Hiring: Part time Crew Member Fern Hill Farm

JOB DETAILS: Fern Hill Farm, Part-Time Crew Member 2025

A bit about the farm:

We are an intergenerational family farm tucked into the hills next to the Clesson Brook on the historic Robert Strong Woodward homesite in Buckland. We farm 3 acres and are focused on regenerative ways of growing food and sustaining ourselves and our community. Our vision is to grow food with climate resiliency at the forefront of our relationship with the land and how we steward it. For us that looks like applying agroforestry design principles on our farm as well as no-till farming practices. Building deep ties to our local community and ensuring our fresh produce is accessible to all members of our community is very important to us. We grow for the Mobile Hilltown Market, Ashfield Farmers Market and the Family Box share program through JustRoots Community Farm as well as for the Hilltown Food Pantry and Stone Soup cafe.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Crop production: Under the supervision of the farm manager your work will include but
•  is not limited to weed management, harvesting, transplanting, direct seeding, bed prep, and greenhouse work
• General farm land care, including care of field edges and fence lines, compost pile turning,
•  pathway management, irrigation repair and infrastructure care.
• Harvest: participate in all necessary harvest activities, paying close attention to quality,
•  efficiency, and aesthetics of finished products.
• Post-harvest: ensure that all produce is washed and/or cooled with care and efficiency,
•  paying close attention to quality control.  Maintain a clean and organized wash station and walk-in cooler, load truck for delivery when necessary.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND TOOLS:

• Ability to show up on time every day.
• Reliable transportation for commuting to farm and valid driver’s license to be able to
•  drive farm vehicles. (or, be working towards having a valid license if you do not currently have one)
• Ability to work independently or with farm manager and other team members
• Communication

• • Ability to follow written and verbal(oral) instructions and willingness to be flexible
  •  when daily tasks change

• • Willingness to seek guidance when needed

• • Desire and ability to listen

• • Have willingness and want to give and receive feedback.

• Physical needs:

• • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

• • Ability and willingness to work in often uncomfortable physical positions for short or
  •  long periods of time, such as kneeling, working while bent over or working from your knees. We try to balance this with stretching and brakes when needed.

• • Must be self-motivated and able to work outside in ALL weather conditions including,
  •  rain, heat and cold

• • Strong manual dexterity skills

Our commitment:

• We will not ask you about your immigration status
• We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and dare we say fun working environment.
• Open and clear communication
• To provide a work environment that acknowledges the physically demanding aspects of this
•  work and offers support to employees in keeping their bodies safe and healthy with longevity in mind

SCHEDULE:  PART TIME for the 2025 season

This position is for 3 days a week 7:30am- 3:00pm with a 45 minute paid lunch. Ideally you are able to work on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays but there is some flexibility in what 3 days you work. The start day is May 1st and ideally you are able to work through the beginning of November, with potentially reduced hours in October.

Summary:

• Part time position, 3 days a week- 7:30am 3:00pm, 3 days a week = 22.5hrs a week
• Compensation: $17-18/hr, (depending on experience)  plus full CSA share equivalent of
•  produce each week, $400 healthcare stipend(one payment) and paid lunch break. Free enrollment in any on-farm educational classes are offered to employees as well.

To apply please send your resume to Lindsay Allen Fernhillfarm.ma@gmail.com