CURRENT OPENING (Posted 6/19/19)
Position : FIELD CREW MEMBER
Field Work Duties (including but not limited to):
- Primary Goal : weeding all crops
- Working under the direction of the Field Manager
- Staying focused on the task at hand when working alone, and with others
Harvesting Duties (including but not limited to):
- Harvesting, washing, and bunching produce
- Loading the truck in a well-organized way
Desired Personal Qualifications:
- Willing to listen and learn
- Has a passion for, or is willing to learn about agriculture/gardening/nutrition
- Works & communicates well with other team members
- Is self-motivated and can work independently
- Is timely, organized, & dependable
Hours & Schedule:
This is a seasonal position starting immediately through October.
Field duties are usually heavier in the early season, with harvesting taking priority later on.
Morning shifts are 8:00 am - 12:00pm and evening shifts are 5:00pm - 9:00pm, as we try to avoid working the field during the hottest hours of the day. Up to 24 hours per week available.
Compensation: The wage offered is $12.00 per hour. Pay days are every Wednesday.
TO APPLY: Please send an email wilkersonfarm@yahoo.com with (1) a current resume with an email & phone number and (2) a short paragraph describing why you are interested in the position
FIELD WORK
This team works hard in the fields all through the hot summer to plant, weed, water, and harvest each and every crop.
Schedule:
May through September
Duties Include:
- Primary goal: weeding
- Working under the direction of the Field Manager
- Staying focused on the task at hand when working alone, and with others
- Occasionally working on construction, irrigation, or fair projects
FARMERS MARKETS
These team members harvest, wash, bunch, organize, and display all the produce at the farmers markets every weekend. We have a Provo market crew and a Salt Lake market crew.
Schedule:
June through October
Duties Include:
- Harvesting, washing, and bunching produce
- Loading the truck in a well-organized way
- Setting up market booths, displaying produce, take down
- Serving customers quickly and kindly
- Completing assignments from manager
- When needed, driving/parking the market truck & trailer to SLC
FALL FAIR
These cashiers and attendants help make the Fall Fair a success each year. They deal with all the thousands of people that come to the farm in the Fall for all the fun. They welcome customers, operate all the rides, move pumpkins, and keep the public safe.
Schedule:
September 10th to Halloween
Duties Include:
- Serving customers quickly and kindly
- Keeping the store clean and fully stocked
- Keep patrons safe by reminding them of rules when needed
- Operate rides with excitement and vigilance
- Return wagons/carts to proper places
- Move and price pumpkins as needed
- Watch out for any accidents, injuries, or lost children and report to Fair Manager