Posted: January 18, 2018
Cherry Valley Organics in Burgettstown, PA is looking for an Assistant Grower for their vegetable, fruit and mushroom crops.
The Assistant Grower supports the Crop Manager in growing vegetables, berries, and mushrooms with a focus on micro-greens and other specialty greens. Daily activities include seed-starting, transplanting, weeding, watering, pest management, harvesting, washing, and packaging produce for sale as farm shares, at farmers markets, and to restaurants. Willingness to tackle other farm duties is essential for success. Driving one or more delivery routes per week in a 16-foot box truck is expected. There will be opportunities to sell at farmer's markets.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 to 2 seasons experience in commercial vegetable or fruit production
- Commitment to growing healthy food
- Experienced with hand tools and gas or electric power tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly without difficulty
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Safe and efficient work habits are essential
- Clean driving record and willingness to learn to drive our box truck
- Mechanical skills are a plus
- Work a Monday through Friday schedule generally (April through December; 40 hours/week); must be available to work some Saturdays
Pay depends on experience. The successful candidate will be someone passionate about organic agriculture. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume or work history to Crop Manger, Tim Gebhart at tim@cherryvalleyorganics.com.