Seasonal Farm Laborer - Rodale Institute

Easton, PA 18045

About the Job

Rodale Institute is seeking Seasonal Farm Laborers to join our team at our St. Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic Farm in Easton, PA. The St. Luke's Organic farm is a partnership between the Rodale Institute and the St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) to create an innovative farm-to-hospital model. Our farm grows annual and perennial crops using organic techniques and provides CSA & wholesale orders to the SLUHN. Applicants are encouraged to have prior agricultural and/or holistic health experience, although not required. This position is best for individuals who are prepared to work full-time in a professional farming environment. Seasonal Workers report directly to the Farm Manager.

Responsibilities include:

Execute day to day farm operations
Greenhouse duties: seeding, watering, plant care
Field work: weeding, pruning, plasticulture, row cover, transplanting, harvesting
Facilities: repairing infrastructure, sanitation, compost, event preparation, landscaping
Packhouse duties: washing, sorting, packing
Maintain equipment, tools and spaces to be functional
Irrigation installation, maintenance, removal
Organic pest management
Harvesting produce
Follow all food safety protocols
Keep records of all farm activities to be submitted daily

Qualifications:

Able to operate equipment safely, training will be provided
Able to work independently, in a team, and lead farm tasks
Able to adapt to repetitive tasks & the demanding changes of the farm
Able to lift 50 lbs., and be on feet for 8 hours a day
Willing to engage with a dynamic & practical learning environment
Willing to work in all weather conditions
Valid Driver's License

Schedule:

40 hours per week
Monday - Friday with rotating weekend shifts
March through October 2025

Expectations:

Embody Rodale Institute’s Core Values: Courage, Caring, Empowering, Integrity
Embrace mission-driven teamwork

Travel:

May be required for this position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

Source : Rodale Institute