The application period for 2026 employment is open
We are open for applications for:
Two Full Season (March-November) Field Hand Positions (average 32 hours/week… see below for details)
$17/hour… no previous experience necessary.
One Full Season (April-November) Part Time Wash Station and CSA Attendant (30 hours/week)
$17/hour… no previous experience necessary
Description of Work:
Work on the farm is overseen by the farm owner and manager, John Kenny. John works with the Big Train crew directly in all aspects of the farm including field work, greenhouse management, and marketing.
In 2026 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 rotation, starting in May, comprising the following hours: A week, 34 hours, B week, 34 hours, and C week, 30 hours. This is an average of 32 hours per week. Compensation is $17/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.
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.
Wash Station and CSA Market Attendant
For this special position we are looking for a person who can work well unsupervised both on their own and with the public. Responsibilities for this position include running our vegetable washing station (inside a beautiful barn) Monday and Tuesdays as well as co-running a large CSA pick-up at the farm on Thursdays.
Part time shifts available in April. Regular hours in May-November.
Some of the Perks
include 2 hour mid-day breaks, lots of interesting people (employees and volunteers), break room, 3 day weekend every third week, and nearby swimming options. Big Train Farm is committed to education and offers several classes and workshops over the course of the season through our sister organization, Seed to Seed Farm School. 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 filing out this online application (care of Seed to Seed Farm School): Work at Big Train
In addition to employment work-share positions are offered through our CSA program.
