FARM AND NURSERY CREW MEMBER
STARTS JANUARY, 2025
White Oak Farm is hiring a Farm and Nursery Crew Member to live and work at the Farm beginning January 1st 2025. We are an organic farm and environmental education center located on 62 acres in the small town of Williams in Southern Oregon. We are looking for an experienced farmer/handy-person to join our staff for the year and possibly beyond. The position will be available January 1, 2025 and also includes work-trade housing on the Farm. We are looking for folks that are passionate about organic farming and homesteading, and bring a hard work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude to their work.
Experience for the position should include living and working on an organic farm and competence with most aspects of production. White Oak is a diverse operation, with annual vegetables, seed crops, fruit trees and berries, animals, a native plant nursery, as well as a robust children’s education program. The position will have opportunities to be involved in all aspects of our work, with an emphasis on: seeding, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, weed-whacking and mowing, animal care (including goat milking), harvest, seed processing, nursery work, farm carpentry, eco-forestry, and environmental education. The position includes shared responsibility for animal and irrigation chores, as well as occasional farm caretaking while other staff are away. We are looking for an individual (or a couple) with the ability to communicate clearly and maturely; self-motivate; and work efficiently. Compensation includes a competitive hourly wage based on experience; access to farm fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk, cheese and meat; and use of Farm facilities such as ponds, trails and a sauna. We also have work-trade housing available in a small rustic cabin. The position has flexible hours ranging from 10-40 per week. Pay is $18-$20/hour based on experience.
White Oak Farm is committed to ensuring that our programs and hiring practices are welcoming and accessible to everyone, including women, people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ individuals, low-income individuals and immigrants. To apply please send a cover letter describing your relevant experiences and interests, along with a resume and references to info@whiteoakfarmcsa.org.
