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Delivery Driver
Hours: Full time, Tuesday - Friday
Details: No CDL required, delivering veggies for home delivery, CSA pick-up locations and to restaurants -and occasionally FCPS schools too! Delivery areas include Washington, DC, Northern VA, Montgomery County, Baltimore City + County, Frederick, Annapolis. Looking for clean driving records, someone who has great attention to detail and can represent our farm business well to customers!
How to apply: Please send resume with references and let us know why you're interested by emailing Emma at emma@moonvalleyfarm.net
Greenhouse Hand
Job Description
Moon Valley Farm is seeking an experienced grower to work with our Production Manager to facilitate production in two greenhouses and eight high tunnels. This person should be versed in and passionate about organic agriculture and resolved to innovate and adapt as climate change and market interests fluctuate. We farm year-round and are always looking to improve our farming methods, yields, plant health and worker conditions. Additionally, as the farm continues to grow, we plan to expand and innovate with our greenhouse/high tunnel operations. The greenhouse hand should be willing and able to be decisive yet thoughtful in keeping all of these factors in mind. Hours will naturally need to be heavier in the summer than the winter, but the work is year-round and relatively consistent. Will work closely with farm owner Emma and the other managers.
ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate seeding operations
Organize and keep track of seed inventory
Maintain seeding records according to organic certification requirements
Ensure seeding and seedlings are on schedule according to production calendar
Lead a team that will assist in large scale seeding/transplanting projects
Manage greenhouse/high tunnel crop production and infrastructure
Create and execute on irrigation schedule for greenhouses and high-tunnels, including the use of timers and instruments for measuring moisture
Maintain healthy transplants/crops through regulation of temperature, scouting/spraying for pests, fertilization, etc.
Maintain greenhouse infrastructure (heat, plastic, tables, lights, etc) and communicate any/all issues or maintenance needs
Lead a team that will assist in large scale greenhouse/high tunnel projects
Facilitate Annual Plant Sale
Create and execute on a schedule for starting seedlings for our Annual Plant Sale in May
Organize greenhouses to promote sales and facilitate customer access
Track sales and update inventory as needed to match greenhouse production to customer needs
Desired Strengths and Experience
Strong sense of initiative
Commitment to organic and regenerative farming practices
Well organized, accountable
Continuous learner
Strong communication skills in managing teams and resources
Equally competent with plants and profits
Bilingual a plus
How to apply: Please send resume with references and let us know why you're interested by emailing Emma at emma@moonvalleyfarm.net
Pack Crew
Summary: We are looking for some amazing individuals to join our 2024 Pack Shed crew to work with our team to wash, sort and pack high quality, all local produce for the best customers in the region!
Schedule: Full time positions available for Sunday-Thursday hours approximately 7a-5p. Positions are seasonal, ending in November, or year-round for the right candidate. Includes 80 hours PTO for all year round, full time employees. Includes 40 hours PTO for all part time, seasonal employees. Pay starts at $17.20/hour with opportunities for advancement. All crew members get a full CSA box weekly, paid lunch break.
Responsibilities: Tasks include packing, sorting, washing and safely using equipment. Must have a willingness to learn and accept feedback. Work is both independent and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
Detail oriented
Efficient
Great work ethic
Comfortable working outdoors in all safe weather conditions
Valid driver's license
How to apply: Please send resume with references and let us know why you're interested by emailing Emma at emma@moonvalleyfarm.net