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Viroqua, Wisconsin

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Opportunities

the crew, transplanting
We are always in search of hard-working individuals with an interest in being part of our team. We have several year-round positions in addition to employing seasonal employees during our peak season from April-November. While we actively recruit after January 1 of each year, we invite you to contact us any time of the year. Send us an email outlining your interest and experience as well as attaching your resume or a completed application from our website and we will let you know our current needs.
Please send inquiries to:
Harmony Valley Farm
S. 3442 Wire Hollow Rd.
Viroqua, WI 54665
608-483-2143
bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com

A pdf copy of our employment application is available here.

Benefits


In addition to an hourly wage, all full time employees are eligible to participate in our retirement benefits and health insurance programs. We also offer lunch for all employees prepared by our farm chef during the peak season, April-November. You will have access to produce from the farm when available. Opportunity for advancement always exists for individuals demonstrating a strong work ethic and superior performance.

Hours of Operation


During our peak season, April-November, work hours are 7:30/8:00 am-6:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break. In the off-season, work hours are 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Keep in mind this is a farm and there may be times when these hours will vary based on weather conditions, farm events, or other variable factors.

Positions

Shop Mechanic/Manager - Available Immediately

We are looking for an organized, people-oriented individual with a minimum of 2 years experience working as a mechanic. In this position, you will work both as a mechanic and shop manager. You will be responsible for all preventative maintenance and repairs for our tractors, trucks, implements and other farm machinery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Required Skills Include: Beneficial, but not essential: This is a year-round position. During the off-season, tasks include regular maintenance and repairs of all equipment. Valid driver's license is strongly recommended. This is a farm and food production facility. Cleanliness, efficiency and dependability are paramount.

Harvest Crew Coordinator - Position filled

We are looking for an organized, people-oriented individual who has a minimum of 2 years farming experience, with an emphasis on growing fresh market produce. In this position, you will work with the management team to plan field and harvest tasks and expedite job completion while working with a field/harvest crew of 20-30 people. You will manage quality control of product being harvested, supplies, and time usage. Basic tractor operation skills are required. Additional opportunities, based on experience, may include greenhouse management, planting, irrigation and other field work. Spanish language skills a plus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: This is a year-round position. During the off-season, tasks may include helping as needed in the packing shed, doing inventory of seeds, seed ordering and receiving, germ testing and end of season record keeping and production reporting. Basic computer skills are a must (Outlook, Word, Excel), advanced computer skills a plus.

Farm Chef - Position filled for 2011

The Farm Chef's contract is for our peak growing season April 4, 2011-November 19, 2011.
Are you looking for a creative culinary challenge and a chance to connect directly with your source of organic ingredients? We are looking for a creative individual with cooking experience and an affinity for organic ingredients who is interested in writing and preparing their own weekly menus based on the seasonal produce available from our fields and meat from our pastures. Your primary responsibility is preparing lunch for our crew of 45-50 Monday-Friday. The sky is the limit as long as the meals are prepared on time and are nourishing enough to fuel the appetites of our hard working crew and emphasize ingredients from our farm, supplemented with staple organic ingredients from other local producers, a monthly wholesale order, and our local food co-op.
You will also have the opportunity to serve as a resource for our CSA members by providing weekly recipes and information for our newsletters on vegetables they receive in their boxes, participating in and planning culinary aspects of on-farm events.

You will work collaboratively with the assistant farm chef to execute additional responsibilities including weekly blog entries, food preservation, food inventory management, etc. As the Farm Chef, you will be responsible for purchasing and budgeting as well.

You must have experience and references for previous work in the foodservice industry. Also must have basic computer and writing skills. This is a full-time, salaried, seasonal position.

Assistant Farm Chef - Position filled for 2011

The Assistant Farm Chef'scontract is for April 25, 2011- November 19, 2011.
We are in search of an individual with cooking experience and an affinity for organic ingredients to assist our farm chef, prepare dinner for farm residents and guests, and contribute culinary information to our weekly CSA newsletters. Responsibilities include assisting with lunch prep and cleanup several days weekly, assisting with food preservation projects, assisting with maintaining neat, clean and orderly kitchen and storage areas, and filling in for the Farm Chef in their absence. You will also have the opportunity to interact with CSA members at our three annual on-farm events and through weekly written and recipe contributions to our vegetable, fruit and/or cheese newsletters for our CSA members. You will also prepare dinner 4-5 nights weekly for 3-5 farm residents and any guests of the farm.
Previous culinary/cooking experience and references required. Also must have basic computer and writing skills. This is a part-time (20-25 hours/week), salaried, seasonal position.

Field Production Crew Member Position available March 1,2011

We are looking for an individual with 2 or more years of experience working on a farm to be part of our shop and field crew. Must be willing to learn organic farming methods and be a flexible, cooperative team member. Basic skills with preventative maintenance and repair of machinery and facilities, and computer skills are preferred. Depending on your skills & experiences, as well as the needs of the farm, you may work independently or as part of a team to perform any of the following responsibilities: This is a seasonal position, March-November. However, depending on your abilities and skills in the area of repair, organization, computer & writing skills, there is potential for year-round employment. We are looking to recruit individuals with an interest in working here for two or more seasons in order to build a strong team with continuity from one season to the next.

