Current openings
There are no current positions for consideration. Please check back in March when our funding for the season is finalized.
Farm hand
Season availability: June-September (12 weeks max.)
Hours: ~20 hrs/week, flexible scheduling
Compensation Package: $23/hr, weekly regular box, pick-your-own, possible on-site housing available for the right fit
Applicants should have experience:
keeping track of tasks independently and reporting observations back to the team
running small landscaping/farming equipment
basic crop maintenance
some animal husbandry a plus
CSAs and farmers markets
some record keeping (Google Sheets) a plus
Farm Apprentice
Season availability: March-November (20 weeks max.)
Hours: ~20 hrs/week, flexible scheduling
Compensation Package: $15/hr, weekly half-box, pick-your-own, possible on-site housing available for the right fit
Applicants should expect to learn all the basics of starting and running a farm including:
starting seeds
greenhouse production
planting; soil management and companion planting
organic pest and weed management
animal husbandry (and on-farm processing if desired)
Requirements
All staff must be fully vaccinated and boosted and willing to wear a mask (indoors for example)
Willing to engage in open and honest communication
Have reliable transportation
Flexible thinking
Ability to lift 50 lbs and do quick, repetitive, sustained work in varying weather conditions
To Apply
Email us a letter of interest, resume, and references.
Preference to historically excluded folks.
Unpaid Opportunities
Giant Journey Farm is an educational facility. We are enthusiastic about finding additional ways to provide space for learning and skill-share in our community so reach out if you have an idea! In the meantime, programs we participate in include:
WWOOF
L&G Co-op Program
or, we can arrange an independent apprenticeship
Additionally, we always accept volunteers:
at one of our monthly work parties
as part of a work-share arrangement
as part of shareholder contribution
anytime, for any reason, just reach out!
Staff
We currently have no staff to highlight. Check our About Us section to learn more about our permanent staff.