Seasonal Farm Hand

Project GROWS is hiring a Seasonal Farm Hand in Staunton, VA. The role involves working with the Farm Manager and Assistant to complete various tasks such as greenhouse management, seeding, pest management, irrigation, and harvesting. Additional activities may include garden education, community outreach, and administrative tasks. No degree is required for this position.
The Seasonal Farm Hand will work in partnership with the Farm Manager & Farm Assistant to create and ensure the completion of daily and weekly tasks. While day-to-day responsibilities may vary, job activities will include assistance with greenhouse management, seeding/transplanting, preparing beds, integrated pest and weed management, irrigation, harvesting/processing, distribution through sales and donations, maintaining facilities and tools, and working alongside staff and volunteers in farm tasks. While farming is the focus of this position, other job activities may include: ● Hands-on garden education (field trips, summer camps, in-school lessons, youth leadership program) ● Community events and outreach ● Mobile markets and farm stand ● Special events (annual plant sales, fundraisers, open houses) ● Administrative tasks as needed (record keeping, reporting, planning)