CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

MEMBER COORDINATOR

Description: As a membership based organization, providing long-term, high quality customer service is our top priority. The Member Coordinators are the primary point of contact for our CSA program members, many of whom return year after year. This position is responsible for answering our office phone and responding to customer inquiries and requests by phone and email. The Member Coordinator is also responsible for managing certain aspects of our online member gateway and credit card processing system. These tasks include making updates to a member's online account, helping members navigate their online accounts, and issuing refunds.

Qualifications:

At least 2 years working in customer service
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Apple computers
Knowledge of and interest in food, sustainable agriculture, and farm-to-table ethics
Calm, kind, and respectful demeanor with customers

Compensation: Hourly, starting at $20/hr and up DOE. Housing available. Free produce, bread, and eggs plus a grocery discount.

Details: Work week typically M-F, 9am — 5pm, 40hrs/week but may vary based on the time of year. Seasonal schedule: April-December. Eligible for unemployment insurance in the off-season.

TRACTOR OPERATOR

Description: The Tractor Operator is responsible for operating a variety of tractors and tractor implements. Tractors range from 75 to 150 HP. Daily tasks may include tillage, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, and loading/unloading pallets. The tractor operator works directly under the Farm Manager and Harvest Manager.

Qualifications: Tractor operators must have at least 1000 hours on 75+ HP tractors. Ability to operate front end loader safely and efficiently is essential. Familiarity with implements involved in vegetable production is a plus but willing to train applicants on use of vegetable-specific equipment and practices.

Compensation: Hourly, $18-$25/hr and up DOE. Housing available. Free produce, bread, and eggs plus a grocery discount.

Details: Full time. Work week is typically M-F 7am-5pm but can vary depending on the weather. Work is seasonal and runs from March to December.

ASSISTANT HARVEST MANAGER

Description: The Assistant Harvest Manager works directly under the Harvest Manager and is responsible for managing the harvest crew while overseeing all daily harvest operations. The Assistant Harvest Manager must keep the crew motivated and on-task while in the field so good people management skills are a must. Labor is our biggest expense so candidates should be very comfortable directing and motivating others while simultaneously working to improve efficiency on the fly and troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Qualifications:

At least 3 seasons on an outdoor vegetable farm (CSA farm experience preferred)
Ability to efficiently manage and motivate up to 15 people during harvest operations
Solid understanding of harvest methods for all common vegetables
Ability to identify all types of common vegetables
Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership ability
An eye for detail and the ability to multi task
Ability to operate tractors
Ability to use tractor implements used in vegetable production a plus

Compensation: Salaried, $40-60K DOE. Housing available. Benefits include health insurance, at least 3 months of paid time off from December to March, free produce, bread, and eggs plus a grocery discount.

Details: Approximately 45 hours per week. Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays during the season.

FULL TIME FARM CREW

Description: We are hiring crew members for the 2022 season and beyond. Being on the Flocktown Crew is incredibly rewarding. Farming is a profession that cuts through all aspects of life; incorporating good food, community, fun, and lots of sun. We love farming and work hard to cultivate a meaningful workplace. The farm crew is involved in all aspects of the Farm's day-to-day operation. Regular tasks that the crew performs include planting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing produce

Qualifications: Some farming experience is preferred but not required. While we often work together, all applicants must have the ability to work and think independently, and possess good problem solving skills. Farm work is inherently variable and multifaceted, requiring that farmers be flexible, creative, motivated about the task at hand, and positive in the face of changing conditions. All applicants must possess good communication skills, ability to follow direction, attention to detail, and a good work ethic. Farm work is physically demanding and dirty, requiring the ability to lift 40lbs and work quickly and efficiently in conditions that are often muddy, dusty, wet, hot, cold, sunny, and windy.

Compensation: $15-20/hr. Free produce, milk, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.

Details: Approximately 45 hours per week. Crew season runs from the beginning of April through the end of December with hiring done on a rolling basis.

Interview: All qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a "trial day." During the trial day, applicants will work alongside the farm crew and have an interview with the Harvest Manager. Trial day participants should come prepared to get dirty and expect to work up to 8 hours. All trial day participants will receive $50 (must stay for the whole day). Applicants that are subsequently hired will be paid in full for their trial day at the regular rate.

APPRENTICE FARM CREW

Description: The Apprentice Farm Crew assists in planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing activities of the farm. The Apprentice crew works less hours than the full time crew and is only required to stay a minimum of 11 weeks from the beginning of June to Mid-August. Apprentices are also allowed more time off than the full time crew. Apprentices will usually have little or no farm experience and receive on the job training in vegetable production methods and equipment operation.

