Our mission: Cultivating farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems to actualize the rights of under-resourced peoples.

Providence Farm Collective (PFC) is a non-profit organization established in 2019 with a vision of empowering just and equitable access to food and farmland! PFC provides underserved communities and individuals in Western New York with land to farm; business and farming education; affordable fresh produce; a place to share cultural farming traditions and the social, emotional and health benefits of nature.

Position Responsibilities:

Farm crew will be trained and supervised by the Farm Director.

Manage PFC’s Demonstration Plot:

• Manage PFC’s demonstration plot through field preparation, seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest management, disease management, irrigating, harvesting with support and training from Farm Director
• Utilize best practices for small-scale, diversified, organic production as taught by PFC
• Prepare for market including washing, bunching, and packing produce and flowers

Assist with general farm tasks:

• Operate equipment such as walk-behind tractors, utility vehicles, and irrigation system
• Assist with infrastructure construction and maintenance including fencing, barns, walk-in cooler, etc., as needed
• Assist with other farm tasks as needed such as cleaning and organizing

Provide Assistance to PFC Farmers:

• Provide support to PFC farmers by assisting with irrigation and bed preparation
• Provide translation and interpretation services, as able and when applicable
• Assist in communicating PFC’s expectations to farmers and assist farmers in meeting these expectations

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• At least three seasons of farming experience (in the US or abroad)
• Self motivated and works well independently
• Hard working, efficient, and positive
• Excellent communicator
• Reliable and responsible
• Ability to work well independently and with others
• Ability to bend and lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation
• Basic English communication skills
• Fluent in additional language spoken by PFC’s farmers recommended but not required

Term and Hours:

This is a seasonal position beginning in early May and ending in late October. Applicants able to work 20 – 40 hours per week will be considered. Work schedule is flexible but candidates able to work on weekends are preferred.

Application and Interview:

To apply please send a resume and a brief introductory note to [email protected]

If you do not have a resume please send us responses to the following questions:

• What is your experience working in agriculture in the U.S. and abroad? Please list any agricultural experience including: job title, location, years, and responsibilities.
• Why do you want to work at Providence Farm Collective?
• What other job experience do you have? Please list: employer, job title, job activities, years of employment.

We will contact qualified applicants to arrange an interview.

Compensation:

$17.00 per hour.