School Farm/Animal Assistant

Job Description

Canyon Grove Academy seeks a passionate and energetic farmer to work in conjunction with a farm manager, crew, teacher, students and their families. We are in search of someone committed to our mission, no-till, no-spray farming. We seek someone who is excited to work on gardens of diversified vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, and a small orchard.

Our ideal candidate has experience with no-till practices, flowers, and farm animals and is excited to build not only our farm but work with our students. They love people and share their love of farm life.

Responsibilities

• A willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, under potentially strenuous conditions. — heat, rain, sun, wind, and cold—preparedness and a positive attitude are essential for success.
• A detail-oriented approach, with considerable attention to order, and cleanliness.
• An ongoing commitment to improving systems and practices.
• Timely email and/or phone communication
• A strong desire to produce food of the highest nutritional, culinary, and ecological quality, and
• desire to continue to learn and grow as a person and farmer. We will encourage and support personal development and growth through classes, online resources, and mentors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

More information:

• There is always a lot to do on the farm. Being able to transition between different tasks easily is important
• Having vision and common sense to deal with whatever comes along in a calm manner is key.
• An ability to notice what might need to be done, communicate that, and shift when needed (things change all the time on a farm) is essential.
• We work hard and with enthusiasm.

Applicants should be hard-working, enthusiastic, and reliable —able to work for long days in all weather conditions. Farm work is fast-paced and rewarding but also physically demanding.

• Minimum 2 years organic farming, ideally no-till
• Experience and knowledge of fruit, vegetable, flower, and herb production from seed to table/bouquet.
• Experience working with farm animals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person