North Star Orchard

Employment Opportunities

We have staff positions available for 2012 (see below for openings).

We operate a 125-member vegetable CSA, a very large fruit CSA, and sell everything else retail at producer-only farmers' markets. We grow non-certified organically-grown vegetables and IPM fruit. We are always interested in meeting motivated, efficient, and detail-oriented people with strong work ethics and the ability to work well with both staff and customers. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb a short ladder, and work in all weather conditions. On-farm shared housing in a large house at reasonable rent is a possibility. Email us with a letter of introduction and resume if you are interested in a position with us.

These are paid positions, not internships. There are opportunities to learn while working, especially for motivated individuals who are willing to read industry-specific material and ask questions of the farm owners. Many of our helpers have gone on to further education in sustainable topics/agriculture or to their own farming projects.

Seasonal Farm Helpers: PT/FT hours from April or May through the end of October or mid-November. Help with all phases of farm work, including planting, garden care, thinning fruit, harvesting, cleaning, packaging, and delivering CSA shares and/or helping at farmers' markets. $10/hr. with discounts on produce. Seasonal Helpers may have the opportunity to advance into a year-round assistant or management position, should one become available for the following year (with possible benefits and increased pay).