Employment

Come work with us!

Waxwing Farm is a 4+ acre Certified Organic vegetable farm just outside of Mount Vernon, WA in the Skagit Valley. We provide produce to our community primarily through our Farmstand. Our focus is on high quality produce, community, and efficient sustainable farming practices. We are entering our 9th season, and looking forward to a fun and productive year! Farm experience is good, but not required for this position. We enjoy sharing our experience and excitement about growing crops with the people who work with us. Farm work is production work, it appeals to people who enjoy being tired at the end of the day, like to use their body, and find satisfaction in a job well done

Hours: 5 day a week position available
Early season: non weekend days
Main season: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
9am-4pm shoulder season, 8am-4pm warmer months
Season: 5 days/week Jun into Sep. with Part time hours expected April and into October

Compensation: $16.75-$18.50/hr D.O.E, plus farm produce

Primary Tasks include but are not limited to:

Harvesting, washing and packing, hand weeding and cultivation, transplanting, trellising, pruning, dealing with row cover and irrigation, washing harvest tubs, general cleanup

Requirements

Reliable and timely.

Full season commitment with minimal time off requests.

Similar physical work experience preferred but not necessary.

Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs. and kneel and squat for long periods of time.

A strong work ethic and the ability to keep pace, anticipate tasks and maximize flow.

Hardy, can meet the challenges of farm work and repetitive tasks.

Great attention to detail, and willingness to learn and stick to our systems.

Quick to gain familiarity with vegetables and an eye for subtle quality differences.

Work well with others and independently.

Receive and expect constructive feedback.

Confidence to make mistakes and learn from observation.

Able to work outside in all sorts of weather including sun, cold, rain, and heavy smoke.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Waxwingfarmllc@gmail.com

Must be available for in person interview.

No housing available.