Farm Assistant (Part Time)
Location: George Jones Farm 44333 St. Rt. 511, Oberlin, OH 44074
Position Summary:
City Fresh is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our non-profit farm box/CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program as a part-time Farm Assistant. The farm assistant will split time between the City Fresh Farm Box program and the George Jones Farm. Tuesday-Friday, the assistant will aid staff to fulfill farm box orders for the City Fresh farm box program by sorting, counting, and repackaging shares. They will also help clean up, store, and maintain the packing facilities, cooler, and transport vehicles. When not needed for farm box efforts, program assistance may consist of both facilities and farming support including planting, cultivation, watering, weeding, and harvesting. The farm assistant will perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure a well-functioning farm environment.
Requirements:
● Commitment to social justice and working with low-income individuals
● Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
● Comfortable with physical labor/able to lift up to 50 pounds
● Experience working within a garden or farm space (preferred but not required)
Work can be dirty, outdoors. Weather appropriate attire necessary.
Schedule: 20 hrs/wk, M-F 11-4. Candidates for this position must be flexible as hours may vary depending on daily needs.
Compensation & Benefits: Payment is $17 / hour, paid bi-weekly. All City Fresh employees receive produce as well.
Directions for Applying: Please send an email with the subject “Farm Assistant” to gjf@cityfresh.org with a note of introduction, previous experience, and availability.
Internships
Are you interested in working with City Fresh or the George Jones Farm? We host summer, winter, fall term, spring term, and year-long internships that require a commitment minimum of 10-hours and a maximum of 35-hours per week. Our hours are flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule depending on the project(s) you take on.
Your work at City Fresh will help combat climate change, increase fresh food accessibility in Northeast Ohio, and aid in the creation of a more sustainable and equitable local food system. We are currently seeking interns that are interested in the following project areas:
- Content Development and Nutrition Education
- Web Support
- Research Analytics
- Grant Writing and Development
If you have an idea for a project that aligns with our program and mission, or if you’re interested in assisting with the project areas mentioned above, get in touch with us. We look forward to working with you to create an internship experience that suits your goals and assists in creating and promoting a more healthy, vibrant, and just local food system!
Past Projects
Amanda came to us as a summer fellow courtesy of the OC EnviroAlums committee. In her fellowship, she focused on revitalizing the learning garden at the George Jones Memorial Farm. Amanda identified and transplanted beneficial wildflowers already on the farm into the garden and planted new blueberries and herbs. With this project, she aimed to make the garden a space to grow perennial food and medicinal plants, and where people could become familiar with native plants.
Work Study Opportunities
Oberlin Students! Join City Fresh as part of our work-study team and make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience! As a work-study employee, you’ll play an essential role in helping us deliver farm-fresh food to local families while promoting sustainable practices. This opportunity is perfect for students looking to develop skills in agriculture, community outreach, and nonprofit management. Flexible hours and hands-on experience make this a rewarding way to support your education and your community. Apply today and grow with us!