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Below are 2 job descriptions.  Both are somewhat flexible, though working at a farmer's market is required.  
The Part-Time Farm Crew Member may work best for someone living in Birmingham.
Email margaretann@snowsbendfarm.com with a resume or completed application.

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​JOB TITLE
Farm Crew Member
 
SUMMARY
Farm Crew Members are involved in all aspects of the farm, including crop production (planting, maintaining, harvesting, washing, and packing), CSA and restaurant deliveries, and vending at farmer’s markets.  Applicants should know that we are a production farm with a strong focus on hard-work, efficiency, and getting things done.
 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-year experience on a commercial farm
• Be helpful, kind, and courteous to co-workers and customers
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, bend at the knees and back, and walk throughout the day
• Be able to work on your feet outdoors, in hot and cold weather, up to 8 hours
• Accurately follow directions
• Maintain a steady work pace
• Have a strong work ethic and ability to see jobs through to completion
• Show leadership skills
• Be able to think critically                       
• Enjoy cooking and talking about it
• Clean driving record

 
DUTIES

• Help with greenhouse planting and maintenance
• Help with field planting, irrigating, cultivating, and harvesting crops
• Help with washing, sorting, weighing, and packing produce
• Deliver produce to CSA home delivery customers
• Vend at farmer’s markets
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by farm owners. 
Works closely with farm owners and other farm workers.
We rely on staff members to communicate details, observations, anything and everything pertinent to their job.  Good communication is a must.
 
HOURS
In the spring, early summer, and fall months there are typically up to 60 hours available and a minimum of 40 hours required.  There is a slight dip in available hours in the peak heat of summertime, but still at least 40 available.  In the winter, there is typically 40 hours, but some weeks the weather can have an effect on those.  However, we grow and sell year-round so there is not a significant drop.
 
The schedule for the majority of the year looks like this:
 
M-F 7am-3pm (flexible end times, depending on how many hours employees would like to work)
Saturday 5/6am – 1/3pm (depending on which farmer’s market you attend)
5-day work weeks are also an option
 
COMPENSATION
Farm Crew Members start at $12/hour
Access to loads of high quality, delicious produce.

JOB TITLE
Part-Time Farm Crew Member
 
SUMMARY
Part-Time Farm Crew Members are involved in all aspects of the farm, including crop production (planting, maintaining, harvesting, washing, and packing), deliveries, and vending at farmer’s markets.  Applicants should know that we are a production farm with a strong focus on hard-work, efficiency, and getting things done.
 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Be helpful, kind, and courteous to co-workers and customers
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, bend at the knees and back, and walk throughout the day
• Be able to work on your feet outdoors, in hot and cold weather, up to 8 hours
• Accurately follow directions
• Maintain a steady work pace
• Have a strong work ethic and ability to see jobs through to completion
• Show leadership skills
• Be able to think critically                       
• Enjoy cooking and talking about it
• Clean driving record

 
DUTIES

• Help with greenhouse planting and maintenance
• Help with field planting, irrigating, cultivating, and harvesting crops
• Help with washing, sorting, weighing, and packing produce
• Deliver produce to CSA home delivery customers
• Vend at farmer’s markets
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by farm owners. 
Works closely with farm owners and other farm workers.
We rely on staff members to communicate details, observations, anything and everything pertinent to their job.  Good communication is a must.
 
HOURS
There are some hours available working from home which can be discussed during an interview.
Otherwise, the schedule for the majority of the year looks like this:
 
Thursday – meet at Red Cat Coffee House to accept home deliveries, then delivery around 15 boxes to homes around Birmingham
Friday – 7 am to 4 pm work on the farm
Saturday 6am – 1pm work at Pepper Place Farmer’s Market
 
COMPENSATION
Part-Time Farm Crew Members start at $12/hour
Access to loads of high quality, delicious produce.