EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ideally, when someone new comes to work on Snow's Bend we would like for it to be the beginning of a 3-year track, longer would be even better! The first year would be an introduction to our farm and farming systems. In the second year, more responsibilities would be given, and in the third year full management responsibilities of some areas would be handed over. With this in mind, everyone begins as an intern or crew member, but there is plenty of room for growth and performance-based pay increases.
Download, complete, and email job applications to margaretann@snowsbendfarm.com.
Job Descriptions below
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JOB TITLE
Farm Crew Member
SUMMARY
Farm workers 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 working farm with a strong focus on productivity, efficiency, and getting things done.
QUALIFICATIONS
DUTIES
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by farm owners.
Works closely with farm owners and other farm workers.
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-5pm (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 workers start at $12/hour
Access to loads of high quality, delicious produce.
Farm Crew Member
SUMMARY
Farm workers 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 working farm with a strong focus on productivity, 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
- Help with feeding and watering pigs
- Deliver produce to CSA drop-off points and restaurants
- Vend at farmer’s market
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by farm owners.
Works closely with farm owners and other farm workers.
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-5pm (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 workers start at $12/hour
Access to loads of high quality, delicious produce.
Intern
May - August
SUMMARY
Jobs include: planting, harvesting, weeding, trellising, fencing, washing, packing, pest management, farmer’s markets, small amount of greenhouse management, Community Supported Agriculture distribution, cut flower production. 30 hours a week required.
COMPENSATION
$150/week. Weekly discussion. All the fresh produce you can stand. Access to our ever-growing library.
We are always looking for folks that are passionate about food and farming.
We accept applications year-round.
Email margaretann@snowsbendfarm.com for more information.
Snow's Bend Farm ~ Coker, Alabama ~ 205-394-3561
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