About Pond Hill Farm LLC :

We are a small, gay owned/operated farm located 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. We grow market garden style, bio-intensive two acre veggies and cut flowers. We are Certified Naturally Grown (similar growing practices to organic) and believe in human powered food.

Job Summary :

Farm crew members will be competent at various tasks outside in the field including bed prep, planting, cultivating/weeding, irrigation management, harvesting, and conditioning vegetables and cut flowers. 8 hour shifts. Physically demanding, at times. All employees who work 16 or more hours/week must be competent with working farmers markets including set up.

Key responsibilities:

Crew members will assist in various farm tasks around the farm including bed prep, planting, cultivating/weeding, and irrigation management. Each crew member will take on individual responsibilities suited to their interests and skills, but should also be expected to help out in any/all field tasks. Crew members will assist on harvest days, harvesting/conditioning/packing both veggies and cut flowers, and assembling CSA shares. All employees who work 16 or more hours/week must be competent with working farmers markets, including set up and customer service. Person specification Essential Skills Physical requirement Must be able to lift 50lbs Must be able to spend hours repeatedly kneeling, bending, squating. Must be willing to work outdoors in nearly all weather conditions—rain, sun, wind, mud, snow, heat, cold. Experienced in farming, gardening, plants, flowers, and nature. 1(or more) year in vegetable farming preferred. Farming experience not required. We accept all resumes. Capable of working around nature—including spiders, rodents, and occasional snakes. Capable of basic arithmetic and making change for farmers market orders. Essential Attributes Be self motivated to accomplish tasks in a timely manner. Capable of receiving critiques and changing techniques in real time. Finds inspiration from nature, Earth, and food. Works well both independently or with a group. Strong work ethic. Punctual. Friendly personality that is approachable at market. Loves working hard and having a good time while doing so. Compensation Starting at $15/hour Higher compensation for those with relavent farming experience. Direct deposit pay bi weekly. No overtime. No benefits.

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT

a must Part time positions currently available. 24-32 hours/week. Monday-Friday, somewhat flexible hours. Full time position available pending applicants. All open shifts are seasonal (roughly MAY-NOV)

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Kittanning, PA 16201 (Required)

Work Location:

In person