Assistant Food Hub/ Farm Manager
A Multi-faceted Job Opportunity, based out of Westerly, RI
Responsibilities include:
Food Hub:
Logistics, supply and fulfillment.
Inspect, pack for quality control, aggregation and delivery.
Farm:
Seeding, transplanting, plant care, harvesting, irrigation, trellising, record- keeping and farm data entry throughout the season.
Assist in basic equipment repair work, possibly including small engine repair and preventative maintenance.
Physical Demand:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in variant weather conditions/temperatures.
Required Qualifications:
Experience with food safety and hygiene practices.
Previous farming experience.
Be able to work effectively on a team.
Cheerful professional presence as an ambassador to our Food Hub and Farm.
Motivated to learn using scientific inquiry.
Willingness to diversify work experience through our partner farm network, shared labor program.
Hours/Benefits:
Pay- $19- $21/ hour, depending on experience.
Access to free or wholesale high-quality organic produce and grass-fed protein through our partner farm network.
Flexible work schedule. (Ideally 30-35 hours/week in-season, 15+ hours/week in winter)
Performance-based bonuses.
Job candidate has the additional opportunity to participate in our nonprofit educational programming (see https://www.ayers-foundation.org)