The HEAL Project is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant to work under the Farm Manager for a full growing season, engaging in various tasks such as plant propagation, sowing, irrigation maintenance, mowing, and pest management. The role includes harvesting and preparing crops for sale at the farmers' market, which requires regular Saturday shifts. The assistant will learn essential farming and gardening skills on a small-scale diversified farm while maintaining a clean and safe environment and contributing to educational initiatives. Additionally, the assistant will lead community projects during monthly events, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, flexibility, and enthusiasm in this position.
About The HEAL Project
The HEAL Project (THP) is a unique organization providing hands-on programming that instills healthy lifestyle habits in elementary school children while inspiring environmental and agricultural awareness through a comprehensive, interactive curriculum. THP teaches kids where their food comes from and why it matters.
Responsibilities
Plant propagation
Sowing/transplanting
Irrigation maintenance
Mowing
Pest management
Harvesting
Post-harvest handling (washing, packaging, and storage of crops)
Marketing a variety of crops
Learning Opportunities:
Basic systems and skills for row cropping on a small-scale diversified farm
Gardening and landscaping skills
Farmers Market Involvement:
Key role in harvesting and preparing crops for sale - Regular participation in staffing the farmers market on Saturdays (schedule determined at hire)
Additional Responsibilities:
Keep the farm and outdoor classroom clean and safe
Support development of educational infrastructure at the farm
Community Engagement: - Lead projects with volunteers and community members during: - Monthly Community Farm Days - Volunteer shifts - Special events
Basic Eligibility
Be legally allowed to work in the United States
Test negative for Tuberculosis
Posses a clean driving record
Pass fingerprinting & DOJ background check to work with children
Enthusiasm for leading groups of children, youth and adults
Good attitudes and enthusiasm are valued over experience! No formal farming experience is required for this role
Typical Mental & Physical Demands:
Prolonged physical activity with bending, crouching, lifting and stretching
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate garden tools and office equipment such as a keyboard, photocopier, etc.
Range of hearing and eyesight which permits one to communicate with students and adults in an outdoor environment, as well as maintain data records
Ability to walk up to two miles and lift and carry 40lbs for 20 feet
Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment
Compensation
$25.00/hour plus a weekly share of produce and flowers
To Apply
Send an email to farmer@thehealproject.org with (1) a paragraph explaining your interest in the position; and (2) a resume or other detailed summary of your experience by end of day February 21st, 2025.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and considered as they are submitted.
Due to the part time and seasonal nature of this position, this job is most appropriate for local applicants. Housing is not provided and there is no public transportation available to our farm site.
