we are hiring!

FIELD ASSISTANT POSITION

Application Deadline - April 1st, 2020

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We seek a competent, positive team player to assist with harvest, wash & pack for our Farmers Markets and CSA shares. This person will complete a multitude of other tasks related to our certified organic farm including weeding, transplanting, tomato trellising, greenhouse work, etc...

We are looking for individuals with these core qualities:

• Enthusiasm for growing food

• Curiosity and openness--a beginner’s mind, a desire to learn and grow

• Friendly, outgoing, adventurous--unafraid to try new things

• Excellent communication skills--the ability to express your needs, ask questions, and generally engage with your work and others

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

• Highly organized

• Energetic

• Good with your hands--coordinated

• A planner

• A morning person

• The ability perform rigorous physical work for hours on end in extreme heat, cold and wet conditions

• Seriously considering farming as a career

• Most importantly, a good sense of humor

Why work at Undertoe Farm?  

• Affordable housing is available within 10 minutes of the farm! (more details upon interview)

• To glean essential knowledge of organic vegetable growing methods, take home fresh organically grown produce weekly, work in a friendly environment outdoors, meet the great community surrounding our farm, participate in and attend on-farm events, etc.

• To live and work in a beautiful region of northern Michigan, immediately surrounded by some of our most spectacular lakes

 Tentative schedule & other details

• Work begins in May 1 and ends in October 31st.

• 30-40 hours a week

• Pay rate will be based on experience. You will also take home a weekly CSA share

• Affordable housing available within 10 minutes of farm. More info available upon interview

• You must have your own transportation.

Think Undertoe is the right environment for you? 

Please send your resume with references to the email below.  Call with any questions!

info@undertoefarm.com

231-676-4813

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We look forward to meeting you,

Haley & Adam

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P.S. The real perk? You get to work alongside Nina (Feline Farm Manager)

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