Wash Pack Manager – Rolling Hills Farm

Last Updated On: febrero 28th, 2024 at 08:06AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
129 Linvale Road
East Amwell Township, New Jersey, 08551

Primary Contact: Stephanie Spock
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 267614379
    Email: rollinghillsfarmnj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.rollinghillsfarm.org

Website: https://www.instagram.com/rolling_hills_farm

Internship information

General Farm Description: We are expanding! With the purchase of our new property in 2021 we are gearing up for an incredible 2024! With 20,000 more square feet in high tunnel production we are expanding our Winter green production, Summer green production, microgreen production and tomato production. We farm organically on 3 acres of land and grow over 100 varieties of vegetables for 2 Summer farmer's markets, 1 Winter Farmer's market and many wholesale accounts. We use intensive growing techniques to get the most out of our "market garden" including a wide range of small, efficient farm tools and techniques that we have perfected over the years. We specialize in season extension including high and low tunnels to grow Winter, early and late crops. We also focus on growing a lot of bagged greens and microgreens.

CRAFT Member Farm? Yes

Internship Starts: 4/1/24
Internship Ends: year round
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: ongoing
Minimum Length of Stay: 1 year

Internship Details:

We are looking for the right person who has a drive and passion for farming to work either full or part time. Thursdays and Fridays running wash/pack and occasional weekends helping with our farmers market are a must.   The ideal employee can take constructive criticism, aims to work efficiently as well as get those around them motivated to work efficiently, has a positive attitude, and is willing to learn! Ability to work at a fast pace and lift 50 lbs to chest level is required.

Pay starting at $19/hour, and increasing once systems are learned.

 

To apply please email us at rollinghillsfarmnj@gmail.com .

Educational Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to come to the internship with aspects of farming/business that they would like to know more about and we will do our best to cover them. There will be a few hours dedicated to crop planning/crop rotation and we have a healthy library of resources for you to read. Our area has monthly tours of different farms where you will learn many new skills. Apprentices are highly encouraged to participate in the tours.

Skills Desired: Someone who has a passion to learn more about small scale, sustainable agriculture and has a strong work ethic. Ability to work at a fast pace with a positive attitude.

Meals: no.

Stipend: $19/hour+ depending on experience, plus produce from farm. We offer a bonus for those returning the following year.

Housing: No.

Preferred method of Contact: email or text