Seasonal Farm Worker

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Landscape with gas-powered and hand-operated tools
• On-going landscaping tasks include: mowing, weeding, string trimming, planting, pruning, dead-heading, building new beds and box plots, etc.
• Aid with watering and/or irrigation
• Aid with installing irrigation
• Aid with facility maintenance such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, washing, minor repairs, etc.
• Aid with establishing and maintaining ornamental and herb beds
• Aid with event setup and cleanup
• Maintain roads by laying gravel to fill potholes and removing tree limbs
• Perform roadside cleanup when necessary
• Remove tree limbs and other plant debris from fields and lawns
• Remove plastic contaminants from fields and compost piles when necessary
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment, and storage areas
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, such as mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc. Training will be provided when necessary
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and be a team player
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to move freely around the farm to operate light machinery
• Must be comfortable receiving direction from senior farm staff
• Must be prompt, responsible, and focused
• Must be organized and attentive to detail
• Previous landscaping experience is preferred but not required

Schedule

This is a seasonal position, 10-25 weeks, April - September 2026
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Compensation & Benefits

$18.00 per hour
Seasonal employees are eligible for statutory benefits such as social security, worker’s compensation, and unemployment compensation but are not eligible for Rodale Institute benefit programs including severance benefits

Other Expectations

Individuals must be committed to the farm's success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual's success
To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors