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General Information
Red Hill Farm is located in Aston, which is 20 miles west of Philadelphia and just a few miles from Media, Pennsylvania. Our farm is part of the 183 acres of woodlands and meadows owned by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia--some of the last undeveloped land in Delaware County. Confronted with the pressures of development and concern for the environment, the congregation formed an Environmental Initiative Group with 16 strategies dedicated to environmental conservation and protection. Red Hill Farm is the congregation's effort toward promoting a healthy community by providing a place where people can learn the importance of healthy food, healthy soil, community, and a reconnection with earth.
On our five-acre farm, we grow over 30 types of mixed vegetables, as well as flowers and herbs, for our 150 members. We also utilize two 100' hoophouses to extend our growing season. Highlights of the farm include a children’s garden and a large U-Pick garden with blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
Position Details
Responsibilities include general farm work--planting, seeding, weeding, hoeing, harvesting, and washing. We consider our seasonal employees an integral part of the farm crew and provide a working knowledge of all tasks. Our goal is to provide employees with skills that will prove invaluable. We place responsibility on our workers, which makes everyone at the farm involved and invested in the season.
All farm workers are strongly encouraged to attend farming workshops/events throughout the region and to read books and articles related to sustainable farming in order to stay abreast of current issues/trends in local agriculture.
Additional Requirements: *Able to stand and walk for long periods of time *Able to bend repeatedly and lift 50 pounds *Must hold a valid driver’s license * Must be a steady and reliable worker *Able to take direction and work unsupervised * Respect and understand the philosophy of Red Hill Farm
Full-Time Seasonal Farm Worker
Position starts: April/May 2012
Position ends: November 2012
Schedule is M-F with rotating weekend watering. We place emphasis on having a balanced life and generally work from 7 A.M. - 4 P.M., an eight-hour work day, sometimes longer or shorter depending on the time of year and amount of work (one-hour lunch break, lunch provided).
The ideal candidate has at least one season of farming experience. Candidate with plans to farmlong-term and with previous tractor experience preferred.
We require a workday at the farm for applicants. To apply, please send a letter of intent, resume, and two references to Abygail Ollila,
redhillfarm@osfphila.org.