Qualifications: No previous farming experience required. While we often work together, all applicants must have the ability to work and think independently and possess strong problem solving skills. Farm work is inherently variable and multifaceted, requiring that farmers be flexible, creative, motivated about the task at hand, and positive in the face of changing conditions. All applicants must possess good communication skills, ability to follow direction, attention to detail, and a good work ethic. Farm work is physically demanding and dirty, requiring crew members work quickly and efficiently in conditions that are often muddy, dusty, wet, hot, cold, sunny, and windy.

Compensation: $14/hour. Free produce, milk, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available. College credit available.

Details: Approximately 40 hours per week. Minimum length of stay is 11 weeks from the beginning of June to Mid-August

DELIVERY DRIVER

Description: We are seeking delivery drivers for our home delivery program. We sell a weekly subscription box of fresh produce from our farm. The delivery driver is responsible for packing the van each day and dropping those boxes at our customer's doors throughout north and central NJ. The position ends the second week of December but returning drivers are entitled to draw on our unemployment insurance during the off-season or, work on the farm through the winter. All employees are entitled to free produce.

Qualifications: Clean driving record required. Background check required. No CDL required. Our delivery vehicles are Dodge Promaster vans so some experience driving larger vans and vehicles is preferred. Non smoking applicants only. Our delivery driver represents our business and must be clean, presentable, and friendly.

Compensation: Starting at $15-$20/hr. plus end of year bonus! Free produce, milk, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.

Details: Work week is Tuesday-Friday, approximately 35 hours per week. Approximately 43 hours total with optional Monday farm work. Delivery season runs first week of June to first week of December every year. Unemployment benefits available in the off season.

WASH BARN CREW

Description: We are hiring Wash Barn Crew members for the 2022 season and beyond. Starting at $15/hr, the wash barn crew works primary indoors washing and packing produce as it comes in from the field. Being on the Flocktown Crew is incredibly rewarding. Farming is a profession that cuts through all aspects of life; incorporating good food, community, fun, and lots of sun. We love farming and work hard to cultivate a meaningful workplace. Regular tasks that the crew performs include unpacking large shipments of goods, cleaning, organizing produce, keeping wash barn in order, washing and packing produce.

Qualifications: While we often work together, all applicants must have the ability to work and think independently, and possess strong problem solving skills. Crew work is inherently variable and multifaceted, requiring that farmers be flexible, creative, motivated about the task at hand, and positive in the face of changing conditions. All applicants must possess good communication skills, ability to follow direction, attention to detail, and a good work ethic. Crew work is physically demanding and dirty, requiring the ability to lift 40lbs and work quickly and efficiently in conditions that are often muddy, dusty, wet, hot, cold, sunny, and windy.

Compensation: Starting at $15-$20/hr. Free produce, milk, bread, and eggs + grocery discount on other items. Housing available.

Details: Approximately 45 hours per week. Crew season runs from the beginning of April through the end of December with hiring done on a rolling basis.

Interview: All qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a "trial day." During the trial day, applicants will work alongside the farm crew and have an interview with the Wash Barn Manager. Trial day participants should come prepared to get dirty and expect to work up to 8 hours. All trial day participants will receive $50 (must stay for the whole day). Applicants that are subsequently hired will be paid in full for their trial day at the regular rate.

FIELD MANAGER

Description: Field Managers works directly under the Farm Manager on the production-side of our operation raising fruits and vegetables for our harvest crew. Field Managers are engaged in all aspects of vegetable production both individually and as the leader of a team. Regular tasks include transplanting, direct seeding, cultivation, field prep (tilling, fertilizing, bed shaping, laying and removing plastic mulch), row cover management, irrigation and cover crop management. A Field Manager's primary qualification is good vegetable production skills and strong tractor/implement experience. During the season, the majority of a Field Manager's time may be spent on a tractor.

Qualifications:

At least 3 seasons in a management role on an outdoor vegetable farm (CSA farm experience preferred).
Solid understanding of organic vegetable production methods
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to operate tractors and use broad range of tractor implements safely and efficiently (chisel plow, disc harrow, water wheel transplanter, bed shaper, rototiller, plastic layer, etc.)
Ability to efficiently manage and motivate up to 10 people during transplanting, weeding, and row cover operations.

Compensation: salaried, 35k-50k DOE. Housing is available. Benefits include health insurance, up to 3 months of paid time off from December to March, free produce, bread, and eggs, plus a grocery discount.

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