Farm Field Crew Jobs in Washington

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Admin in Employment, Farming // 0 Comments

Field Crew Jobs at Red Dog Farm in Washington State for 2015

Red Dog Farm is a 23-acre organic farm with 13 acres in vegetable and berry production. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, we are nestled in the beautiful Center Valley of Chimacum, Washington. We produce crops year-round and sell to three local farmers markets, to local restaurants and wholesalers, through our CSA program, and at our own self-serve farm stand. Red Dog Farm is going into its eighth season with farm owner/ operator Karyn Williams. Our crew consists of twelve full time employees, 5 seasonal part time employees, and volunteers. We currently have openings for two full time Field Crew for the 2015 season. Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis until the positions are filled. Field Crew Compensation is hourly wage of $9.50 per hour plus fresh produce from our fields. Time Commitment Field Crew positions begin May 1 and run through December. Length of commitment will be negotiated before hiring. Hours are 40- 45 per week.

Essential Job Functions
The primary responsibility is to harvest.
In addition, there is a lot of other field work including but not limited to transplanting, hand weeding, hoeing, and moving irrigation.
There are also the following roles to fill: farmers markets, delivering, farm stand stocking, washing/packing and tractor driving.

Minimum Qualifications
One season previous farm experience preferred
Strong interest in farming necessary
Flexibility to learn new methods and farm systems
Good communication skills
Energetic, fun and motivated personality
Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
Conscientious and able to work with all kinds of people
Strong back and knees
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Willingness to fully commit to the farm for the season
Preference given to those interested in staying on for multiple seasons

To apply for any position: Fill out the Employment Application on our website (www.reddogfarm.net) and submit along with your current resume. Materials may be submitted using one of the following options:

EMAIL: info@reddogfarm.net

MAIL: Red Dog Farm P.O. Box 402, Chimacum, WA 98325