Farm and Landscape Seasonal Worker Job at Rodale Institute, Allentown, PA

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  • Rodale Institute
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Rodale Institute is offering an educational and hands-on opportunity to assist in all aspects of the organic farm program at our Founder's Farm campus in Allentown, PA.  Interested candidates should be driven, hardworking, and committed to organic agriculture practices.  Candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and be willing to work in all weather conditions. 

Responsibilities Could Include:
  • Watering and maintenance of indoor plants, potted plants, and cold frames
  • Establishment of vegetable and ornamental beds and planting of transplants
  • Ongoing plant-care including pruning, dead-heading, watering, mulching, and weeding
  • Preparation and application of organic fertilizers
  • Field work (planting, harvesting, etc.)
  • Weed and pest management
  • Irrigation
  • Harvest and package vegetables, herbs, and flowers for distribution
  • Stocking/set up of Farm Stand
  • Maintain Organic and GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) records
  • Maintain, organize, and clean farm equipment and storage areas
  • Assist other departments as needed
Candidate Qualifications:
  • Previous farming experience is preferred
  • Knowledge and experience using string trimmer, leaf blower, backpack sprayer, drip irrigation systems, and garden tools preferred
  • Interest in agriculture, landscaping, and farming, with a commitment to an organic planet
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Able to multi-task, work independently, and be a team player
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Must be prompt, responsible and focused
  • Must be able to move freely around the farm to operate light machinery
Schedule:
  • This is a seasonal position, up to 28 weeks.  Candidates must be available to minimally work mid-May through mid-August
  • 40 hours per week

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

Job Tags

Seasonal work,

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