Employment Oppurtunities
Field Crew/Market Staff
Are you a hardworking, happy, and want to work in food production? Folks Farm is looking for motivated and experienced individuals seeking gainful employment in organic agriculture. The season runs from the beginning of April through October with the possibility for continued winter employment. The ideal candidates fulfill the following requirements:
1 year experience working in commercial food production
Positive mental attitude knowing that farming is demanding work and plans change on a dime
Work well within a team utilizing communication skills
Prompt, showing up to work on time, fulfilling your responsibilities, focused on the task
Work 40 hours/week from Tuesday-Saturday
Great customer service skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to accept criticism and learn
Farming is an outside activity so you can expect to work in all types of weather conditions
Job Tasks
Involved in all aspects of vegetable cultivation from greenhouse work, planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, distributing, and selling vegetables. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. This job includes attending the Fort Collins Farmers Markets most Saturdays of the season where you are expected to dress and act professionally, engage customers with hospitality, set up and take down a beautiful display, and accurately represent the Folks Farm brand.
Hourly pay dependent on experience. ($14-$18/hr)
If Interested in Applying
Send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to info@folksfarmandseed.com
Farmers Market Staff
Job Tasks
Involved in all aspects of the Downtown Fort Collins Farmers Markets. Must commit to working a minimum of 20 markets through the season, 8 hours per week on Saturdays. Responsible for setting up and taking down the display, provide excellent customer service, have an eye for aesthetics, a positive attitude, take money and make change, and a willingness to learn. Pay dependent on experience. Ability to drive a truck and trailer appreciated but not required.
If Interested in Applying
Send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to info@folksfarmandseed.com