Operations Assistant – Quarton Farm

Last Updated On: April 5th, 2024 at 11:21AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
Grey Road
South Fallsburg, New York, 12779

Primary Contact: Kellie
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: email preferred
    Email: quartonfarm@gmail.com

Website:

Internship information

General Farm Description: Quarton Farm is a mixed vegetable operation focusing on beans! In addition to seasonal legumes, we grow a selection of other crops we like to eat including lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, garlic and herbs. We sell produce twice weekly in New York City’s Greenmarket.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: immediately
Internship Ends: November 2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: until position is filled
Minimum Length of Stay: full season

Internship Details:

Quarton Farm is seeking an on-farm Operations Assistant. Position responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Tractor operation and implement use
• Equipment maintenance
• Greenhouse construction
• Field maintenance
• Mowing and weed whacking
• Supply errands
• Harvest transfers

Operations Assistant must have a positive mental attitude! All farm crew must be self-motivated and good communicators. English/Spanish speaking a plus. All farm crew must be able to lift 50 lbs. Operations Assistant must have valid driver’s license.

Days and times vary; must work Wednesdays. All farm crew has 30-minutes of paid break to take during their shift. Operations Assistant pay ranges from $18-20/hour depending on previous agricultural and operations experience and vested interest in Quarton Farm.

Quarton Farm is a non-smoking operation.

Please contact quartonfarm@gmail.com with a brief description of work history, skills, and agricultural interests.

Educational Opportunities: on job training / learning

Skills Desired: 3 years field vegetable agricultural experience 1 year mechanical knowledge Microsoft Excel Spanish speaking

Meals: no

Stipend: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email