Regenerative Farm Garden & Animal Assistant

Holy Redeemer; Walnut Hill (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Valley Farm in Huntingdon Valley, PA, invites applications for a Gardens Assistant to support vegetable production at the market garden site under the Lead Farmer. Responsibilities include transplanting, weeding, irrigation, pest management, harvest, washing, packing, and distribution through CSA shares, farm market sales, and events.

This role may be full-time or part-time and requires physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regenerative organic farming methods
• Knowledge of groundskeeping methods and equipment
• Integrated pest management knowledge and irrigation understanding
• Ability to operate irrigation: drip, overhead, valves, and repair
• General maintenance and safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Farmer with irrigation, weeding, orchard and native garden maintenance, composting, harvesting, pest management, seeding, greenhouse propagation, general farm maintenance, and record keeping.
• Prepare and plant beds per the crop plan.
• Support with integrated pest management on the farm.
• Support with landscaping, tree care, and chicken care.
• Support with weed mitigation.
• Support with raised bed care and vermicomposting.
• Inspect farm buildings and grounds for damage, needed repairs, security, and safety hazards and report to the Lead Farmer.
• Assist with routine cleaning/maintenance of chicken coop, goat/sheep pens, rabbit hutches and cats.
• Maintain equipment, tractor, shed, and field organization, and safety protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Irrigation systems

Groundskeeping

Vehicle license

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Redeemer Valley Farm in Huntingdon Valley, PA, invites applications for a Gardens Assistant to support vegetable production at the market garden site under the Lead Farmer. Responsibilities include transplanting, weeding, irrigation, pest management, harvest, washing, packing, and distribution through CSA shares, farm market sales, and events.

This role may be full-time or part-time and requires physical stamina.