Farmhand

Farmhand Recruitment began on June 9, 2026 and the job listing Expires on July 10, 2026

Full-Time Position Title:

 Farmhand (Part-time, Benefits Eligible)

Location:

Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709

West Ox Road, Herndon, VA Hours:

This position would start in July and work a minimum of 32 hours a week, to include some weekend days. Most hours fall between 7am and 6pm.

Salary:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Overview:

Work on one of the last working farms in Fairfax County! The Farmhand position works closely with the farm manager and other staff to care for farm animals and complete farm chores.

Duties:

Daily chores with livestock include feeding, watering, milking, cleaning stalls, light animal care, and various farm chores. Crop field operations include hay making, small grains and corn production. Operating a tractor while doing farm chores and giving site tours to visitors. The farm is open to the public and interaction with the visitors is an important aspect of the job. Attend offsite outreach and help with special events on site. Farm maintenance includes fence repair and mowing as needed. Supervision of youth volunteers and assisting in other areas of the park as needed. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Have experience operating tractors and other equipment. Experience working with/on crop fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

First Aid and CPR certification. Experience working on a farm with livestock, equipment operations, as well as working with the public.

To Apply:

Please send your resume to Eliott.

Hamblin@fairfaxcounty.gov and include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject.

Necessary Special Requirements:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Note:

• This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for benefits but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance.

TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.