What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Clerk position at Aspen Moon Farm?
USDA certified organic & Biodynamic in practice
https://www.aspenmoonfarm.com/organic-farm-jobs
CSA, Markets, Harvest, & Packhouse Crew 2022
Job description. All aspects of Post-Harvest Handling, Harvesting, and sales:
- Rinse, Bunch, Pack Vegetables
- Harvesting
- Pack CSA boxes
- CSA distribution from Farm, Boulder, or Longmont
- Farmers Markets- Longmont or Boulder Saturdays
- Prepare and pack Trucks for Market
- Record Keeping, planning, preparing
You are invited to live and breathe the FARM for a full season!
Work schedule: (varies some with weather)
Tuesday-Saturday 8hr days 40-45/hrs week. (May be M-F from Mar-July based on farm needs)
*longer days and/or Mondays available for those who want and can, but not required.
Early Shift* - 6:00am - 3:00pm, 1hr lunch unpaid. *required for Saturday Mkts. (~7am-4pm spring/fall)
Late Shift - 8:30am - 5:30pm, 1hr lunch unpaid. (~9am-6pm spring/fall)
Season runs March/April-November/December with year-round possibilities
Positions available:
Crew Member- $14-$15/hr plus staff veggies.
Work Experience/Skills Desired:
Experience in related field preferred (farming, outdoor work, military, grocery, restaurant, etc...), strong interest in organic vegetables, ability to pace oneself and stay motivated, good communication and respect for others, basic math skills, and flexibility for changing tasks. Must have the ability to work long hours in all kinds of weather and to be able to lift 50lb . Must be able to commit to the full season through November. Bilingual a plus.
To apply:
Please send a resume, at least 3 work references, and respond to the following questions:
1. Describe your farm work experience and list your set of skills.
2. What will you contribute to our farm?
3. When things get hard, what do you do to take care of yourself?
4. What is Biodynamic agriculture to you?
5. Tell us something about yourself that you would like to share.
6. Full legal name, contact information
Thanks, Jason and Erin
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We will follow any current mandates if they come back into place.
Application Question(s):
- Do you speak Spanish? (not a requirement, but can be helpful on the job!)
- 1. Have you worked on a farm? (if your answer is no, please describe any applicable work experience and explain why you think you would be a good farmer)
2. Can you commit to the entire season (through November)?
3. What will you contribute to our farm?
4. What do you hope to gain from your experience?
5. When things get hard, what do you do to take care of yourself?
6. What is Biodynamic agriculture to you?
7. Tell us something about yourself that you would like to share.
8. Please list your email and phone number.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations