Job seekers welcome

As of 4/8/08 we are no longer seeking applicants to work here in the 2008 season.

Tragically, we are losing two of our wonderful co-workers this winter.  Kenji is moving to California and Dave is moving to Rwanda.  So we'll be hiring several new staff next year, and if you're interested, or know someone who is, this is a great time to introduce yourselves to us. 

We are much more likely to hire individuals who have worked with us in the past--as volunteers, worksharers or otherwise--than people we have never worked with before.  In addition to helping us get a sense of the applicant's work style, it also helps the applicants when they have a clear idea of what the commute to the farm is like, and of course, what it really means to labor in the fields. 

We plan to hire both part-time and full-time staff, and our starting wage is currently $9/hour.  We'll begin interviewing in February and make our hiring decisions by around mid-March.  Positions will begin around April and end around the end of September, though this may vary considerably, depending our needs and the availability of the applicants. 

So just to be clear, we're not taking resumes now, but if you think you might want to work here next year, let us know you're interested, and give us a chance to get to know you now while we can work with you in the field.   

-Carrie

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[Kristin - Clagett Farm Staff]

February 2008

Job Announcement – Farm Labor

From the Ground Up seeks full-time and part-time Farm Laborers to help raise organic vegetables on Clagett Farm, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Working with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Capital Area Food Bank, this is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to combine working outdoors with an interest in sustainable agriculture and social justice. Positions are available from March through November.

FROM THE GROUND UP
From the Ground Up is a joint effort of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Capital Area Food Bank. From the Ground Up brings nutritious, fresh produce to communities of all income levels throughout the Washington DC area, and educates the public about the relationship between agriculture, our environment, the food supply and hunger. We raise vegetables in an environmentally sensitive manner on 15-acres of Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clagett Farm. We have a 250 member CSA and also distribute forty percent of our harvest to low-income households in Washington, D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ON-THE-JOB EDUCATION
Farm Laborers will assist the Vegetable Production Manager in all aspects of farming, from greenhouses to the field, to harvest and distribution. Activities vary continuously but the work can be difficult and strenuous under hot and humid conditions. We also expect all staff to work well with volunteers and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who take joy in hard work, and who are committed to social justice and sustainable agriculture. This position requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. No experience necessary for the part time positions. Farm work and tractor experience preferred for the full time position.

The full time position runs from mid-March 2008 to November 2008. Part time positions are from May to September 2008. All staff must be available to work Saturdays. All first-year staff receive $9.00/hour, plus plenty of fresh vegetables. There is no housing available on the farm. Located only 15 miles from Washington, D.C., it is a perfect location for anyone who would like to commute from D.C., Annapolis or the suburbs.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a resume and brief letter explaining why you want to work as a farm laborer with CBF’s Clagett Farm to clagettfarm@cbf.org or call 301-627-4662 to schedule a visit. For more information about the farm, check out www.cbf.org/clagett or www.clagettfarm.org.

From the Ground Up – Clagett Farm
11904 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
clagettfarm@cbf.org

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.