Wanderwood

We are a small team managed by Matt and Kelsey (owners / farm managers) and we work
cooperatively. All team members are asked to communicate with each other clearly and to respect and
honor differences. We are an inclusive and LGBT+ friendly team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm assistant tasks will be directed and supervised by the farm managers. Types of tasks will likely
include:
– Starting seeds and maintaining seedlings in an indoor growing space; observing and reporting on
seedling health
-Prepping planting areas
-Planting seedlings and direct seeding outdoors in various weather conditions; keeping records
with guidance
-Observing growing plants for signs of pests and disease
-Pruning growing plants
-Weeding and maintaining growing plants
-Working quickly both solo and with a team
-Washing and packing produce following our practices
-Record keeping activities (with guidance)
-Assisting with marketing and produce sales at weekly on-site farm stand
-Managing produce inventory in walk-in cooler
-Working on farm infrastructure (irrigation, tool storage, etc.) with guidance, as needed

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND TRAITS
-Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
-Familiarity with google sheets
-People skills: patience, positive, and welcoming to other staff and guests of the farm
-Ability to work through disagreements and find solutions; sense of humor
-Ability to honor and abide by COVID-19 safety procedures including wearing masks in shared
spaces if needed; maintaining good hand hygiene with frequent hand-washing; remaining at
home when you have symptoms or a known exposure to COVID-19 or food-borne illnesses
-Keeping good personal hygiene
-Proactive mindset; calm and resolute problem-solving. We are a “don’t panic!” kind of farm.
-Schedule flexibility when needed and a team-oriented mindset
-Strong organizational and multitasking skills, high attention to detail
-Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
-Heavy-lifting as needed; applicants should be able to lift and carry approximately 50 lbs
comfortably and safely.

B O N U S S K I L L S
-Experience with organic farming
-Love of cooking + eating farm produce!
-Experience with digital + social media marketing
-Experience with event work