
• Supports the Farm Manager, temporary or contract workers, and volunteers.
• Participates in seeding and transplanting.
• Harvests plants indoors and outdoors with scissors and packages produce.
• Trims plants with scissors indoors and outdoors.
• Responsible for trash and recycling disposal.
• Maintains food safety in compliance with farm guidelines.
• Engages in pest management and harvesting as needed.
• Wears appropriate PPE (rain covering, boots) for some duties as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Preferred one to three years of experience in a restaurant or farming operation.
• Preferred experience in outdoor and/or indoor farming operations.
• Preferred experience in food safety and cleanliness.

Other:

• Passion for sustainable farming and food production.
• Ability to work independently but part of a team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to provide good client and customer service.
• This job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a cooperative attitude while being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Attention to detail when following standard operating procedures and data entry into spreadsheets.
• Essential to this role is dependability and reliability. This is a small team and work schedule consistency is critical.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.
• Employees must maintain a driving record that meets agency insurance requirements and be able to travel to multiple sites or community locations as part of regular job duties.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.

Certification/Licensing:

• None.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Work Environment:

Outdoors Position:

Work is primarily performed at JFS Altius Farms at 2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205. This position requires working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold. Work hours are generally during regular farm hours with work on weekends as needed.

Physical requirements:

Frequently using hands to control or feel objects or tools; frequently able to climb and stand on step stools and small ladders for extended periods of time; visual acuity to be able to work with seeds, seedlings, and other small items. Long periods of standing are required.

Physical effort/lifting:

The employee will frequently be required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds or more.

*If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.