PART TIME HARVEST CREW

Seeking a detail-oriented and efficient person to join our harvest crew two days per week during our main growing season (May-November, approximately 500 total hours). This position focuses on harvesting and packing produce for our CSA program and restaurant deliveries. The ideal candidate will have experience handling produce with care and attention to quality. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in farming who wants to maintain other work or commitments while gaining experience on a production farm.

Reports to

Harvest Manager, Farm Owners

Hours/Schedule

Main Season (June-October):

  • Mondays and Thursdays: 7:00am-4:30pm

Spring/Fall (May & November):

  • Mondays and Thursdays: 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Period: Flexible start and end date, must be able to start by June 1st and work through November 30th.

2025 Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Pay:

    • Starting wage: $18.52/hour (Our starting minimum wage is based on the Living Wage calculated for a household with 2 working adults, no children in the Portland Metro Area)

    • Performance bonus (paid at season end)

    • Cost of Living Annual raise for returning employees (we use the CPI to estimate COLA)

  • Benefits - available 30 days of employment

    • 3% IRA Match

    • Oregon minimum required sick time

    • $250 gear stipend

  • Farm Perks

    • All the veggies you can eat

    • Chicken and pork share (given out at end of season)

Note: This position is approximately 500 total hours for the season.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Harvest and Quality Control

    • Harvest diverse vegetable crops efficiently while maintaining quality standards

    • Follow specific harvest protocols for different crops

    • Communicate crop observations to harvest manager

  • Post Harvest Handling

    • Assist with wash/pack station setup and cleanup

    • Follow specific pack protocols for different crops and outlets

    • Handle produce with care during harvest and post-harvest processes

  • Organization & Equipment Maintenance

    • Keep accurate harvest records

    • Maintain clean and organized work areas

    • Follow food safety protocols

    • Help maintain harvest equipment and tools

General Requirements

Essential Requirements:

  • Have reliable transportation and arrive with enough time (at least 10 minutes early) to change into work gear and be ready to start at shift time.

  • Have a working cell phone for communications

  • Commit to working both harvest days each week through the season

Work Style & Approach:

  • Be able to follow detailed instructions and maintain attention to detail

  • Maintain a positive attitude, even amid challenges

  • Self-motivated to do quality work efficiently

Physical Demands:

  • Be physically fit and able to lift 35 lbs. Repeatedly with occasional 50 lbs.

  • Work efficiently in all weather conditions (rain, heat, snow etc.)

Team & Communication:

  • Respect all staff and appreciate their work and contributions

  • Work well independently and as part of a team

  • Proactively seek clarification if any instructions are unclear

  • Responsive to feedback from supervisors and co-workers

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

  • One season full-time production vegetable farming experience or equivalent

Bonus Skills (not required):

  • Restaurant, farmers market, or grocery store experience

How to Apply & Hiring Process

To apply, fill out our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with most hiring occurring February through April 2025. Our hiring process includes:

  1. Application review

  2. 15-minute phone screening

  3. Full interview (virtual via Zoom/FaceTime)

  4. On-farm working interview for final candidates (4 hours)