Organic Farm Work Opportunities
Farm Crew positions - interns and contract workers (part-time and full-time)
Wild Coyote Farm is seeking a individuals to participate and assist in all aspects of our farming operation, learning how to run a profitable farm business while working alongside the founders. We are a Certified Organic, soil grown and pasture based farm that grows fresh produce for our 200+ custom produce box members, on-farm store, farmers market, local grocers and restaurants. We grow a wide variety of produce: vegetables, herbs, blackberries, rhubarb, cut flowers, sheep (for fiber and meat), chickens (eggs), microgreens, nursery plants. We grow crops on approximately 10 acres, manage additional organic pasture land, and 10,000sqft of greenhouses.
Who we are looking for
The ideal farm crew members will be an individuals/couple who has a high level of interest in learning how to run a profitable, small scale, locally based farm business. Farming is often enjoyable work, but it needs to be done efficiently in any and all weather. Therefore, the ideal candidate(s) will be strong, eager to learn, and willing to engage in difficult responsibilities. In order to work with Wild Coyote Farm, you must be a self-starter, willing to grab a broom, or straighten up here and there if there are not specific responsibilities at any given time; being idle during work hours on the farm is not an option. At our farm we place a high level of importance on quality, therefore, the ideal candidate must be able to discern when product is not of adequate quality, and do so efficiently. An ability to work at a fast pace, while still paying attention to quality is vital to the success of the farm. Experience working at a farm is not required, but previous work experience and/or references are a must. Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 50lb, work with good body mechanics, a pleasant attitude, and be friendly and kind. Workers must come appropriately dressed for work and have their own harvest knife, belt, and water bottle (both tennis shoes or work boots and muck boots are recommended). Smoking, inappropriate music, profanity, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited on the premises. We operate as a fun work environment, promoting Christian ethics as a standard of practices. Us farm owners are passionate about our work, enjoy it, and seek to have others appreciate nature’s bounty alongside us!
What we offer (interns - 1 individual or 1 couple)
As an internship position, this position will be stipend based contract labor. If you are interested in hourly contract labor, please apply for that position. As an intern, we offer room and board as a part of the compensation package. If you would like to find other housing, that is fine and we will work out the value accordingly. For our 2022 season we are planning to include a lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full time help. All other meals will be your responsibility. The housing accommodations will be in the walkout basement of our home - nice furnished bedroom, semi-private living room and kitchenette complete with a fireplace, and shared laundry. Our home is a quiet location surrounded by natural habitat. You must be comfortable with dogs as we have four friendly dogs and raise puppies in our home. Pay: $10-12/hr per individual, full-time hours required.
What we offer (contract workers - full time and part time positions available)
As a contract worker, you will be paid by the hour weekly upon receipt of your invoice for your work. For our 2022 season we are planning to include a lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full time help. Pay: $12-17/hr depending on experience.
Tasks and hours
We generally work as a crew from 7/8am-4/5pm Monday-Friday. Part time work is available either for 7/8-12am, or 1-4/5pm, or full days. Additional earlier morning hours and Sundays are often available for extra compensation if needed and worker wants to help out. Unpaid lunch break is at 12 noon. Positions run roughly from May-October, with some flexibility in start and end dates.
All team members may do varied tasks including:
Delivery Driver - 1 position (part-time contract work, 25-30 hours/week, June-October)
Hours:
Wednesdays: approximately 10am-11pm (Chicago wholesale & home delivery)
Thursdays: approximately 2pm-8pm (south of the farm home and wholesale deliveries down to South Bend)
Fridays: approximately 12pm-6pm (north of the farm home and wholesale deliveries up to St Joseph)
Additional delivery driving may be available periodically on Monday mornings (Chicago wholesale)
*may consider applicants that are unavailable one of the three delivery days
Qualifications:
Courteous in any interactions with customers
Attention to detail
Responsible
Efficient
Care for fueling vehicles and reporting any issues or concerns to owners
Smart phone to use route app during deliveries
Comfortable driving a medium to large size cooler van in both the city of Chicago and rural neighborhoods
Good clean driving record
Appreciation for local organic quality food is preferred
Pay: $15-18/hr depending on experience
Nanny & Cook
We are looking for a great caretaker of our 4 year old sweet daughter
Minimum hours of 7/8am-2pm Monday-Friday, some longer days available
Be comfortable with dogs
Enjoy and encourage outdoor play
No electronics
Prepare simple lunch for the crew (and self) for 12pm informal group meal (all organic ingredients provided, simple menu may be provided or your creativity is appreciated, 5-8 people)
Light dish and house clean up
Christian care
Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to WildCoyoteFarm@gmail.com. Check us out at www.wildcoyotefarm.com and call (269) 277-3621 with questions.
