Rodale Institute
Seasonal Farm Laborers Needed At Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is seeking seasonal farm laborers to join our team at our St. Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic Farm in Easton, PA. The St. Luke's Organic farm is a partnership between the Rodale Institute and the St. Luke's University Health Network to create an innovative farm-to-hospital model. Our farm grows annual and perennial crops using organic techniques and provides CSA & wholesale orders to the SLUHN. Applicants are encouraged to have prior agricultural and/or holistic health experience, although not required. This position is best for individuals who are prepared to work full-time in a professional farming environment. Seasonal workers report directly to the Farm Manager. Responsibilities Include:
Execute day to day farm operations Greenhouse duties: seeding, watering, plant care Field work: weeding, pruning, plasticulture, row cover, transplanting, harvesting Facilities: repairing infrastructure, sanitation, compost, event preparation, landscaping Packhouse duties: washing, sorting, packing Maintain equipment, tools and spaces to be functional Irrigation installation, maintenance, removal Organic pest management Harvesting produce Follow all food safety protocols Keep records of all farm activities to be submitted daily Qualifications:
Able to operate equipment safely, training will be provided Able to work independently, in a team, and lead farm tasks Able to adapt to repetitive tasks & the demanding changes of the farm Able to lift 50 lbs., and be on feet for 8 hours a day Willing to engage with a dynamic & practical learning environment Willing to work in all weather conditions Valid Driver's License Schedule:
40+ hours per week Monday - Friday with rotating weekend shifts Expectations:
Embody Rodale Institute's Core Values: Courage, Caring, Empowering, Integrity Embrace mission-driven teamwork Travel:
May be required for this position Compensation:
$16.00 per hour On-site housing is available All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.
Rodale Institute is seeking seasonal farm laborers to join our team at our St. Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic Farm in Easton, PA. The St. Luke's Organic farm is a partnership between the Rodale Institute and the St. Luke's University Health Network to create an innovative farm-to-hospital model. Our farm grows annual and perennial crops using organic techniques and provides CSA & wholesale orders to the SLUHN. Applicants are encouraged to have prior agricultural and/or holistic health experience, although not required. This position is best for individuals who are prepared to work full-time in a professional farming environment. Seasonal workers report directly to the Farm Manager. Responsibilities Include:
Execute day to day farm operations Greenhouse duties: seeding, watering, plant care Field work: weeding, pruning, plasticulture, row cover, transplanting, harvesting Facilities: repairing infrastructure, sanitation, compost, event preparation, landscaping Packhouse duties: washing, sorting, packing Maintain equipment, tools and spaces to be functional Irrigation installation, maintenance, removal Organic pest management Harvesting produce Follow all food safety protocols Keep records of all farm activities to be submitted daily Qualifications:
Able to operate equipment safely, training will be provided Able to work independently, in a team, and lead farm tasks Able to adapt to repetitive tasks & the demanding changes of the farm Able to lift 50 lbs., and be on feet for 8 hours a day Willing to engage with a dynamic & practical learning environment Willing to work in all weather conditions Valid Driver's License Schedule:
40+ hours per week Monday - Friday with rotating weekend shifts Expectations:
Embody Rodale Institute's Core Values: Courage, Caring, Empowering, Integrity Embrace mission-driven teamwork Travel:
May be required for this position Compensation:
$16.00 per hour On-site housing is available All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.