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CSA Farm Hand / Crew (6307)

Location: Chelsea, Maine

Job Number: 6307

CSA Crew positions available at Olde Haven Farm. The operation is a well established family owned CSA in Chelsea, Maine. Crew members must be responsible, hard working, and self motivated individuals. They must be able to follow direction and work well by themselves or with others. This work environment can be fun, rewarding and exciting but it can also be hard work in tough weather. We expect employees to stay focused and work efficiently. Crew members need to enjoy working and to feel satisfied by a job well done. At times work on the farm can be repetitive and tiring. We notice when employees remain motivated and hard working throughout the day.

Work includes:
Transplanting
Weeding
Trellising
Pruning
Crop management
Irrigation management
Harvesting
Wash and Pack
Greenhouse/High Tunnel work
Building and repairing farm infrastructure
Possible Farmers' Market work

Qualifications:
* Ability to work hard outside in a variety of weather conditions with a positive attitude
* Can lift 50lb, and has the physical health and ability to work often times repetitive tasks for long periods of time squatting or kneeling
* Ability to work well in groups and independently
* Pays attention to detail, able to hold onto multiple levels of instruction
* Goal oriented with a drive to see the job through
* Passion about the general success of the farm
* Ability to keep a positive, "can do" attitude throughout the season
* Good communication skills
* Ability to follow examples of how specific tasks should be done
* Ability to take constructive criticism and interest in challenging themselves to learn new things

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