Field Assistant/Homegrown Farm

Last Updated On: marzo 20th, 2023 at 08:27AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
36100 Genesee Lake Rd.
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 53066

Primary Contact: Matthew Armbrust
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 920-639-2551
    Email: Matthew.Armbrust@geneseelakeschool.com

Website: https://www.geneseelakeschool.com/farm/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Homegrown Farms is located on the campus of Genesee Lake School and the farm provides organically grown produce, eggs, fish, and honey to the students with disabilities and staff of our school. Our students use this environment to learn, grow, and work.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: Flexible Start Date in May/Early June
Internship Ends: Flexible End Date in September/Early October
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Minimum Length of Stay: May/June Through Late September/Early October

Internship Details:

Overview

Genesee Lake School is looking for a Field Assistant to help our Homegrown Farm blossom. The farm grows fresh organic vegetables for the school kitchen, and raises chickens and goats for an overall farm and educational experience for the students. In addition to growing in the field, we use Aquaponics & Hydroponics, a responsible and sustainable method to farming, allowing us to provide year-round food production.

Responsibilities

-Works closely alongside the Field Manager to ensure daily and weekly field production goals are met.
– Assists in the completion of seasonal field tasks including but not limited to seeding, transplanting, bed prepping, weeding, harvesting, watering, trellising, and pruning.
-Safely and appropriately use/operate field tools and equipment as necessary to complete tasks.
-Safely cleans and handles field produce while preparing kitchen and group home deliveries (i.e. washing, rinsing, sorting, and packing a variety of vegetables).
-Safely uses company vehicle to make deliveries.
-Determines and communicates problems or concerns regarding farm/field operations should they arise.

Qualifications

-Must be at least 21.
-A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
-Experience in general, basic maintenance and/or landscaping/gardening preferred.
-1-2 years working with organic systems or mixed vegetable production preferred.
-Knowledge of pests and diseases that affect organic systems preferred. Previous experience working manual labor positions preferred.
-Must have a valid WI driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per company policy.
-Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, standing, squatting, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

The position pays $16.75/hr for a term of 540 hours. The work schedule is flexible, but the position requires a minimum of 24 hrs/3 days per week and working Mondays and Tuesdays is required. Free produce will be available when in season. For more information or questions about the position, please contact Field Manager Matthew Armbrust via email at Matthew.Armbrust@geneseelakeschool.com

To view the job description and apply on our website, please click on this link: https://careers.mypathcompanies.com/detail/2023-19328/

Educational Opportunities: On-site training in all aspects of field production available as well as tractor work.

Skills Desired: -Must be at least 21. -A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. -Experience in general, basic maintenance and/or landscaping/gardening preferred. -1-2 years working with organic systems or mixed vegetable production preferred. -Knowledge of pests and diseases that affect organic systems preferred. Previous experience working manual labor positions preferred. -Must have a valid WI driver's license with an acceptable driving record per company policy. -Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, standing, squatting, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are available at the school cafeteria. Produce will be available for free based on seasonality.

Stipend: Rate of pay is $16.75/hr for 540 hrs

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: email