Seasonal Organic Farm Crew — Harvest & Field Operations

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center; Carnation (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center in Carnation, WA, seeks Seasonal Farm Crew members to support our organic production, high tunnels, and research spaces. You will participate in propagation, weeding, transplanting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling to serve hunger relief partners.

The role includes irrigation setup and maintenance, greenhouse and field planting, and helping with public events. It requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends

Qualifications

• Prior farming experience or interest and enthusiasm in sustainable Organic farming systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to groundskeeping and maintenance work.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently, multitask, and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
• Willingness to ask questions when directions are unclear and communicate when tasks are completed.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of maintaining a Certified Organic mixed vegetable operation.
• Help prepare fields for planting, manage cover cropped areas, and control weeds in field crops and fallow areas.
• Assist in the setup, operation, maintenance, and storage of Oxbow’s irrigation system.
• Support greenhouse and field planting.
• Harvest produce efficiently and consistently for our hunger relief partners.
• Maintain a high standard for foodsafety at all steps of harvest and post-harvest handling in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and Organic regulations.
• Work in the packshed, including receiving and processing produce.
• Track project time and communicate with crew/team leads if forecast can’t be met.
• Maintain records to remain in compliance with WSDA organic certification requirements.
• Maintain a smooth, timely flow with team members while working through projects.
• Make sound judgment calls on product grading and time management.
• Assist with public engagement and on-site events.
• As necessary, supervise volunteers and gleaners in farm fields.
• Perform other tasks as needed and assigned by the Agriculture Program Manager.
• M akes sound judgment calls on product grading and time management.

Skills

Farming experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center in Carnation, WA, seeks Seasonal Farm Crew members to support our organic production, high tunnels, and research spaces. You will participate in propagation, weeding, transplanting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling to serve hunger relief partners.

The role includes irrigation setup and maintenance, greenhouse and field planting, and helping with public events. It requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends