We are looking for a part time employee to work an average of 20 hours a week for 3 days a week. Thursdays and Fridays are mandatory while Monday or Tuesday can be flexible to the complete the 3-day work week. Some experience working in a market garden is recommended but not necessarily required.
Start date: Immediate, goes till the end of the year with the potential to be long term
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Garden bed preparation, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, and trellising
Washing and packing all produce from the garden efficiently and with care.
Bunching and wrapping cut flowers
Assist in on-farm poultry processing. This will be included in the 20 hours for the week.
Cleaning and organizing the greenhouse, tool shed, wash station, etc.
Qualifications
Must be ok with poultry processing. Participation is mandatory for this position.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Able to work outside in all types of weather. Proper attire and lots of water are important.
Thorough with a sense of urgency.
Must follow instruction and execute tasks exact following a demonstration.
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently
Required to be at work on time ready to go when scheduled. Must be reliable and consistent.
Prior farm experience preferred but not necessary.
Salary: $13-$15/hour, based on ability & experience. Benefits include produce, flowers, and meat to go home with when available and on the job training of how to grow produce and process poultry.
Application Instructions Send resume, cover letter explaining your interest, and 2 references to Whitney@rockyrunfarmnc.com.