Tollgate Farm Operations Assistant / Professional Aide

Responsibilities

• Assist with vegetable crop production, including planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Support Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operations, including washing, packing, and distribution of produce.
• Perform routine groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, and weed management across farm, public, and program areas.
• Aid in seasonal field operations, such as hay production and general agricultural tasks.
• Assist with basic livestock care, including feeding, watering, and general upkeep, as needed and based on training.
• Operate farm equipment such as tractors and zero-turn mowers (training provided).
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and functionality of farm facilities, including restrooms and public-use spaces.
• Support volunteer group workdays by assisting with setup, coordination, and task execution.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and general operational support as needed.
• Collaborate with staff across program areas to support ongoing farm operations and evolving seasonal priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture, landscaping, groundskeeping, or related outdoor work preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and safely operate farm equipment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be at least 18 years old (required for equipment operation).
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and specific, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.).
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.