Company description

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org

Job description

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Farm Laborer! We are looking to add an experienced farm laborer to work at Wozupi Tribal Gardens, a tribally owned and certified Organic farm. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and independent worker, a strong communicator, and someone who embraces challenges with energy and resilience, no matter the weather. If you are looking for a full-time and year-round position – we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and on-site clinics. Whatever your goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Job Overview: Farm crew members will work primarily in vegetable production, but may have opportunities to work in the orchard, greenhouse, native foods, maple syrup, or poultry enterprises. Primary tasks in the vegetable fields include harvesting, planting, and weeding. Demonstrates proficiency, personal initiative, and commitment to one or more of the following areas: vegetable field production, season extension, post-harvest handling, greenhouse, egg-laying poultry, grounds maintenance, equipment and infrastructure repair, orchard and/ or maple sugaring activities. May work autonomously with youth and volunteers.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline