SUS: Bates Summer Farmer (S99929)

Summary

The Bates Sustainability Office is hiring two head farmers for Short Term and the summer season. We are looking for candidates that have strong farming experience, and farm management is preferred. Knowledge of crop rotation, cover cropping, organic farming practices, and vegetable pests a plus. Commitment to a 20 hour work week throughout the summer is required.

Please contact Tom Twist via email, ttwist@bates.edu or phone with questions – 207 332 9366.

Basics

  • Department: Sustainable Bates
  • Supervisor: Thomas Twist
  • Office Location: Cutten Maintenance Center
  • Email: ttwist@bates.edu
  • Hours: 20
  • Workers: 2

Responsibilities

Typical farm physical labor, planning, etc. The job entails complete oversight of the Bates Garden, which includes: Raising seedlings in the greenhouse Transplanting and trellising Composting Direct seeding and mulching Weeding and watering Organic pest control Harvesting and washing produce for Dining

Requirements

Farm management skills- Crop rotation- Organic pest control- farm or garden management experience- crop planning- weeding, watering, composting

Reporting

Reports to Thomas Twist, Sustainability Manager, works with Bates EcoReps