2022  Employment Opportunities

  Mighty Food Farm has a caring work environment, where crew satisfaction and happiness is top priority!  We grow 14 acres of vegetables.  We have 230 member CSA, whom we pack custom ordered boxes for 3 days a week.  We also have a robust local wholesale route and attend the Dorset Farmers Market. 
​We have tractors and equipment, but also spend time weeding and harvesting by hand.  For 2022 we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our established and motivated team.  We are hiring for field crew (full season and summer) and the wash/pack team.  We work 7:30 to 3:30 with a 30 minute paid lunch break, and a 15 minute paid morning break, Monday through Friday.  If you have questions, want a farm tour, or talk on the phone please contact Lisa (owner/farmer).  Lisa can be reached easily by email : farmers@mightyfoodfarm.com.
Please know we are hiring only fully vaccinated people.  If you are not vaccinated for Covid-19, please do not apply.  The farm's Employee Policies, Covid protocols, and Health and Hygiene forms are at the bottom of the page.  

 
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Field Crew
We are seeking 3 field crew members.  We are hiring for Full Season Production Crew (April/May through November/December) and Summer Field Crew (May/June through August/September).  Tasks include, planting, weeding, harvesting, greenhouse work, pruning tomatoes, mulching, and more.  This position is 40 hours a week.  This is physically demanding position and we work in rain, heat, cold with a smile.  Please be sure you are physically able to work for 8 hours daily before applying.  Our field crew has fun and is a productive team!
Starting wage is $15.00/hour, more based on experience. Possibility of winter season employment. 
Click here for full job description!  Please email Lisa your application.  farmers@mightyfoodfarm.com.  

Pack and Washing Team Position
Washing and packing the veggie is an important and fun job on the farm!  We are hiring two wash/pack team members.  Duties include spinning and bagging salad mixes, packing custom CSA boxes, packing wholesale orders, and washing vegetables.  Wash/pack team members will also help with harvest in the mornings before headed into the wash room to start packing and spend some afternoons in the fields weeding and helping in the greenhouses.  This job requires great communication, a team-player attitude, and attention to detail.  Applicant needs to be able to lift 40 pounds and be on their feet for 8 hours.  
Hours are 7:30 to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  Starting wage is $15.00, more based on experience.  Please email Lisa your application. farmers@mightyfoodfarm.com.  Click here for full job description.  
 
Policy Information for Potential Employees

• Our Employee Health and Hygiene Policy is a form that all incoming crew must sign and date.
• We have Covid-19 protocols in place for incoming staff and current staff, which will be updated regularly.
• Please view our Employee Policies here, which covers all aspects of being employed at Mighty Food Farm (from vacations to sick leave, payroll, and more).  Mighty Food Farm Personnel Policy 2022.pdf

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Long term Crew member, David, pictured here loading CSA boxes for a pick up.

Above is the hustle and bustle of our washing and packing team!  From wholesale orders to packing custom CSA boxes, your days will fly by with this All star team!

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Mighty Food Farm
Job Application
 
Date of application submitted ________
Please complete the following questions and email to Lisa – farmers@mightfoodfarm.com
Name ____________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________________
Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________
 
Position applying for, please check one:

• Full Season Production Crew (April through December)
• Summer Season Field Crew (May/June through August/September)
• Wash and Pack Crew (May through November/December, with potential winter work)

 
Availability (potential start date/end date if applying for seasonal work):
 
Do you have schedule limitations that will affect your availability?
 
Do you have experience on a vegetable farm?
 
Are you able to lift 40 pounds?  Bend over for long periods at a time?  Work in all weather?
 
Are you a team player? 
 
Why are you interested in Working at Mighty Food Farm?
 
Do you have a valid driver’s license and transportation?
 
Can you be on time every day?
 
What skills would you bring to our team?
 
References: (list 2 or 3 professional references)
 
Lisa will contact you for a phone interview.  Thank you for your application and taking the time to fill it out completely.