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Farm Assistant

Rise Up Community Farm
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2025

Organization

Rise Up Community Farm (RUCF) is a nonprofit community farm located on an acre of land in Wilmington, NC. Our mission is to plant hope in the community by cultivating land and community, educating, nourishing our neighbors in need, and empowering local youth. RUCF uses regenerative and chemical-free farming practices to produce healthy fruits and vegetables while empowering local youth and adults through ongoing programming.

Position Summary:

The Farm Assistant at Rise Up Community Farm (RUCF) is an integral member of the RUCF team, helping carry out the day to day work of the farm. The Farm Assistant will work both independently and as a leader for volunteers and youth.

It is crucial for the Farm Assistant to have a heart for regenerative agriculture, building community, welcoming people, and caring for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Position Responsibilities:

The Farm Assistant is responsible for supporting the Farm Manager in the care of a 1-acre vegetable farm. Those duties include:

  • Leading volunteers and youth in daily farm tasks
  • Independent work in seed starting, planting, soil preparation, irrigation maintenance, weed control, harvesting, integrated pest management
  • Assisting with produce distribution including donations & sales

The Farm Assistant collaborates and works closely with the Farm Manager & Executive Director to build agricultural skills and competency.

Minimum Requirements:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must be able to work in various weather conditions & ability to be on feet most of day
  • Welcoming to community members of diverse backgrounds
  • High integrity, accountable
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teachable, adaptable
  • Hard working & motivated
  • Able to work well independently and on a team
  • Driver’s License

Wage/Hours:

Hours: 20-25hr/week. Position runs February 2025 - November 2025 with potential to extend into the coming year. .

Wage: $15/hr

Preferred Requirements:

Experience working in agriculture and/or working with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds

Interested applicants may send their resume and cover letter to elly@riseupcommunityfarm.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

  • Morning shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • Wilmington, NC 28412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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