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Pitney Meadows Community Farm 

Seasonal Farm Hand 

223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866  

(518) 290-0008  

https://www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org

Founded in 2016 with a generous land transfer from the Pitney family to the newly established non-profit, Pitney Meadows' mission is to grow food, community, and connection to the natural world right here on our conserved farm in the heart of Saratoga. 

At Pitney Meadows, we see a future where people and nature grow together. By caring for the land and sharing what we grow, we help create a healthier, more connected, and more resilient community.

Although the farm is conserved forever, Pitney Meadows’ stewardship of the land is temporary, connected to the past and the future. We acknowledge the past caretakers, including the Mohawk, Mohican, and Abenaki people, and recognize that what we do on the land affects people in our neighborhood and downstream, as well as future generations of stewards. We invite people to build their own connections with the land and each other in ways that are consistent with this vision.

Position Description: 

Working under the supervision of the Farm Manager & Assistant Farm Managers, and in collaboration with your fellow farm team members, collaborate to execute farm field operations, including propagation, transplanting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and wash/pack operations. 

Responsibilities: 

• To perform day-to-day tasks aiding crop production including propagation, transplanting, irrigation & fencing work, weed management, and trellising.
• To perform harvesting, post-harvest handling, and washing & packing of crops towards distribution for donations, Farm Stand, CSA members, and wholesale accounts.
• To adhere in all farm areas to established and emerging systems of organization, cleanliness, and record keeping.
• To practice safe use and upkeep of tools and equipment, including farm vehicles, tractors, golf carts, appliances, power tools, and hand tools.
• To support and coordinate with all of Pitney Meadows’ organizational programs including education, community gardens, events, maintenance, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Experience (1+ yrs) in vegetable production, crop maintenance, harvesting and processing
• A positive, generous and resilient attitude in regards to teamwork and physical labor
• Focused time management skills with an efficiency mindset, steady sense of urgency and constant attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with a positive and motivated attitude in all weather conditions. 
• Ability to perform strenuous labor, including repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs) and standing/moving/kneeling/squatting/walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently while keeping pace and make smart decisions with minimal supervision.
• Comprehension of and commitment to the mission of Pitney Meadows Community Farm, as well as willingness to share that with farm visitors.

Benefits:

At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, we value the well-being and engagement of our team members. As part of our commitment to supporting a healthy and thriving workforce, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Summer CSA Share:
• Enjoy the harvest of your hard work with a complimentary summer CSA share. 
• Participation in Farm Events:
• Embrace the spirit of community and camaraderie by participating in farm events at no cost on your time off. Whether it's educational workshops, community gatherings, or seasonal celebrations, we encourage our team members to be an integral part of the farm's vibrant activities.
• Flexible Work Environment:
• Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible work environment that accommodates the needs of our team members.

Terms and Compensation: 

This is a part-time seasonal position. We are dependent upon the consistency of our labor team and expect your commitment to the agreed schedule and duration of your contract. In return, we strive to honor set schedules on a daily basis.

This position is paid hourly at $17 - 18.50/hour, depending on experience. Position duration will be between 12 and 18 weeks, depending on timing, with weekly hours between 24 and 32/week, depending on candidate availability and farm need.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for the Seasonal Farm Hand role, please submit a cover letter and résumé through our Gusto portal. Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. Any questions regarding this position can be sent to Stephen Lewis, Farm Manager at [email protected] 

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Pitney Meadows Community Farm (Pitney Meadows) maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is the policy of Pitney Meadows in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees to select the best-qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, national origin, marital status, gender (including gender identity and transgender), religion, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, disability, domestic violence victim status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.