About Us: Lovewell Farms is Rhode Island's only USDA certified organic hemp farm. We specialize in regenerative agriculture techniques to produce high-quality CBD products. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our operations, and we are dedicated to learning and implementing equitable and efficient farming practices.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a part-time Farm Worker. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in organic hemp farming, including fieldwork, harvesting, and flower trimming. The position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $17/hour.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with routine farm tasks including plant propagation, soil testing/amendment, irrigation assembly, planting, integrated pest management (IPM), and weed management.
• Participate in the harvesting of hemp plants and the processing of CBD hemp flower.
• Help with flower trimming and post-harvest processing to prepare products for sale.
• Maintain plant health and monitor for pests and diseases.
• Engage in invasive plant removal and general field maintenance.

Prerequisites:

• Must have basic understanding of Google Workspace.
• Adequate transportation to be on site on time.
• Basic level of understanding regarding the cannabis plant and industry.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Background or interest in farming, landscaping, or plant cultivation.
• Interest in cannabis equity and political policy.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team setting.

Considerations:

• Punctuality and reliability.
• Special skills and interests.
• General plant knowledge.
• Ability to take direction and work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Efficiency and speed in work.
• Suggested applicable university majors include Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology, Sustainability Studies, Agricultural Business, Botany, and Ecology.

Compensation:

• Part-time position: Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Pay rate: $17/hour.
• Lovewell Farms Employee Discount.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Lovewell Farms is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hope Valley, RI 02832: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person