Farm Crew Member - Job Description

Part/Full-time positions available March through October

We are located at the foot of the Olympic Mountains in Western Washington. Our beautiful 720-acre farm is owned by 18 families, working together to provide delicious, certified organic vegetables, eggs, fruit, poultry, and lamb for the local community. We are passionate about the food we grow and supporting a truly local and sustainable food system.

Position Details:

As a member of our Farm Crew, you will be a part of a team of co-workers and farm owners, aiding and assisting in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. We are seeking individuals ready to work efficiently in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment. Applicants with farming experience are preferred, but motivation and a good attitude is more important than previous farm employment. We will provide on-the-job training to ensure success and can offer part-time or full-time positions (20-40 hours/week).

The crew will usually work as a team, especially during harvest, but individuals will also be expected to work independently once sufficiently trained.

Tasks vary throughout the season, focusing on seeding, bed preparation, and transplanting in the spring and harvesting and packing vegetables from June through September.

Responsibilities can at times be physically demanding, so all candidates must be capable of lifting heavy and awkward items, be capable of performing repetitive tasks with a positive attitude, have sufficient stamina and flexibility to bend/kneel/squat for hours at a time, be able to traverse and work on uneven and unstable ground, and be willing to work in inclement weather. Please note: Candidates must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds, carry and move heavy items, and work low to the ground and up overhead.

      Benefits: 


                          ●  $16.50 starting pay with potential annual bonus

                          ●  Free vegetables and herbs

                          ●  Beautiful location and amazing co-workers 


                          ●  Learn valuable skills

                          ●  Opportunity for advancement 


                          ●  Flexible schedule and tasks

Tasks/Responsibilities may include:

                          ●  Harvesting, washing, and packing 


                          ●  Seeding, transplanting, trellising, pruning, weeding

                          ●  Bed preparation: tilling, spreading compost, installing drip tape 


                          ●  Animal care: chickens, sheep, and ducks

                          ● Egg collection/washing/packaging

                          ●  Farmers market sales

                          ●  General farm labor and construction as needed

      Qualifications: 


                          ●  Prior farming/produce experience desired but not required

                          ●  Attention to detail 


                          ●  Punctuality and strong time management skills 


                          ●  Positive and energetic disposition with strong interpersonal skills 


                          ●  Ability to lift and carry heavy and awkward objects 


                          ●  Ability to work well in both a team setting and independently 


                          ●  Fast learner with ability to adapt to new tasks & work with others

                          ●  Ability to take direction, accept constructive feedback, and ask for help when needed

                          ●  Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather 


                          ●  Ability to perform and endure repetitive physical work

Working Hours: 
8 hours/day (hours change with the season). 2 to 5 days each week to be determined based on required tasks, availability, and season. Primary season is Mar-Oct, but some winter employment may be available. 

      To Apply: 
Please email us a CV and two references at farmer@SkokomishValleyFarms.com