Employment opportunities
We are always in search of hard-working individuals with an interest in being part of our team. While we actively recruit after January 1 of each year, we invite you to contact us any time of the year. Submit your resume and/or a completed application from our website along with a cover letter detailing your interest in working on our farm and the specific skills and experiences you bring to the table. If it looks like we might be a good match for each other, we’ll contact you for further conversation.
What's so great about working at Harmony Valley Farm?
Benefits
• Hourly wage
• SIMPLE IRA
• Retirement program
• Health Insurance
• Access to excess produce from the farm as available
Hours of Operation
PEAK SEASON: (typically April-November): Monday-Friday 7:30/8:00 am-6:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
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OFF-SEASON: (typically December-March): Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
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SATURDAY WORK: We do work on Saturdays during the peak season on an as-needed basis to complete time sensitive work.
• Hourly wage
• SIMPLE IRA
• Retirement program
• Health Insurance
• Access to excess produce from the farm as available
Hours of Operation
PEAK SEASON: (typically April-November): Monday-Friday 7:30/8:00 am-6:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
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OFF-SEASON: (typically December-March): Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
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SATURDAY WORK: We do work on Saturdays during the peak season on an as-needed basis to complete time sensitive work.
We seek individuals with the following characteristics:
- Hard-working with a positive attitude
- Good listening & communication skills
- Good critical thinking skills – able to problem solve in their own area, while understanding the connections with other areas of the farm
- Able to follow instructions
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team, but also able to work independently
- Willingness to learn new things and accept challenges
- Supportive of and receptive to learning and practicing organic farming practices
- Self-motivated
- Attentive to details
- Dependable & able to meet the expectations for time & attendance
When considering employment on our farm, be sure to consider a few important things:
- We expect work to be done to a high standard of quality. We are passionate about our business and our standards for quality are what have brought us success for over 40 years.
- We strive to get our work completed efficiently and have many time-sensitive tasks. As such, you need to be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- You need to be willing to work in any kind of weather, rain or shine, hot or cold. If we can harvest vegetables, we’ll be in the field.
- There is are opportunities for individuals that are willing to learn through hard work, keen observation, attention to detail, listening and asking questions. Opportunities for advancement may exist for individuals demonstrating a strong work ethic, superior performance and a commitment to our farm’s goals and values.
Opportunities Currently Available
Office Assistant with Food Safety Knowledge
As the Harmony Valley Farm Food Safety Coordinator & Office Assistant, you will contribute in a variety of ways to help us manage the many details that keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. We have food safety measures and practices in place. We encourage you to apply for this position even if you don't have prior food safety experience - a willingness to learn is what matters most.
Some of the responsibilities you assume will take place on a regular basis (daily, weekly, or monthly), while other projects and responsibilities may be seasonal or dictated by the needs of the farm as well as your skills and interests. Our overall goal is that you will, over the course of time, grasp the “Big Picture” view of our farm including how we operate from day-to-day, what our different markets are, and how all the parts and pieces need to come together. In doing so, you will see how integral your role is in offering support in ways that impact all areas of our farm. This is a full-time, year-round position, and you would need to work on-site.
Some of the core responsibilities include the following:
The person who will perform well in this position is attentive to details, is able to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as on a team, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is able to develop and maintain organization systems. Additionally, you must be proficient in working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe as well as have a willingness to learn additional computer programs you may need to navigate as part of some of our projects. A basic knowledge and interest in organic farming is helpful but not required as long as you have a willingness to learn. Spanish language skills could be helpful but are not required. Lastly, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is willing to learn and work along with us as we continue to evolve and strengthen our business.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com.
Some of the responsibilities you assume will take place on a regular basis (daily, weekly, or monthly), while other projects and responsibilities may be seasonal or dictated by the needs of the farm as well as your skills and interests. Our overall goal is that you will, over the course of time, grasp the “Big Picture” view of our farm including how we operate from day-to-day, what our different markets are, and how all the parts and pieces need to come together. In doing so, you will see how integral your role is in offering support in ways that impact all areas of our farm. This is a full-time, year-round position, and you would need to work on-site.
Some of the core responsibilities include the following:
- Learning and maintaining our Food Safety program, including our HAACP plan and taking the lead through our inspections.
- Maintain records for farm operations including input applications, plantings and acreages, irrigation water usage, harvest rate data, etc. while providing support to those gathering the data.
- Facilitate reporting records to agencies for programs and certifications related to organic certification and food safety while meeting critical deadlines.
- Assist with some seed ordering and planning as needed in the mid to late winter months.
- Provide support as needed during peak times to owners as well as other crew members to help us collectively meet our goals and deadlines.
The person who will perform well in this position is attentive to details, is able to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as on a team, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is able to develop and maintain organization systems. Additionally, you must be proficient in working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe as well as have a willingness to learn additional computer programs you may need to navigate as part of some of our projects. A basic knowledge and interest in organic farming is helpful but not required as long as you have a willingness to learn. Spanish language skills could be helpful but are not required. Lastly, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is willing to learn and work along with us as we continue to evolve and strengthen our business.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com.
There are no other current employment opportunities at this time
Feel free to submit your application for review for future employment