Field Assistant

Field Assistants continue to gain hands-on experience growing vegetables at high elevation, while taking on additional responsibilities. They work with other staff to tend about three acres of vegetables, learning new and traditional skills and techniques vital to farming at high elevation.

Requirements

• One or more seasons of vegetable growing experience
• At least one season growing at high elevations or in short seasons
• One or more years' experience in leadership or teaching roles, especially in a farming context
• Experience working with teams from diverse backgrounds
• Significant experience working independently as a farmer or in a physical job
• Significant experience working in fast-paced environments, especially as a pace-setter
• Successful experience working collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and Dropbox
• Interest in using google sheets for farm coordination
• Ease with email, Slack messages, and phone calls as forms of team and professional communication

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance