Wtiner Jobs

Harvest

Are you looking for part-time winter work?

December/January Start - Year round as crops are available  

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
We are a 100 acre, mid-scale diversified certified organic vegetable farm in Sequim, WA, sandwiched between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We are committed to developing agricultural systems that prioritize soil health, crop quality, and produce affordability. We are passionate about growing our farm into an agro-ecosystem that is producing exceptionally nutritious food while nurturing all of us to be better farmers. As we begin our 11th season, we continue to look to nature for inspiration in the development of our farming practices. We retail produce direct to our customers at farmers markets, our ~350 person CSA, and wholesale to regional grocers.
@riverrunfarm_sequim

Winter Farm Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 10AM-3PM. Hours are seasonally and weather dependent.
15-30 hrs/week.
Saturday-Sunday local and Seattle Farmers Markets.

Winter Season: December - April
High Season: May - November, year round work possible.

We grow and distribute produce year round, as weather allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Harvest winter produce for wholesale orders and farmer's markets including: kale, Brussels sprouts, beets, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, turnips, radishes, cut greens, and more!
Wash and pack vegetables in a semi enclosed pack shed
Prepare wholesale orders and market orders

Option to work local Farmers Markets in Sequim and Port Angeles in the Spring and Summer for more hours.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
Must be able to bend, crawl, and kneel for extended periods of time
Must be tolerant to all weather conditions (including wind, cold, sun, and rain)
Must be willing to be a team member and work with all types of people
Must be comfortable working with sharp tools
You'll need your own rain boots and bibs (option to borrow from the farm, but they aren't totally waterproof at this point of use)
Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work and readily display the ability to successfully engage with instruction and feedback.

Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who has experience working in a fast-paced and labor intensive work environment.
Experience is not required, but preference given to those with farming experience.

Come work with us and enjoy fresh veggies and the beautiful winter of Sequim!

Benetfits:
$16.30/hr + Winter Bonus equivelant to $2/hour worked on the farm. Additional pay DOE.
Access to delicious organic vegetables.
1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Time and half for hours over 40/week.
Annual performance based raises.

Please send your resume, at least 2 professional references, and a letter of interest for your compete application to farmshare@riverrun.farm. We look forward to hear from you!