Full-Time Farm Assistant

Farm Assistant - Reports to Farm Manager 

Job Overview - Assist the Farm Manager in the operation of Home Winds Farm and Garden 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Farm
• Conduct daily animal chores including feeding, watering, animal inventory, and visual health checks
• Report animal illness, incidents, and feed requirements to the Farm Manager
• Inspect Pasture fencing, coops, pens, and gates to ensure animal security
• Clean and maintain animal pens, barn, and farm equipment
• Assist Farm Manager during class activities involving animal handling
• Assist the Farm Manager in labor/time-intensive farm projects. E.g. vaccination days, transportation, heavy lifting, special events, and medical emergencies
• Animal chores on Holidays and Weekends will be assigned as necessary
•  Garden and Orchards
• Start, tend, and plant seedlings
• Weed, irrigate, and harvest plants in garden
• Wash, pack, and record garden harvest
• Set-up, stock, and store Home Winds Farm stand
• Maintain beds and surrounding areas (fences, irrigation lines, etc)
• Prepare space and equipment for student/camper garden activities
• Assist the Farm Manager in large garden and orchard projects
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Livestock experience (large and small animal preferred)
• Large scale gardening experience (no till preferred)
• Tractor operation
• Power Tool operation (weed whacker, tiller, power edger, flame weeder, etc)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, run, jump, and withstand temperature extremes for extended periods of time
• Construction, carpentry, general mechanical skills would be helpful
• Experience working with children (Pre-K to 12th grade)
• Demonstrated ability to assess needs in a farm and garden environment
• Must demonstrate initiative and self motivation, be comfortable working independently after receiving direction, and understand their responsibility extends beyond assigned tasks to the general welfare of all the aspects of the farm and garden

Hours and Schedule

• Position is full-time
• Available shifts include: Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday through Thursday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.47 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Ability to Commute:

• Far Hills, NJ 07931 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20