Overview
Field Crew Member Jobs in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA at Outstanding in the Field
Green Things Farm Collective is a community-centered, organic, and no-till farm located just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We specialize in the direct sale of produce, flowers, and beef, to our local eaters through our farm stand, farm memberships, farmers markets, local restaurants, and a variety of local grocery and food distribution programs. Withrespectfor age-old traditions, practices, and economics of small-scale farming and land stewardship, we seek to pioneer a new model of regenerative agriculture that reflects the world we live in today and moves us towards a healthier future.
We pride ourselves on building an organization that empowers our team members to hone their farming craft over time and contribute to a compassionate farming community that celebrates good work and well-earned bounty.
Job description
Our Field Crew Members are the heart of our operation, working as a team to carry out a wide range of day-to-day tasks associated with producing, processing, and selling our vegetables and flowers. Because of the highlydiverseand seasonally shifting variety of tasks, unique practices and systems associated with our operation, new crew members, regardless of their past farming experience, are considered ‘in training’ on our farm for a full season.
Trainings and presentations around standard operating procedures and practices take place throughout the season. Regular one-on-one check-ins withleadershipare scheduled to create a space forregular feedbackbetween employees andleadership, reviewing crew member expectations and standards within their daily tasks, developing and reviewing work-related goals, and discussing future roles and employment on the farm.
Working as a member of our Field Crew is fun and it ischallenging! The best candidates for this position are hard working, fun loving, and ready for whatever the season brings.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crew tasks may include but are not limited to:
Harvest and post-harvest handling of vegetables, herbs, and flowers
Field and hoop house planting
Crop maintenance (weeding, trellising, pruning, and row cover)
Field preparation and tarping
Cleaning, upkeep, and reorganizing farm spaces
Groundskeeping (mowing, weed wacking, fence and hoop maintenance, etc)
Farm stand operation
Farmers market operation (all crew must sign up for at least two market shifts per season)
ADVANCED RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to their training in entry-level crew tasks and processes, those who show interest and aptitude will be trained on and regularly scheduled in ‘crew lead’ positions such as harvest lead or wash/pack lead.
Experienced or returning crew members may also be offered a specialist or assistant position with additional training, responsibility, and focused time working in a specific department on the farm.
Weekly schedule, hours, and compensation:
The position runs in line with our field production season, beginning in May and running through mid-November. Work hours in December may be offered to interested crew members.
Full-time crew members will be scheduled to work 30-45 hours/week based on seasonal needs.
Full-time crew members preferably work full days Monday through Friday. Part-time crew members are preferably available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Additional work hours to cover membership distribution, farm events, and weekend market shifts will be available and may be requested. Crew members …
Title: Field Crew Member
Company: Outstanding in the Field
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
