Hiring: Crew Member – Astarte Farm
Sept – November 1, 2024: Crew Member at Astarte Farm
Astarte Farm in Hadley, MA, is hiring one full-time (40 hrs/week) crew member for the remainder of the 2024 growing season. The right applicant will start as soon as possible, and will work full-time (40 hrs/week: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:15pm) until November 1, 2024. Scheduled hours are 6:30am-3:30pm in summer and may change to 7am-4pm, weather-depending. Compensation is $16/hr plus vegetables.
Job Details: Come join our friendly, passionate, and highly-effective team on our beautiful 3-acre, certified organic, no-till/no-spray farm. Crew members will gain extensive experience with all aspects of veggie production here at Astarte, including but not limited to: transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and no-till bed management.
The ideal candidate is able to learn many tasks quickly and precisely, is naturally energized by the prospect of working outside in a small group, has stamina for long days of physical work, and has a great sense of humor and fun! Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate that seeks out physical activity in their daily life and who is self-motivated by the mission of our farm. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be content to work outside in all types of weather.
To Apply: Email ellen@astartefarm.com with a resume, a brief statement about yourself and your interest in working at Astarte Farm, and a minimum of two references.