Delivery Driver Position Available Immediately

We are looking for an experienced truck driver with a valid CDL and a clean driving record. You will drive a 27' straight truck on a delivery route to Minneapolis/ St. Paul or Madison. If driving to the Twin Cities, you will leave the farm Wednesday evening, stay overnight in the Twin Cities, and complete deliveries Thursday morning before returning to the farm in the afternoon/early evening. If driving the Madison route, you will leave the farm very early on Saturday morning, complete deliveries and return to the farm in the afternoon. We are looking for more than just a truck driver; you will be representing Harmony Valley Farm to our customers as you do the deliveries with a helper. Responsibilities include:

Packing Shed Supervisor Position Filled

Possibility for this to be a job-share position during our peak season; willing to discuss options for both full-time & part-time.
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to work in our packing shed. In this position, you will work with our current packing shed coordinators and management to plan, coordinate and supervise the flow of production to complete washing and packing of product for distribution to our CSA, wholesale accounts and farmer's market. You will directly supervise packing shed crew members. Your job will be to have the 'Big Picture View' of the work that needs to be coordinated to meet deadlines, ensure product is handled properly, activities are coordinated with other areas of the farm, and packing shed operations and facilities are maintained.

General responsibilities include developing daily work plans, supervising wash/pack operations to ensure proper packing and maintain quality standards. Enforce and supervise sanitation practices, help to maintain general orderliness of the packing shed area as well as storage areas, coolers, greenhouses and other work areas. Prepare packaging needs (labels, boxes, containers, etc). Receive, label, store and inventory product being received from the field. Work with the crew to wash and pack produce as needed. Load and unload product and supplies on/off of trucks.
You will supervise packing shed crew members including delegating tasks, providing instruction, monitoring quality standards, paying attention to efficiency of tasks and making changes as needed, enforcing sanitation and procedural policies, holding crew members accountable for completion of tasks as requested. Additionally you will be responsible for transitioning crews to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
You will be responsible for completing daily product inventory and monthly supplies inventories. Also responsible for ensuring preventative maintenance is being completed and that safety practices are being followed in the packing shed.
With respects to our specific markets, your responsibilities will include the following:
    Your primary responsibilities include the following:
  • Wholesale/Retail Sales: Receive orders, communicate with Sales Manager, Bookkeeper & WS coordinator in the packing shed to ensure orders are filled and shipped correctly. You will also schedule and plan trucking, coordinate consolidated shipping /cross-docking.
  • Farmers Market: Ensure product being harvested for Farmer's Market is received from the field, washed, sorted and stored appropriately for market quality standards. Ensure all product is packed for market and load the truck including all needed supplies. Complete inventory of product upon return from market.
  • CSA : Coordinate washing and portioning of CSA produce in preparation for twice weekly CSA packing. Communicate with CSA coordinator regarding needs for completing CSA packing to meet deadlines
Required Skills Include:

Wholesale Sales Packing Shed Coordinator Position Filled for 2011

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to work in our packing shed. In this position, you will work with our current packing shed coordinators and management to plan, coordinate and supervise the flow of production to complete washing and packing of product for distribution to our CSA, wholesale accounts and farmer's market and supervise packing shed crew members.
As the Wholesale Sales Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and manage the packing and shipping of product to our wholesale and retail accounts. This will include planning how pallets will be packed, packing orders, supervising and participating in the wash and pack of products with attention to quality standards for the wholesale market. Additionally, you will be responsible for loading trucks and receiving product from other farms for consolidation at our facility. This position will be best filled by an individual who takes ownership of their responsibilities with attention to detail, an eye for quality, a strong work ethic, and physically fit.
General responsibilities include supervising wash/pack operations to ensure proper packing and maintain quality standards. Prepare packaging needs (labels, boxes, containers, etc). Wash and pack produce. Enforce and supervise sanitation practices, help maintain general orderliness of supplies, inventory and work areas.

Required Skills Include:
  • Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel)
  • Able to work as a part of a team with effective communication
  • Experience operating fork lift and pallet Jack
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Spanish language skills a definite bonus
Position available immediately

Assistant Production Manager Position Available Immediately

Required skills, qualities & experience include:
  • Experience operating tractors, skidsteers and other farm implements
  • Experience with mechanical cultivation, mechanical harvest, transplanting, irrigation
  • Understanding & experience in organic farming concepts and methods
  • Management experience
  • Keen observation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Able to work as part of a team with effective communication
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to the success of the farm
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Spanish speaking skills a plus, but not required

We are looking for an individual with a minimum of 2 years experience farming vegetables to join our team as our Assistant Production Manager. This is a key management position for our farm and finding the right match to fill this position is important to the future and continuation plan for our farm. The individual who fills this position will work closely with Richard (our founder and Farm Manager) to learn all aspects of managing the farm with particular attention to field and production areas. This individual needs to have a basic understanding of organic farming principles and concepts, experience with farm machinery and implements, experience managing people, ability to see 'the big picture' and be a forward thinker. Keen observation and attention to details are also important skills we are looking for.

Two years of farming experience is not enough to manage this farm from the start of employment, however we are willing to train an individual who does have a minimum of 2 years farming experience, is serious about a farming career, is looking for a long term career investment, and possesses the innate qualities and characteristics mentioned above.

In this position, you will assist with the planning and management of field operations including soil nutrition management, cover cropping, planting, weed control & cultivation, disease prevention and management, composting and maintaining surrounding field areas. Work will involve planning as well as execution of the plan, record keeping, and management of crew members. You will be an integral part of the management team and will work with other areas of the farm to manage and coordinate operations.

This is a year-round, full-time position. We are interested in retaining the individual who proves to be the right person for this position well into the future. The potential for ownership in shares of the farm exists for the right individual who demonstrates a strong work ethic and contributes to the success of the farm.