Vegetable Crew Field Worker at Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming – Cold Spring, New York

Summary

This is a hands-on position to assist the vegetable production team in the field with daily tasks related to the planting, care and harvesting of vegetable crops. On a daily basis, the Vegetable Crew Member takes direction from the Director of Vegetable Production & Farm Operations and the Assistant Vegetable Manager, and works with others on all aspects of Glynwood’s vegetable operation.

Essential Job Duties

Hand weeding crops

Hoeing or mulching crops

Harvesting crops

Planting and seeding crops

Pruning and trellising crops

Bed and field preparation

General assistance with the maintenance of vegetable crops and vegetable production fields

Work Environment

Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

This is a physically active role. The Vegetable Crew Member must be able and willing to

Stand, crouch, kneel, and bend

Lift and move flats, materials, hoses, etc.

Perform other physical activities as needed for producing vegetables

Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health.)

Travel and Weekend Work

None anticipated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally

Ability to work with other Glynwood employees in a collegial manner

Capable of both working alone and on a team

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather

Supervisory Responsibility

Possible work with volunteers.

Administrative Responsibility

Submit weekly timesheets to supervisor according to current requirements

Attend trainings in administrative procedures as required

Attend safety trainings as required

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Affinity for Glynwood’s mission

Valid US Driver License in good standing

Provable eligibility to work in the US