Field Crew Position Available In [Unknown county], Massachusetts

Field Crew Island Grown Initiative Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02568 Island Grown Initiative is a non-profit on Martha’s Vineyard that works to build a regenerative and equitable food system for our community. We operate a 42-acre farm in the center of the Island, and are in the process of transitioning our field acreage to low or no-till, regenerative practices. We seek hard-working and community-oriented field hands to help us build soil and grow food starting ASAP through October 2025. Work averages 40 hours a week over the course of the season, with the expectation that some days will be longer than others depending on the season and needs of the farm. Daily start and end times are subject to change during the hot summer months.

Field Crew Responsibilities:

• Greenhouse work: seeding, watering, thinning, transplanting for field crops. Occasional maintenance, seeding, and harvesting in our greenhouse systems.
• Field work: Seeding, planting, laying irrigation, weeding and hoeing, mulching, moving tarps and landscape fabric, regular lifting and moving of sand bags and irrigation pipes, weed whacking, mowing, and more.
• Vegetable processing: harvesting, washing, sorting, packing, and labeling produce for CSA distribution or other customers.

Other:

Tracking and entering field data, light carpentry and tractor work if applicable, interaction with volunteers, gleaners, student groups, donors, and CSA members. What we’re looking for:

• Job and/or educational experience in agriculture (vegetable experience is a plus)
• Detail-oriented, focused, organized, tidy, and computer literate (familiarity with Google sheets recommended)
• Excellent listening skills, with a willingness to learn and discuss new ideas.
• Physically capable of sustained manual labor, including the ability to safely lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Passion for good food, regenerative farming practices, environmental stewardship, food equity and justice.
• Self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to work hard while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including rain, wind, heat, cold, etc.

A room in a shared house is available for rent during the months of employment. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to isa@igimv.org.

Job Types:

Full-time, Seasonal Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person