Henry Got Crops Part-Time Field Assistant (May 2025 - October 2025)

Description

Weavers Way Farms consists of two vegetable farms and an orchard. Our food goes to our 270-person CSA, Weavers Way stores, an on-site farm market, and other outlets in the community. 

These are two of our four field assistant positions working at Henry Got Crops alongside the  Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager. This is a 24-30 hr position working seasonally from  May until October, when our 24-week CSA begins and ends.  

Expect everything from transplanting, weeding, and lots of harvesting in a quick-paced,  community-focused environment with a dedicated field crew. We also work closely with volunteer cooperators and high school students to support their engagement on the farm. 

Purpose: To assist in daily farm operations in a team, independently, and while guiding cooperators, students, and volunteers. Ideal for individuals with some farming experience looking to develop their skills in a community-centered setting. 

Hours: 

Hours and days are dictated by the ebbs and flows of the season, varying slightly in slower or  busier seasons. Additionally, rest is essential to enduring the long farming season and we  encourage staff taking planned time off as needed.  

The Basic work schedule is: 

•  5 days per week, averaging 24-30 hours 
•  Monday or Thursday: 8-9 hour harvest day 
•  All other days (M-F): 4-5-hour field/harvest shifts 

Days typically begin at 7 or 8 am, with occasional earlier days for heat with notice. Weekend  work possible for special events or harvesting may be scheduled with advance notice.  

Compensation/Benefits:  

This is an hourly paid position, starting at $17/hr. Farm staff are welcome to have produce from  the farms, and receive a staff discount and working member discount of 15% at Weavers Way  Coop and our own Farm Market. All hours worked over 40 hours/week are straight pay, not  subject to overtime rate, unless the assistant engages in “non-agricultural labor” such as  working at the farm market. 

Staff must complete child abuse clearances and a PA background check. 

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities: 

 Minimum Qualifications: A season professionally farming or landscaping is preferred.   

•  Prepare farm beds, plant, weed, tend, and harvest a variety of vegetable crops 
•  Instruct and work alongside volunteers, cooperators, and students in basic farm tasks 
•  Use mowers, weed whackers to maintain site and frequently drive farm utility vehicle 
•  May occasionally use walk-behind tractor for mowing 
•  May be asked to utilize farm truck to move plants, produce, and supplies between farms 
•  May be asked to assist with large harvests or projects at other farm location or orchard 
•  May assist with on-site CSA pick-up 

Training will be provided for any equipment or machinery used. 

Administrative Tasks: Clocking in and out, completing invoices, logging harvest pounds,  submitting receipts for expense reimbursements or mileage reimbursements if any arise. 

Physical Requirements and Timeline Commitment: 

•  Expected to commit to a minimum of one growing season (May-End of Oct.) 
•  Able to work under adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain.) 
•  Capable of:               

         - Lifting and carrying 50lbs 

         - Squatting, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time 

         - Standing and walking on uneven terrain 

         - Pushing/pulling farm tools

         - Continuous hand and arm movements

         - Performing repetitive physical tasks for extended periods 

Skills/Attributes:  

•  Team-orientedd with strong communication skills  
•  Flexible and adaptable work approach 
•  Strong work ethic and willingness to get dirty 
•  Stamina to keep up physical work over a long season 
•  Attention to speed and desire to learn efficient work processes 
•  High attention to detail and quality control skills 
•  Able to work independently, problem-solve 
•  Ability and desire to work with and supervise volunteers, students of all ages & abilities

Reports to: Farm Manager (of respective site) 

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter, along with application through the Weavers Way  website. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. 

For questions, please contact the Farm Team at farmer@weaversway.coop 

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