We’re hiring!
Come work with us this summer!
Part-time job available at West End Farm
Position Title: Field Crew Member
Position Details:
Job type: Part-time, seasonal (May through October)
Schedule: Up to 3 days per week: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Some flexibility is available for the right candidate.
Start date: May 1
Farm Summary: West End Farm LLC is a diversified specialty-crop farm that provides local food to the southeast Nebraska community. The farm raises over 50 different vegetables, herbs, berries, and melons, and also sells honey from beehives on the farm, as well as value-added food products. Products are marketed directly to consumers via a Community Supported Agriculture (produce subscription) program and at the Beatrice Farmers Market and Sunday Farmers Market in Lincoln. The farm is a tobacco-free and drug-free environment.
Responsibilities: Primary duties include transplanting plant starts, weeding by hand and with hoes, harvesting vegetables, and washing/packing produce. Other farm tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Ability to perform repetitive physical work with endurance
Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced agricultural environment
Ability to follow directions and work independently
Willingness to work in all types of weather, including cold, heat, and rain
Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and 40 pounds occasionally
Punctuality, efficiency, and time management skills
Compensation and benefits: $14 per hour, paid monthly. Workers’ compensation coverage. Access to free excess produce. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about small-scale commercial vegetable production!
To apply: Send a resume and 3 references to Katie at westendfarmne@gmail.com
