Harvest Lead Vegetable Farmer – Carversville Farm
Last Updated On: noviembre 3rd, 2025 at 10:21AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:6127 Mechanicsville Road
Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania, 18934
Primary Contact: Steve Tomlinson
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 267-410-0685
Email: steve@carversvillefarm.org
Website: http://carversvillefarm.org
Internship information
General Farm Description: Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: Open
Internship Ends: Year round
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Rolling
Minimum Length of Stay: 2 years
Internship Details:
Position: Harvest Lead Vegetable Production Farmer
Reports to: Vegetable Production Manager
Compensation: $23 per hour
Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing available (no pets)
Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 – 50 hours per week, year round
About the position:
The harvest lead will work directly with the vegetable production manager to ensure all crops grown are harvested correctly with proper timing and efficiency. Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 20 acres in production, two high tunnels for year-round production, a new wash-and-pack facility, and a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced.
Requirements
- 3 years vegetable production experience
- Experience leading a team of 8 people
- Passionate about producing the highest quality produce
- Tractor experience
- Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
- Ability to delegate responsibilities
- Excellent record keeping skills
Responsibilities
Working with our team of apprentices and staff to execute daily tasks including:
- Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
- Pest and disease management
- Implement and maintain irrigation
- Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
- Operate and maintain farm equipment as needed
- Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
- Support record keeping
Skills
We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:
- Work independently and on a team
- Dependable and organized
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
- Detail oriented and able to multitask
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Desire to learn
- Flexible in schedule and tasks
This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.
To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter with three references to info@carversvillefarm.org
Educational Opportunities: No
Skills Desired: Yes
Meals: No
Stipend: $23 per hour
Housing: Yes
Preferred method of Contact: Email
