General Farm Description: Moonshot Farm is a sustainable cut flower farm in East Windsor, NJ. We grow flowers year-round in the field and greenhouses using geothermal and traditional heating methods. We market flowers to farmers markets in NJ and NYC, to a farm stand, and to a 150+ member flower CSA.
CRAFT Member Farm? No
Fecha de inicio de las prácticas: Mar-24 Fin de las prácticas: Nov-24 Number of Internship Available: 3 Application Deadline: Rolling Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months
Internship Details:
We are hiring an several flower farm workers to join our team on a rolling basis beginning in February-April 2024. We have both several part time (8-20 hours/week) positions available, year round.
This is a fast-paced and physically demanding role, with almost all working hours spent outside. We work in all weather conditions, rain or shine.
Key Responsibilities
Daily harvests of cut flowers for our farmers markets, CSA bouquets, and florist customers
Planting bulbs, plugs, and plants
Weeding beds
General farm maintenance, including bucket washing, organization, cleaning out barn/cooler, irrigation repairs, mowing etc.
Greenhouse work including starting seeds
For interested candidates, potential to help at farmers market and you-pick events
Ideal Candidate
Positive attitude, reliable, and open to learning new things
Ability to lift 60+ pounds repeatedly, squat/bend, and be on hands & knees for extended periods of time
Interested in organic/natural farming, botany, horticulture, landscaping, pest control
Organized and quick to learn new tasks
Some proficiency in speaking and reading English
Able to use basic technologies like Google Sheets
Able to commit to regular schedule – our crew typically works 7am-3:30pm on weekdays, with occasional Saturdays and overtime required
Reliable transportation
What We’re Offering
Hourly pay starting at $18/hour for part-time roles
Involvement and training in a diverse range of projects
Additional experience for interested candidates (e.g., helping at farmers markets)
Educational Opportunities: Paid time off to attend local farm-related conference; opportunities to learn about year-round cut flower cultivation; opportunities to learn about organic pest management, low-till methods, and greenhouse systems.
Skills Desired: Preference for folks who have worked on small farms before and enjoy the work
Meals: No
Stipend: Yes - $18+/hour
Housing: No
Contact information
Dirección de la granja: 415 Imlaystown Rd East Windsor, New Jersey, 08520