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.
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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

Bookkeeper

We are looking for the right person to work with our team as the Harmony Valley Farm Bookkeeper, with QuickBooks and data entry skills preferred. The right individual will possess exceptionally accurate data abilities, along with customer service knowledge. They will contribute to the farm in a variety of ways to help us manage the many details that keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Our overall goal is that over the course of time, the “Big Picture” view of our farm will come into focus! This includes 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 supportin ways that impact all areas of our farm. This position is a full-time, year-round position, and you would need to work on-site. 

Some of the core responsibilities include the following:
  • Payroll – including paying liabilities
  • Work with SESO and Richard to help secure H2A Visa workers each season
  • Human Resources – coordinating with Simple IRA and Health Insurance companies
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Invoicing CSA members and Wholesale/Retail accounts weekly
  • Setting up monthly CSA member EFT payments and entering each payment accurately QuickBooks
  • Using our bank’s remote deposit for received checks
  • Monthly and yearly sales and financial reports to the farm owners
  • Communicating with farm CPA firm on a regular basis
  • Balancing monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Update and maintain: LLC status, United Carrier Registration, US DOT number
  • Help and support the CSA program

The person who will perform well in this position is attentive to details, is able to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as being part of a team. They should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Additionally, they must be proficient in working with QuickBooks Pro desktop as well as Microsoft 365 programs and Adobe. They should also 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. 
Email bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com

Office Assistant with Seed/Greenhouse Knowledge

We are looking for the right person to work with our team as our Office Assistant with Greenhouse/Seed experience preferred. The right individual will possess strong and accurate data entry skills along with some knowledge of keeping inventory using Microsoft Access.  They will contribute to the farm in a variety of ways to help us manage the many details that keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently.  Some of the responsibilities 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 over the course of time, the “Big Picture” view of our farm will come into focus! This includes 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 the role is in offering support in ways that impact all areas of our farm.  This position is a full-time, year-round position, and you would need to work on-site. 
Some of the core responsibilities include the following:
  • Help plan our planting, planning and harvesting yield projections for the season to determine number of seeds needed
  • Use Access database to track and maintain seed inventory throughout the season
  • Sterilize and prepare seeds as needed ahead of greenhouse and field plantings
  • 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.
  • Learning and maintaining our Food Safety program, including our HAACP plan and taking the lead through our inspections

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. 
Email bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com

Office Assistant with Customer Service Experience

We are looking for the right person to work with our team as our Office Assistant. The right individual will possess strong customer service skills and accurate data entry abilities. They will contribute to the farm in a variety of ways to help us manage the many details that keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently.  Some of the responsibilities 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 over the course of time, the “Big Picture” view of our farm will come into focus! This includes 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 the role is in offering support in ways that impact all areas of our farm.  This position is a full-time, year-round position, and you would need to work on-site. 
Some of the core responsibilities include the following:
  • Accurately enter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) orders into a database as well as schedule delivery dates regularly
  • Respond to customer emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Help plan CSA share box contents on a weekly basis during the season
  • Finalizing CSA numbers each week, printing labels and commuicating specials to the harvest, packing and delivery teams
  • Coordinate and write our weekly newsletter adn promotional items
  • Facilitate email communications with members, site hosts adn delivery teams
  • Set up and maintain CSA database software
    Accurately enter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) orders into a database as well as schedule delivery dates regularly
  • Utilize creative ideas to reach people and increase visibility of our CSA program
  • Help plan and execute two yearly on-farm CSA events (June & September)
  • Set up and design annual CSA Calendar
  • Work with farm owners on CSA advertising/CSA Fairs/Promotions
  • Maintain and update website with newsletters and other items as needed
  • 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. 
Email bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com