Field Crew Lead Job in Colorado

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Field Crew Lead Job in Colorado at Aspen Moon Farm – 2021

Farm Crew Lead Job Description:

You must be interested in, and support, organic agriculture. The Field lead works with the owners and Farm Managersin most aspects of field production, Harvesting, and Crew leadership. This position requires the ability to work in a team environment, while maintaining good communication with the owners and managers. The position requires flexible scheduling depending on the needs of the farm. Typical work week is 5-6 days per week, 10 or more hrs per day. The typical season is March-November with about 2000 plus total hours.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role on a Farm.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating Farm Tractors and implements.
• Experience with Farm irrigation, pumps, ponds etc.
• You must be a Farmer. This is not for the Novice….
• Ability to work seasonally….

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage a crew of 3-6 team members
• Manage a harvest and planting crew on a 60 acre farm with 20 acres in mixed vegetable, flowers and grains.
• Operate and maintain the equipment, trucks, tractors at that Location.
• Assist with the Irrigation, ditch, ponds and pumps at that Location.

Compensation:

The position pays $15-17/hr, plus 1 week paid vacation plus a CSA share

To Apply for the Farm Crew Lead Job in Colorado

Please send a resume, at least 3 work references, and respond to the following questions:
1. Have you worked on a farm? (if your answer is no, please describe any applicable work experience and explain why you think you would be a good farmer)
2. Describe your farm work experience and list your set of skills.
3. What will you contribute to our farm?
4. When things get hard, what do you do to take care of yourself?
5. What is Biodynamic agriculture to you?
6. Tell us something about yourself that you would like to share.
7. Full legal name, contact information

Thank you for your interest in Aspen Moon Farm!
Jason Griffith and Erin Dreistadt
Aspen Moon Farm LLC.
8020 Hygiene Rd. (our mailing address, not the address for the farm housing)
Longmont, CO 80503
www.aspenmoonfarm.com
info@aspenmoonfarm.com

 

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