What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Farm Laborer position at Tribal Operations?
Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Farm Laborer! We are looking to add a farm laborer to work at Wozupi Tribal Gardens, a tribally owned and certified Organic farm. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and independent worker, a strong communicator, and someone who embraces challenges with energy and resilience, no matter the weather. If you are looking for a seasonal full-time position – we are looking for you!
Job Overview: Farm crew members will work primarily in vegetable production, but may have opportunities to work in the orchard, greenhouse, native foods, maple syrup, or poultry enterprises. Primary tasks in the vegetable fields include harvesting, planting, and weeding. Demonstrates proficiency, personal initiative, and commitment to one or more of the following areas: vegetable field production, season extension, post-harvest handling, greenhouse, egg-laying poultry, grounds maintenance, equipment and infrastructure repair, orchard and/ or maple sugaring activities. May work autonomously with youth and volunteers.
Starting pay at $18 depending on experience.
Create Your Path: The Work You’ll Do:
- Work independently and with a high level of proficiency in one or more core activity areas of the farm, including field production, post-harvest handling, volunteer and youth worker programming, greenhouse, livestock, orchard, administrative, or equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
- Research and solve problems and respond to challenges within their core activity area(s).
- Assist in all aspects of a small farm-to-market operation focused on meeting the needs of the SMSC.
- Assist with all manner of farm tasks, including planting, seeding, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, processing, packaging, landscape maintenance, and orchard pruning.
- Use machinery & equipment safely and efficiently, including trucks, tractors, rototillers, walk-behind tractors, vegetable washers, flame weeders, and power tools, knives, garden seeders, and other hand tools.
- Assist in farm-related record keeping and documentation.
- Assist or lead volunteers and youth groups.
- Interact with customers and other SMSC departments.
- May assist in the collection, processing, or delivery of maple syrup.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and with a high level of proficiency in some aspect of farming.
- Experience working outdoors in strenuous environmental conditions.
- Ability to use hand tools, including knives, safely and efficiently.
- Team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.
- Experience with farm machinery is preferred.
- Valid driver’s Class D driver's license may be required with a good driving record.
About Wozupi Tribal Gardens: The production farm is currently 2.5 acres, half in cover crops, and is focused on providing fresh, nutritious food for tribal Community Members and the Community’s food institutions, as well as keeping culturally-relevant foods alive and available. We run a small TSA program (Tribally Supported Agriculture), provide food through events, and participate in various types of outreach and educational programming with youth and adults. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products.
Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org
Salary : $18
