Spring Green Field Crew

The Savanna Institute is hiring a full-time Field Crew member for its Spring Green Campus in WI, focusing on agroforestry and farm management. Responsibilities include outdoor fieldwork, equipment operation, and assisting trainees. Required qualifications include farming experience and physical capability. The position offers a salary of $48,000 - $52,000 per year and benefits such as paid time off and health insurance. Applications are due by May 5, 2025.
Spring Green Field Crew

Application Deadline: 5 May 2025

Department: Spring Green Campus

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Spring Green Campus

Compensation: $48,000 - $52,000 / year

Description
The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Field Crew member to advance agroforestry by supporting the development and management of Savanna Institute’s Spring Green Campus Home Farms. The Home Farms feature the development of novel tree crop varieties within integrated agroforestry systems. This position will work closely with the Spring Green Campus Farm Director, other Savanna Institute staff, community partners, collaborating farmers/landowners, and farm visitors.
• This is a full-time, year-round position with flexibility for limited hours during the winter months. Part-time year-round employment will also be considered
• This position reports to the Spring Green Campus Farm Director

Duties/Responsibilities
• Outdoor fieldwork in agroforestry systems including: general upkeep, maintenance and site management of the four farms. Activities may include: mowing, weed management, ground preparation, tree planting, spraying, harvesting, pruning, chainsaw work, pest scouting, and any other associated field work tasks
• Operating tractor and other field equipment for farm and/or land management operations
• Supporting the maintenance of all farm operation equipment and infrastructure
• Assist in leading On-Farm Trainees and other seasonal field crew in day-to-day operations

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• 3 years farming and land management equipment experience (i.e. tractors and associated implements, mowers, powered hand tools, chainsaws etc.)
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to work outside, long hours in challenging conditions
• Commitment to participating in an open and collaborative environment
• Openness to participating in the development and establishment of new systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with regenerative farming, agroforestry, or perennial agriculture
• Strong desire and willingness to learn tractor and equipment operations
• Basic mechanic and carpentry experience
• Chainsaw certification or demonstrated experience equivalent (can train)
• Strong communication skills

Benefits
This position is eligible for the Institute’s benefits package. Benefits for full-time employees include 20 days of paid time off annually plus 11 civic holidays, 12 weeks of parental/disability leave annually, a dependent care flex spending account, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and reimbursement of healthcare costs (including ACA marketplace premiums) via an HRA plan.