Wild Coyote Farm is seeking a individuals to participate and assist in all aspects of our farming operation, learning how to run a profitable farm business while working alongside the founders. We are a Certified Organic, soil grown and pasture based farm that grows fresh produce for our 200+ custom produce box members, on-farm store, farmers market, local grocers and restaurants. We grow a wide variety of produce: vegetables, herbs, blackberries, rhubarb, cut flowers, sheep (for fiber and meat), chickens (eggs), microgreens, nursery plants. We grow crops on approximately 10 acres, manage additional organic pasture land, and 10,000sqft of greenhouses.
Who we are looking for
The ideal farm crew members will be an individuals/couple who has a high level of interest in learning how to run a profitable, small scale, locally based farm business. Farming is often enjoyable work, but it needs to be done efficiently in any and all weather. Therefore, the ideal candidate(s) will be strong, eager to learn, and willing to engage in difficult responsibilities. In order to work with Wild Coyote Farm, you must be a self-starter, willing to grab a broom, or straighten up here and there if there are not specific responsibilities at any given time; being idle during work hours on the farm is not an option. At our farm we place a high level of importance on quality, therefore, the ideal candidate must be able to discern when product is not of adequate quality, and do so efficiently. An ability to work at a fast pace, while still paying attention to quality is vital to the success of the farm. Experience working at a farm is not required, but previous work experience and/or references are a must. Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 50lb, work with good body mechanics, a pleasant attitude, and be friendly and kind. Workers must come appropriately dressed for work and have their own harvest knife, belt, and water bottle (both tennis shoes or work boots and muck boots are recommended). Smoking, inappropriate music, profanity, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited on the premises. We operate as a fun work environment, promoting Christian ethics as a standard of practices. Us farm owners are passionate about our work, enjoy it, and seek to have others appreciate nature’s bounty alongside us!
What we offer (interns - 1 individual or 1 couple)
As an internship position, this position will be stipend based contract labor. If you are interested in hourly contract labor, please apply for that position. As an intern, we offer room and board as a part of the compensation package. If you would like to find other housing, that is fine and we will work out the value accordingly. For our 2022 season we are planning to include a lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full time help. All other meals will be your responsibility. The housing accommodations will be in the walkout basement of our home - nice furnished bedroom, semi-private living room and kitchenette complete with a fireplace, and shared laundry. Our home is a quiet location surrounded by natural habitat. You must be comfortable with dogs as we have four friendly dogs and raise puppies in our home. Pay: $10-12/hr per individual, full-time hours required.
What we offer (contract workers - full time and part time positions available)
As a contract worker, you will be paid by the hour weekly upon receipt of your invoice for your work. For our 2022 season we are planning to include a lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full time help. Pay: $12-17/hr depending on experience.
Tasks and hours
We generally work as a crew from 7/8am-4/5pm Monday-Friday. Part time work is available either for 7/8-12am, or 1-4/5pm, or full days. Additional earlier morning hours and Sundays are often available for extra compensation if needed and worker wants to help out. Unpaid lunch break is at 12 noon. Positions run roughly from May-October, with some flexibility in start and end dates.
All team members may do varied tasks including:
- Field work (typically most in June and then about 1 day per week): seed starting, transplanting (typically behind a tractor as a team of three), weeding, trellising, end of season clean up, seeding cover crop.
- Harvesting and packing custom boxes: June-October 2-4 days per week.
- Animal care (depending on interest in this side of the business): moving, feeding, collecting eggs from chickens; moving and assisting with sheep health checks and shearing.
- Experience and interest in specialty areas on the farm such as flowers, bees, livestock, and mushrooms; mechanical and tractor skills; are also helpful.
Delivery Driver - 1 position (part-time contract work, 25-30 hours/week, June-October)
Hours:
Wednesdays: approximately 10am-11pm (Chicago wholesale & home delivery)
Thursdays: approximately 2pm-8pm (south of the farm home and wholesale deliveries down to South Bend)
Fridays: approximately 12pm-6pm (north of the farm home and wholesale deliveries up to St Joseph)
Additional delivery driving may be available periodically on Monday mornings (Chicago wholesale)
*may consider applicants that are unavailable one of the three delivery days
Qualifications:
Courteous in any interactions with customers
Attention to detail
Responsible
Efficient
Care for fueling vehicles and reporting any issues or concerns to owners
Smart phone to use route app during deliveries
Comfortable driving a medium to large size cooler van in both the city of Chicago and rural neighborhoods
Good clean driving record
Appreciation for local organic quality food is preferred
Pay: $15-18/hr depending on experience
Nanny & Cook
We are looking for a great caretaker of our 4 year old sweet daughter
Minimum hours of 7/8am-2pm Monday-Friday, some longer days available
Be comfortable with dogs
Enjoy and encourage outdoor play
No electronics
Prepare simple lunch for the crew (and self) for 12pm informal group meal (all organic ingredients provided, simple menu may be provided or your creativity is appreciated, 5-8 people)
Light dish and house clean up
Christian care
Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to WildCoyoteFarm@gmail.com. Check us out at www.wildcoyotefarm.com and call (269) 277-3621 with questions.
