Part-Time Farm Operations & Harvest Assistant

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

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.