2025 Fall Semester Farm Crew - Student Farm at Penn State
2025 Fall Semester Farm Crew - Student Farm at Penn State
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
2025 Fall Semester Farm Crew Student Farm in University Park PA
The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State University Park is offering paid opportunities for current Penn State students interested in working with the Student Farm for the Fall 2025 Semester! Student farmers participating in farm crew positions assist in diversified vegetable greenhouse herb and cut flower production harvesting and marketing. Previous experience in relevant fields is welcome but not . We do ask students to be motivated to learn and contribute to a positive work environment.
Students participating in seasonal farm crew positions will gain a variety of entrylevel farming skills and we welcome farm crew members hoping to gain more indepth farm experiences and leadership skills to apply to the yearlong Student Farm Internship Cohort Program which will start the following spring.
Responsibilities
Fall Farm Crew members will assist with many operations on the farm. Essential roles include ensuring that safety produce quality and a fun work environment are maintained among coworkers volunteers Student Farm Club members and courses that may visit and work on the farm. Farm activities that farm crew members participate in may include:
Harvest wash and pack produce for distribution to campus dining and our directtoconsumer sales programs. Examples of summer & fall crops that we will be harvesting include tomatoes zucchini peppers herbs and fresh greens
Transplanting crops into fields cultivation weeding and general farm cleanup and maintenance
Assist with volunteer days events and other visits at the farm as needed
Schedule & Compensation
Pay is $11/hour
This is a seasonal position for the Fall Semester 2025: August 25November 21 with possibility for an earlier start date
815 hours/week MondayFriday with possible Sunday hours. We will work with you to schedule your farm work shifts around your fall semester class schedule
Qualifications
Able to prioritize and learn new tasks quickly meet deadlines and enjoy a fastpaced work environment
Must be selfmotivated and be able to work independently while also having the willingness to seek guidance and ask questions as needed from farm staff and other student farmers
Able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions including hot cold wind rain and snow
Able to lift 50 pounds
Own transportation between the farm and campus is (bus and Spin bikes available!
This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
