The application period for 2025 employment is open
We are open for applications for:
One Full Season (March-November) Part Time Assistant Manger Position (31 hours/week)
$17/hour… 1-2 years of farming experience needed to apply. Point-person position for field work. Minimal/no management experience required to apply.
Three Full Season (March-November) Full Time Field Hand Positions (average 34 hours/week… see below for details)
$16/hour… no previous experience necessary.
One Summer (June-September) Time Part Time Field Hands (13 weeks, 22 hours/week)
$15/hour… great summer job between high school or college semesters.
Description of Work:
Work on the farm is overseen by the farm owner and manager, John Kenny. John works with the Big Train field crew directly in all aspects of the farm including field work, greenhouse management, and marketing.
In 2025 several multi-year coworkers will be present to assist in management of the weekly routine.
Full Season Field Hand Positions
Field Hands work on a rotating schedule. The schedule is a 3 week rotation, starting in May, comprising the following hours: A week, 34 hours, B week, 42 hours, and C week, 26 hours. This is an average of 34 hours per week. Compensation is $16/hour plus a three-quarter share in our CSA program. A three-quarter share is roughly $25/week of vegetables.
Part-time shifts begin in March and full-time shifts begin in May.
The Part Time Assistant Manager Position is a fixed schedule with work Sunday afternoon, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for a total of 31 hours/week. This compensation for this position is $17/hour and a three-quarter share in our CSA program. Part-time shifts begin in March and full-time shifts begin in May. Sunday afternoons off will be available occasionally throughout the growing season.
The Summer Part Time Field Hand Positions will be a fixed schedule with work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning the last week of May/first week of June. Compensation is $15/hour and a 3/4 share in our CSA program.
Field Hands should be comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of weather. We expect employees to be prompt to work, curious about the work they do, and courteous to their coworkers, customers, and volunteers on the farm. This position is a great opportunity for someone interested in a full-immersion experience on a small-scale, regenerative, organic vegetable farm.
Some of the perks include 2 hour mid-day breaks, lots of interesting people (employees and volunteers), break room, 3 day weekend every other week, and nearby swimming options. Big Train Farm is committed to education and offers several classes and workshops over the course of the season. We are very open to sharing the structure of our business and can provide workshops and presentations on business planning, etc.
Some things to consider are : We do not hire couples. Reliable transportation to the farm is necessary for each employee. Heavy lifting is involved. Field hands must be available for the majority of the growing season (April-November) with some flexibility available for trips, etc.
Apply by sending a resume, a brief cover letter about your interest in the position and include two professional references. Send to bigtrainfarm at gmail dot com
In addition to employment work-share positions are offered through our CSA program.