Looking for a dynamic job on a regeneratively-minded farm? We’re excited to expand our team for the 2023 season! Because we are a small operation, diverse tasks are shared between our employees. This page lists the total amount of assistance we are looking for this year, and we’ve broken everything down into three distinct job positions. However, if you see tasks in multiple different positions that appeal to you, we may be able to tailor a position to your interests/needs. Email Kelly at willowandoakfarm@gmail.com with any questions or to submit your application! We expect to begin interviews by early-mid March.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

 

Field Assistant 1: Flower & Delivery Focus (3 days/week, Mon-Wed)

• Harvest and process cut flowers for wholesale and retail sales

• Arrange flower bouquets for CSA and farmers market

• Assist in field tasks to bring flowers from seed to sale: bed prep, weeding, sowing, planting, trellising, bucket washing, etc.

• Deliver wholesale and CSA orders (flowers, eggs, and chicken) around the Eugene/Springfield metro area, safely driving the farm’s delivery vehicle (Tues & Wed afternoons)

• This seasonal position runs from Apr-Nov at minimum. Some additional hours may be available in Mar and/or Dec (to be discussed between employee and farm owners).

• May be combined with the Market Assistant position if more hours are desired

 

Field Assistant 2: Flower & Chicken Focus (4 days/week, Mon-Thurs)

• Harvest and process cut flowers for wholesale and retail sales

• Arrange flower bouquets for CSA and farmers market

• Assist in field tasks to bring flowers from seed to sale: bed prep, weeding, sowing, planting, trellising, bucket washing, etc.

• Assist with pasture-raised chickens (~1/2 day/week). Tasks vary week to week and may include:

  • Chicken chores: Feeding, watering, moving mobile shelters, brooder maintenance, collecting eggs, etc.

  • Post-harvest tasks: Egg washing/packing, inventorying birds post-processing, etc.

• This seasonal position runs from Apr-Nov at minimum. Some additional hours may be available in Mar and/or Dec (to be discussed between employee and farm owners).

• May be combined with the Market Assistant position if more hours are desired

 

Market Assistant (1-2 days/week, Thurs & Sat)

• Staff farmers market booths and assist with setup/breakdown. We attend:

  • Lane County Farmers Market (Sat, Mar-Dec): ~8 hrs/week; requires meeting farm owners at market (no driving to/from the farm required)

  • Amazon Community Market (Thurs, Jun-Oct): ~7 hrs/week; requires driving our market/delivery van to and from the farm

• Conduct sales with accurate handling of cash, card, and token transactions

• Maintain booth, presenting an abundant and neat display of all products

• Provide excellent customer service with kindness and enthusiasm, and talk to farmers market shoppers about our farm, answering any questions they may have about our practices and products

• May be combined with a Field Assistant position if more hours are desired

 

DESIRED SKILLS

• Some experience working efficiently and effectively in an organic production farm setting. Direct experience with cut flowers or chickens is not required (We’ll train you!), but it is a plus.

• Physical ability to work on your feet for long periods of time and work in varying physical positions (standing, bending, kneeling). Ability to safely and consistently lift 50 lbs

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)

• Clear, compassionate and direct communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. We value having a positive and reciprocally caring work culture, and good communication skills are a huge part of this!

• Proficiency working alone and with a small team

• Desire and enthusiasm to learn, think critically and ask good questions!

• For employees arranging flowers: A creative practice in any visual art medium can be helpful, as it provides a basis for understanding color, form, balance, etc. in bouquets

• For market/delivery drivers: Clean driving record; comfortable safely driving a delivery van

 

COMPENSATION

• $15/hour to start, with raises twice per year: Cost of living raise in July (proportionate to minimum wage increase), and experience-based raise in January for returning employees

• Paid sick time provided, accruing according to hours worked

• Abundant free flowers, free eggs each week, and discount on pastured chicken

• Market staff: $10/week trade value with other vendors at market

 

READY TO APPLY?

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to Kelly and Adam at willowandoakfarm@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!