Seasonal Native Seed Production Technician at MNL – Lonsdale, Minnesota

Do you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and being active in the field? Are you interested in native plants and gaining experience in agricultural seed production? If you’re comfortable working in changing weather conditions and being part of a hardworking team, we are looking for you.

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

Our Seed Production Team grows, harvests, cleans, and prepares high-quality native seed from over 100 species at our Lonsdale, MN production farm.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring multiple Seasonal Native Seed Production Technicians at our Lonsdale, MN production farm. Seasonal employment runs approximately Mid-May through November, with flexible start and end dates based on availability.

Most seasonal positions are primarily outdoor, field-based roles focused on weed management, crop support, and seasonal harvest activities.

We are also seeking one seasonal technician whose primary focus will be seed cleaning and indoor processing. This role supports operating and monitoring seed cleaning equipment and maintaining quality standards during post-harvest processing.

Work schedules are generally Monday-Friday, with occasional early morning, extended hours, or weekend work depending on weather and seasonal demands.

What You Will Do

• Field Based Work:
• • Perform field-based weed control, including hand pulling, hoeing, cutting, weed whipping, and chemical spot spraying.
  • Assist with harvesting native seed using hand tools.
  • Transplant new native plant seedlings, both by hand and using transplanting equipment.
  • Assist with seed handling during and after harvests by moving harvested materials between wagons and storage containers using pitchforks, shovels, or similar tools.
  • Contribute to general field upkeep and seasonal production tasks.
  • Communicate with your teammates and supervisor to ensure safety, task completion, and shared understanding of the day’s priorities.
• Seed Cleaning & Processing:
• • Operate seed processing and cleaning machines and equipment to prepare seed for sale or internal use.
  • Inspect samples & quality during processing. Communicate findings to Seed Processing Lead.
  • Move and stage seed materials for cleaning and storage.
  • Maintain clean, organized processing areas.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Experience or strong interest in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, natural resources, ecological restoration, or related field work.
• Prior experience in physically active, outdoor, or hands-on work environments preferred.
• Comfortable working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods, as well as indoors with exposure to dust and noise (with proper PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong reliability and ability to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, and work both independently & as a part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (with assistance from MNL).