Organic Farm Work Opportunities
Hiring 1-2 new crew members for 2023
Wild Coyote Farm is seeking individuals to participate and assist in many aspects of our farming operation, learning how to run a profitable farm business while working alongside the founders as part of our small but mighty team of 6-8. We are a Certified Organic, soil grown and pasture based farm that grows fresh produce for our 250+ custom produce box members, on-farm store, farmers markets, local grocers and restaurants. We grow a wide variety of produce: vegetables, herbs, blackberries, rhubarb, cut flowers, sheep (for fiber and meat), chickens (eggs), geese, honey, maple syrup, microgreens, and nursery plants. We grow crops on approximately 10 acres each year, manage additional organic pasture/cover crop land, and 10,000sqft of greenhouses. This is our sixth season farming full-time.
Who we are looking for
The ideal farm crew members have 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 will be strong, eager and quick 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 easily, work with good body mechanics, work on their feet in various positions for full days, have a pleasant attitude, and be friendly and kind. Workers must come appropriately dressed for work and have their own sharp 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
As a contract worker, you will be paid by the hour weekly upon receipt of your invoice for your work. We include lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full day help. Pay: $12-18/hr depending on experience.
Tasks and hours
We generally work as a crew from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Part time work is available either for 8-12am, or 1-5pm, or full days. Delivery driving work is on Wednesdays until about 11pm, and Thursdays until about 8pm. We like most workers to drive one delivery route per week. Additional earlier morning hours and Sundays are occasionally available for extra compensation if needed and worker wants to help out. Unpaid lunch break is at about 12 noon. Positions run roughly from May-October, with some flexibility in start and end dates.
All team members may do varied tasks including:
Qualifications
Courteous & professional in all interactions with customers
Pleasant can-do attitude
Attention to detail and asks clarifying questions
Responsible and reliable
Able to work with team or alone
Efficient, quick with both hands
Quick learner
Driving: 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 the city or rural neighborhoods, skilled and safe driver.
Appreciation for local organic quality food is preferred
High school level math, reading and writing skills
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.
Who we are looking for
The ideal farm crew members have 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 will be strong, eager and quick 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 easily, work with good body mechanics, work on their feet in various positions for full days, have a pleasant attitude, and be friendly and kind. Workers must come appropriately dressed for work and have their own sharp 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
As a contract worker, you will be paid by the hour weekly upon receipt of your invoice for your work. We include lunch as benefit Monday-Friday for full day help. Pay: $12-18/hr depending on experience.
Tasks and hours
We generally work as a crew from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Part time work is available either for 8-12am, or 1-5pm, or full days. Delivery driving work is on Wednesdays until about 11pm, and Thursdays until about 8pm. We like most workers to drive one delivery route per week. Additional earlier morning hours and Sundays are occasionally available for extra compensation if needed and worker wants to help out. Unpaid lunch break is at about 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 May/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, spraying.
- Harvesting and packing custom boxes: June-October about 2-4 days per week.
- Home delivery: June-October one day or partial day per week. We distribute the delivery driving between the crew so most do one route per week. It’s best to have workers connected to the entire farm process do the deliveries and it provides a nice climate controlled break to the outdoor work.
- Animal care (depending on interest in this side of the business; most work is typically done by owners outside of team work hours).
- Experience and interest in specialty areas on the farm such as flowers; mechanical and tractor skills; are also helpful but not necessary.
Qualifications
Courteous & professional in all interactions with customers
Pleasant can-do attitude
Attention to detail and asks clarifying questions
Responsible and reliable
Able to work with team or alone
Efficient, quick with both hands
Quick learner
Driving: 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 the city or rural neighborhoods, skilled and safe driver.
Appreciation for local organic quality food is preferred
High school level math, reading and writing skills
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.
