Sisters Hill Farm Apprenticeships in NY

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Sisters Hill Farm Apprenticeships in Stanfordville, New York – 2020

Sisters Hill Farm is a beautiful 300+ member vegetable CSA located in the Hudson Valley, now entering our 22nd year. We’re seeking 2 apprentices for the 2020 season. We see this as an educational role by the end of which we hope you’ll feel confident that you have the tools to start your own farm or farm project. Apprentices will take part in all aspects of the farm, from seeding to transplanting to tractor work to harvest to customer relations to advertising. There is a lot to do and a lot to learn for the apprentice ready to dig in and invest in their own experience. 

Check out our Apprentice Brochure for more information on the farm and the apprentice role. https://nebula.wsimg.com/1182ee4f595605506982223c5f2a2809?AccessKeyId=3B2317F6DF9AEFFC3FD7&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Desired Skills and Qualifications for Sisters Hill Farm Apprenticeships

• A strong work ethic with a sharp eye for detail and efficiency. Timeliness is important both for starting the day on the right foot and getting done all that must be done on the farm.
• Proactive, both in tasks and your own education. Even if there is not explicit instruction happening, there are always opportunities to learn. Apprentices should be thinking ahead to next steps to help the whole team move efficiently.
• Team player. Communication is vital for understanding instructions and maintaining a comfortable work environment. We all work together and we all take turns with farm tasks.
• Able to perform physical labor. There are often long days spent in uncomfortable positions in a variety of weather types. Apprentices should be able to lift 50 lbs, kneel for long periods, and be comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• A drivers license and clean driving record.

Compensation

Apprentices are paid a stipend based $11.80/40-45hr/wk, free access to vegetables on the farm, and housing on site. Work hours vary as needed depending on weather and harvest conditions. Sisters Hill Farm is part of C.R.A.F.T., an important educational resource for young farmers.

How to Apply for Sisters Hill Farm Apprenticeships

To apply please send the following to following to shfarm@optonline.net

1) Please supply the following information:

1. a) Tell us about yourself; your interests, your long-range plans, why you want to work on a farm.
2. b) What do you hope to learn?
3. c) Are you capable of long days of physical labor often kneeling?
4. d) Any special considerations we should know about (diet, health)?
5. e) Do you have any previous related work experiences?
6. f) Tell us what you think of our program, our policies, and how you would fit into our farm.
7. g) When would you be available? Any flexibility?

2) Please include a resume.

3) Please provide 3 references we can contact regarding your learning and work style.

www.sistershillfarm.org

127 Sisters Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581

shfarm@optonline.net

845-868-7048

 

• Learn more about farming and food jobs and internships, or learn how to post a job, internship, or apprenticeship opportunity on beginningfarmers.org by going to https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/