Volunteer – Gardener

St Nicholas Miracle Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Nicholas Miracle Garden is seeking a dedicated individual to work on our vegetable farm in New York. Responsibilities include planting and propagating seedlings, preparing land, and maintaining the garden.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in organic farming, strong teamwork, and excellent communication skills. Weekend availability is a plus, as this role requires physical labour in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working on a small-scale vegetable farm using regenerative and organic practices.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Physically able to perform demanding tasks outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Seed and propagate seedlings in the greenhouse.
• Prepare land, transplant seedlings, and provide essential plant care.
• Harvest, wash, and pack vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
• Keep all farm areas neat, clean, and organized.

Skills

Experience in vegetable farming

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Physical fitness

Job description

Description

• -Planting & Propagation: Seed and propagate seedlings in the greenhouse.
• -Fieldwork: Prepare land, transplant seedlings, and provide essential plant care (irrigation, weeding, pruning, trellising, pest management).
• -Harvesting & Packing: Harvest, wash, and pack vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
• -Garden Maintenance: Keep all farm areas neat, clean, and organized.

The Ideal Candidate

• -1-2 years of experience working on a small-scale vegetable farm using regenerative and organic practices.
• -Strong work ethic, self-driven, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• -Physically able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weather conditions.
• -Some weekend availability is required.