Seasonal Farm Team Member

HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY; New Albany, City of Johnstown (IN, NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain valuable farming skills

Impactful community work

Job summary

The HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY is looking for a Seasonal Grower in New Albany, Indiana. This role offers a chance to work with a committed team to cultivate organic produce enhancing our community's food security.

As a Seasonal Grower, you will perform hands-on farming tasks, contribute to volunteer efforts, and help ensure the growth of fresh fruits and vegetables. The position starts now and lasts until the end of the season in October 2026, with varying weekly hours from 35 to 40.

If you're prepared to work outdoors and make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic with a self-starter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a variety of organic fruits and vegetables.
• Manage seed propagation, planting, and harvesting.
• Maintain health and productivity of growing spaces.

Skills

Organic farming experience

Teamwork and collaboration

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Tools

Tractor

BCS

Zero Turn Mower

Job description

Company Overview

The Garden For All is a registered nonprofit organization based in New Albany, Ohio with a powerful mission: Fight Hunger and Grow Community. We bring this mission to life through the dedication of a passionate volunteer group and the hard work of a seasonal farm team. We operate as a non‑profit vegetable and cut flower farm, specializing in growing high‑quality produce and blooms using all organic methods. Every harvest is donated to our local food pantry partners, providing fresh, nutritious food to those in need throughout central Ohio. We grow our vegetables at our New Albany, OH location and at our farm in Johnstown, OH.

Our Facilities

In 2026, we proudly enter our seventh growing season, bolstered by our recent farm expansion. Our 3.5‑acre organic vegetable farming space in Johnstown, OH is equipped with robust infrastructure, including:

• A wash/pack building and walk‑in refrigeration
• A barn with a tractor and front loader
• Three high tunnels
• Established growing areas with a well‑supported irrigation system
• Mature plantings of raspberries

Join Our Mission: Be a Seasonal Grower!

Are you passionate about growing healthy, organic produce? Do you want to make a real impact in your community by fighting hunger and fostering connections through food and farming? Join our nonprofit farm and become part of a team dedicated to growing beautiful, sustainable produce while making a difference every single day.

What You’ll Do

• Work with an inspiring team of volunteers to cultivate an incredible variety of organic fruits and vegetables.
• Learn and apply organic, no‑till, and low‑till farming methods.
• Help create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds come together to grow food and community.

The role encompasses a variety of essential growing tasks, including seed propagation, bed preparation, planting diverse vegetables, cultivation and plant care, harvesting, irrigation management, and maintaining the health and productivity of our growing spaces.

What We’re Looking For

• A commitment to our mission: Fight Hunger and Grow Community.
• Strong communication skills to engage and collaborate with hundreds of passionate volunteers each season.
• A strong work ethic and self‑starter mentality.
• Interest and/or experience in organic growing and sustainable agriculture practices including propagation, planting, cultivating, harvesting, and wash pack.

Additional Experience

• Experience operating light farming and landscaping equipment (BCS, Zero Turn Mower, Trimmer, Tractor with cultivation implements).
• Previous farming, landscaping, or horticultural experience is a plus.
• Troubleshooting skills and resolving issues with infrastructure and equipment (irrigation, electric fence/fencing, small engines, implements, etc.).
• Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions including heat. This role involves repetitive bending, lifting, crouching, kneeling, and other physical activities. Please consider your comfort and capacity for such tasks before applying.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to fulfill job duties.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Able to physically do outdoor work which involves repetitive bending, lifting, crouching, kneeling, and other physical activities. Please consider your comfort and capacity for such tasks before applying.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a mission‑driven organization creating meaningful change.
• Learn invaluable growing skills in an inspiring environment.
• Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your hard work bloom into fresh, nutritious food that nourishes the community.
• If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the soil, and help us grow food and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Dates

Full Time Position (35‑40 hrs per week): Starting now – to end of season (Oct 2026). Occasional Saturday work (to support volunteer working sessions or support watering / care of propagation greenhouses).

Apply Today

When applying please provide your resume and briefly tell us what interests you about the role and how you can apply your skills and experience to help us in our mission. This position is hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 – $20.00.