Work with us in 2025
Job Title: Market Garden Farm Hand
Hours: Part time, 21 hours weekly.
Schedule: Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-4, Thursday 8-4**
**Please note during extreme heat events hours may be adjusted for worker safety.​
Employment Period: Position begins June 1st and runs through September 30th. Strong candidates may extend this employment period.
Compensation:
-Competitive hourly wage based upon experience
-$100 gear stipend after 4 weeks of employment
-Free produce weekly for personal use
-20% off retail price of meat for personal use
Location:
This position will be preformed at our Market Garden locations in both Hancock and Greenfield, NH.
Training:
Employee will receive on the job training in all tasks associated with the job to the specifications and standards of Backfire Farm.
Job Summary
The Market Garden Farm Hand will preform tasks related to the planting, growing, cultivating, harvesting and support of sales of our produce from our market garden. Candidates should expect to work outdoors in all weather conditions for the hours stipulated. Tasks may include but are not limited to weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, spreading compost, setting up farm stand booth, and taking occasional transactions.While experience is not required for this position, preference is given to individuals with a strong interest in organic, no-till agriculture and those with prior outdoor work experience.
Minimum Requirements
-Reliable transportation
-Reliable means of phone communication
-Ability to stand for duration of shift
-Ability to lift 50lbs
-Strong attention to detail
-Ability to take direction
-Ability to conduct sales related customer service at Farmers Market
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and 2 to 3 employment or character references to blackfirefarmnh@gmail.com no later than March 30th. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.
Fair Hiring Statement
Blackfire Farm LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive review for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.
Please note: this position does NOT include livestock work.
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