WELCOME TO WEAVERS WAY FARMS!

Weavers Way has two farm sites in Northwest Philadelphia, located a few miles apart from one another. The farm sites consist of a 1 acre farm at the Awbury Arboretum (the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm), and a 2 acre farm at Saul High School (the Henry Got Crops farm), as well as a 1.5 acre fruit, nut and berry orchard adjacent to the Henry Got Crops farm at Saul. Both farms offer experience with small-scale, diversified, no-till organic farming and the opportunity to develop skills in greenhouse production, season extension, pest management, planting, weeding, harvesting, farm market experience, as well as volunteer management. Each farm grows a unique set of vegetables, few of which are duplicated at the other farm. The harvests of the two farms are coordinated in order to satisfy our existing outlets. Each farm position will focus most of their time at one of the two sites, yet we all work in conjunction with one another, as one team. Produce from the two farms is sold at the four Co-op stores, our Henry Got Crops CSA, our on-site farm market, the cafeteria at Saul High School and occasionally a few restaurants in Northwest Philadelphia as well as. The Henry Got Crops site also hosts the education programs of our affiliated non-profit, Food Moxie. The Henry Got Crops farm is located right on the campus of Saul High School and through the facilitation of Food Moxie, teachers and their classes come to the farm on a regular basis and are involved in the operations of the farm.

JOIN US AS A FIELD ASSISTANT!

This is one of four field assistant positions working at Henry Got Crops, working alongside the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager. This part-time position is our most seasonal, from June until August, working to support us at our busiest time of year. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini are at their peak, and this field assistant position is geared towards harvesting and maintaining these crucial summer crops, along with others. Expect tomato pruning and trellising, early morning cucumber picking, and fast-paced hot summer harvest days with a dedicated field crew! 

PURPOSE

To assist with all farm operations and the implementation of the seeding, planting and harvest plans for the farm. This position is ideal for someone who has a season of farming experience and is looking to deepen and broaden their farming skills at a community centric, urban, production farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The field assistant is responsible for supporting the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager in day-to-day farm operation and maintenance. Basic tasks include preparing beds, planting, watering, and harvesting, as well as amending the soil, weeding, thinning, and pest and disease prevention and control. Field assistants should be comfortable instructing, supervising, and working alongside a diversity of volunteers and high school students. 
• Weavers Way Farms consists of two vegetable farms and an orchard. Our food goes to our 270-person CSA, Weavers Way stores, an on-site farm market, and other outlets in the community. The assistant position will primarily focus on one of the two vegetable farms, but may be required to help with large harvests or large projects at the other farm location, on an as-needed basis. Field assistants may also be asked to assist with the on-site CSA pick-up or in the orchard.
• We are primarily a no-till farm but field assistants may occasionally use a walk-behind two-wheel tractor. Field assistants will also use mowers, weed whackers, and frequently drive a utility vehicle on-site. Field assistants may also be asked to utilize our farm truck to move plants, produce, and supplies between farms. Training will be provided.
• Administrative tasks include clocking in and out, completing invoices, logging harvest pounds, submitting receipts for expense reimbursements or mileage reimbursements if any arise.

HOURS, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS

• Hours and days are dictated by the ebbs and flows of the season. The Field Assistant is expected to work 5 days a week, averaging 25-29 hrs per week. More/less hours per week might occasionally be necessary during the slower/busiest times of the season. Occasional weekend days might be requested for special events or additional harvesting. Any rare weekend day will be scheduled with as much advance notice as possible.
• This is an hourly paid position, starting at $16/hr, eligible for a $0.50 raise after 6 months, eligible for Weaver Way Co-op benefits. Farm staff are welcome to have produce from the farms, and receive a staff discount and working member discount of 15% at Weavers Way Coop and our own Farm Market. All hours worked over 40 hours/week are straight pay, not subject to overtime rate, unless the assistant engages in “non-agricultural labor” such as working at the farm market.
• Staff must complete child abuse clearances and a PA background check.

For questions, please contact the Farm Team at farmer@weaversway.coop

• A season of farming, landscaping or gardening preferred.
• This position provides us support during our peak harvest, June, July, and August, and you should be able to commit to working these months. 
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work swiftly and independently, with a high attention to detail and quality controls
• Ability to work with and supervise volunteers and students of all ages and abilities.
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.