APPLICATION HERE
Interested in employment at Driftless Organics? Are you looking to work hard, get your hands dirty and learn something about how a successful organic vegetable operation works? Are you looking to spend the summer with a bunch of fun, hard working souls? Then Driftless may be just what you are looking for! There are several different positions we are looking to fill for the 2017-2018 seasons, including some year-round positions.
Harvest Team Member
— currently accepting applications for 2017 —
We are looking for someone who wants to work hard this summer/fall and maybe even learn a thing or two about medium scale vegetable production. Tasks include transplanting, weeding, harvest (including peas, strawberries and green beans), washing and packing. Harvest team members must always maintain an eye towards quality and a desire to work efficiently. Must work well with others.
Position runs from late-April – at least the end of December (and probably longer!)
Pack Shed Team Member
— currently accepting applications for fall/winter 2017 (and into 2018 and beyond!) —
We are looking for team members who don’t mind working INSIDE in our fancy new pack shed. Work includes washing, sorting and packing vegetables, working on the CSA line and other various fun packing shed activities. There will be some outdoor work as well, but it will be minimal.
Position runs from late-April – at least the end of December (and probably longer!)
Harvest Coordinator
— currently accepting applications for 2018 —
This position requires at least a year of prior experience working on a vegetable farm, preferably a CSA farm.
We are looking for someone with excellent leadership and organizational skills who can help direct a crew of 4-8 people. In this position, you will be required to focus on maintaining high standards of quality and consistency, along with striving towards maximum efficiency.
Position runs from the beginning of March until the end of December (and could very likely become a year-round position!)
Packing Shed Coordinator
— filled for 2017 —
We are looking for someone with excellent leadership and organizational skills who enjoys working indoors.
As the packing shed coordinator, you will be required to help organize the weekly washing and packing of over 400 CSA boxes, for several wholesale accounts and a for our farmers market stand. You will be also be required to lead a crew of 1-8 people in a high energy, fast paced environment.
Position runs from the beginning of March to the end of January (and could very likely become a year-round position!)
Assistant Packing Shed Coordinator
— currently accepting applications for fall/winter 2017 (and into 2018 and beyond!) —
We are looking for someone to assist with a variety of packing shed responsibilities including coordinating wholesale washing & packing, CSA line organization, pallet building and leading washing & packing crews. As the assistant pack shed coordinator, you will be working indoors for the majority of your time.
Position runs from the beginning of June to the end of January (and could very likely become a year-round position!)
Office Assistant
— currently accepting applications for position starting in October, 2017 —
For this position, we are looking for someone with computer skills (excel, gmail and social media sites mostly). Work includes data entry (entering yield & acreage data), helping to maintain our Facebook page, communicating with CSA members, some bookkeeping and delivery logistical work as well. 10-15 hours per week is all that is needed, but this could be combined with part time work in the field or pack shed to make it a full time position.
Tractor Operator
— currently accepting applications for 2018 —
Applicants are required to have a high level of organization and an attention to the details of ag equipment and tractors.
The “Jack (or Jill) of all Trades”
— currently accepting applications for 2018 —
From tractor to irrigation work, this position includes just about anything and everything we do on the farm. Work includes some harvest, irrigation, tractor cultivation, fencing, and much more! Ideally, we would like someone with some tractor operating experience and some shop experience is a bonus as well. Applicants are required to have a high level of organization and an attention to the details of ag equipment and tractors.
Delivery Driver – Local & Twin Cities Routes
— now accepting applications for 2018 —
We are looking for someone with a stellar driving record and experience with driving a delivery truck through a city. We have a half-day local (Viroqua & La Crosse) Wednesday afternoon route once a week and a full-day Thursday route in the Twin Cities. At some drops, hand unloading is necessary. Must have and up to date DOT medical card and a CDL is not required but is a definite plus.
Delivery Driver – Madison
— now accepting applications for 2018 —
We are looking for someone with a stellar driving record and experience with driving a delivery truck through a city. We have a short Saturday morning route once a week around the Madison area. At some drops, hand unloading is necessary. Must have and up to date DOT medical card and a CDL is not required but is a definite plus.
Position runs from the beginning of June until end of December.
