Company description

Dicot Farm is located about 45 minutes south of Washington, DC. We grow seasonal Certified Organic vegetable crops on 2-3 acres and manage 3-4 acres of soil-building cover crops. We sell at several farmers markets and wholesale outlets in the Washington, DC, region and have a local Southern Maryland Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

Entering our seventh season in 2021, we have many production practices in place, but are always looking for innovative ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive community on the farm and among our customers is critical to our farm’s mission, and we encourage applicants who support and will contribute to that mission.

Job description

Position:
We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who are interested in Organic and sustainable farming methods to support the work of our farm (greenhouse work, bed prep, planting, harvesting & packing, weed management, irrigation, tractor work, etc.). Ideal candidates will be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, but also be comfortable with completing routine tasks. Depending on experience and interest, team members may assist with managing certain farm operations.

Schedule:
We’re looking for employees who can commit to working from early April through mid-November full-time Tuesday through Saturday (40+ hours a week). Team members will spend the majority of time on the farm in Waldorf but may also assist at our farmers markets and/or CSA pickups. While we are planning to hire full time employees, there may be opportunities for part-time work for the right person. Please indicate if you are only available part-time in the application form.

Benefits:
Team members receive $11.60-$15.00/hr (depending on experience), workers compensation insurance, 40 hours paid time off (if commit to full season full-time work), and receive a weekly supply of vegetables. Housing on-farm is not available, but we are willing to offer assistance finding housing in the region if necessary. Employees also have the opportunity to accompany the farmers in attending educational sessions, field days on other farms, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Be enthusiastic and flexible, and have strong work ethic
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Be able to work 5 full days a week
• Able to complete manual labor including the following:
  - Sitting for long periods of time occasionally
  - Bending for long periods of time often
  - Lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs often
  - Able to work outdoors in extreme hot or cold for extended periods of time often
  - Able to detect and recognize ripeness of crops by color
• Have own transportation to get to and from farm in Waldorf (the farm is NOT DC Metro accessible – check directions to 13355 Poplar Hill Rd, Waldorf, MD, before applying to ensure you can get here)
• Have demonstrated interest in sustainable vegetable farming
• Have relevant past experience (e.g., gardening, farming, manual labor, restaurant/kitchen work)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $11.60 - $15.00

Application instructions

Deadline

January 23, 2021