Seasonal Farm Laborer Job at Rodale Institute, Easton, PA

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  • Rodale Institute
  • Easton, PA

Job Description

Seasonal Farm Laborers Needed At Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute is seeking seasonal farm laborers to join our team at our St. Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic Farm in Easton, PA. The St. Luke's Organic farm is a partnership between the Rodale Institute and the St. Luke's University Health Network to create an innovative farm-to-hospital model. Our farm grows annual and perennial crops using organic techniques and provides CSA & wholesale orders to the SLUHN. Applicants are encouraged to have prior agricultural and/or holistic health experience, although not required. This position is best for individuals who are prepared to work full-time in a professional farming environment. Seasonal workers report directly to the Farm Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Execute day to day farm operations
  • Greenhouse duties: seeding, watering, plant care
  • Field work: weeding, pruning, plasticulture, row cover, transplanting, harvesting
  • Facilities: repairing infrastructure, sanitation, compost, event preparation, landscaping
  • Packhouse duties: washing, sorting, packing
  • Maintain equipment, tools and spaces to be functional
  • Irrigation installation, maintenance, removal
  • Organic pest management
  • Harvesting produce
  • Follow all food safety protocols
  • Keep records of all farm activities to be submitted daily

Qualifications:

  • Able to operate equipment safely, training will be provided
  • Able to work independently, in a team, and lead farm tasks
  • Able to adapt to repetitive tasks & the demanding changes of the farm
  • Able to lift 50 lbs., and be on feet for 8 hours a day
  • Willing to engage with a dynamic & practical learning environment
  • Willing to work in all weather conditions
  • Valid Driver's License

Schedule:

  • 40+ hours per week
  • Monday - Friday with rotating weekend shifts

Expectations:

  • Embody Rodale Institute's Core Values: Courage, Caring, Empowering, Integrity
  • Embrace mission-driven teamwork

Travel:

  • May be required for this position

Compensation:

  • $16.00 per hour
  • On-site housing is available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

Rodale Institute

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Seasonal work, Rotating shift, Monday to Friday,

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