We are a small but mighty team and each year we hire individuals that play key roles in making the farm run. Working and learning outside are obviously the nuts and bolts of what we do. Each year brings new challenges and joys - no two years are the same!  Cloverleigh Farm co-manages our farm property with Ramble Creek Farm, which raises pasture-based beef, chicken, and turkey, forest-raised pork and culinary mushrooms. Working here means sharing this property with many animals and other humans. You're apt to learn a bit about animal agriculture, if you show interest, in addition to the vegetable production, which is the focus of our hiring. 

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​FIELD MANAGER

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Cloverleigh Farm is a USDA certified-organic diversified commercial vegetable business in operation since 2014. Located in Columbia (eastern CT), we work to produce high quality vegetables, herbs, and flowers for our local community through a large CSA program, several wholesale accounts, and Farm-to-School sales. Our standards are high and we expect all crew members to share these same standards.

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The Field Manager position carries the daily responsibilities of leading field work, harvesting, and greenhouse seeding. The field manager will work in conjunction with the farm owner/manager to prioritize activities for the week and the assistant manager will execute the plan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready for more responsibility and interest in playing a leading role in helping to grow a farm business. Because diversified vegetable production requires so much training, candidates for this position are required to have two seasons of full-time work on a mixed vegetable farm. Other qualities needed include a commitment to frequent and clear communication, willingness to jump in to get things done and the ability to foster a positive team environment and lead by example.

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This is a seasonal full time position March-November with potential to extend to part-time winter work based on high tunnel production and additional winter farm projects. Responsibilities also include managing the same CSA pickup day each week all season. We will be opening a new on-site farm store this year as well, bringing a new opportunity for sales growth.

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The field manager works a Monday-Friday schedule during March, April, & May and switches to Tuesday-Saturday for June to December. Hours average 30-40/wk. during March, April, November, and December. Hours average 40-50/wk. from May-October. Workdays begin at 8am in March, April, November, and December or as needed due to weather. The majority of high season has the team working a 7 am to 4 pm schedule. This includes a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch and short paid breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

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Requirements:

• Two years of full-time work on an established vegetable farm

• Ability to lead through example (in both words and actions)

• Comfortable working one-on-one with farm manager and as a team leader with the crew.

• Attention to detail and the ability to focus and work efficiently with skill

• Comfortable taking direction, giving direction to others, and asking good questions

• Positive attitude and great work ethic; good conversationalist, jumps in to help without being asked

• Follows instructions and asks for clarification when needed

• Works with a purpose, knowing when to get a move on and encouraging others to do the same!

• Comfortable in working in all types of weather conditions.

• Ability to kneel, bend, walk, lift, and carry 30-50 lb. crates of vegetables repeatedly and consistently

• Effective communication skills, kind disposition, interest in chatting with CSA members, and happy to share.

• Interest in high quality vegetable production and organic growing practices, working in conjunction with our partner livestock farm

• Experience in tractor work (laying plastic mulch, driving transplanter) or driving tractors at minimum

• Driver's license (needed for delivery van and on-farm vehicle as per farm insurance​​​​

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Compensation:

• Hourly pay. $19-22/hr depending on experience

• $200 gear stipend

• Workers compensation insurance

• CSA full share

• Paid holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day

• One week vacation (unpaid) to be taken in late August or September​

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If you are a motivated individual with a passion for farming and people, we would love to hear from you!

Contact owner Susan Mitchell at susan@cloverleighfarm.com with a statement of interest and a resume.

 

 

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FARM CREW, FULL SEASON

 

Cloverleigh Farm is a USDA certified organic commercial vegetable operation. We work to produce high quality vegetables, herbs, and flowers for our local community through a large CSA program, several wholesale accounts and Farm-to-School sales. Our standards are high and we expect all crew members to share these same standards.

The farm crew will be involved in: seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing & packing. The work is very physical and is geared toward those to love to learn and work in an outdoor environment. Responsibilities include managing the same CSA pickup day each week all season.

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This position is perfect for those who want to play a very integral role in a diversified farm business and enjoy learning and working in an outdoor environment. We share a property with a multi-species livestock farm and although the businesses are separate, there may occasionally be a crossover.

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This is seasonal work March/April-November which slows down toward the end of the season. Typical work weeks average 40 hours/week but can fluctuate due to time of year or weather. The crew typically works Mon-Fri 8-5 during March, April, and May, then switches to 7-4 Tues-Sat until October, after which we shift back to spring hours. The day includes a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch and short paid breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

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Requirements:

• On time (which actually means arriving early) each day.

• Attention to detail and the ability to focus on working efficiently and with skill

• Comfortable taking direction and asking good questions. Farms offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the season and every year is different.

• Positive attitude and great work ethic; good conversationalist, jumps in to help out without being asked

• Follows instructions and asks for clarification when needed

• Experience working for a farm, garden center, landscaper, restaurant, baker, construction etc. where hard work is done with your hands.

• Interest in working outdoors in hot, cold, buggy, rainy, sunny, or any and all conditions

• Ability to kneel, bend, walk, lift, and carry 30-50 lb. crates of vegetables repeatedly and consistently

• Good communication skills, kind disposition, interest in chatting with CSA members, and happy to share.

• Interest in high quality vegetable production and organic growing practices

• Comfortable working alone, in pairs, or small groups

• Driver’s license (for delivery van and on-farm vehicle as required by insurance)

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Compensation:

• Hourly pay. $17-$20/hr. depending on experience

• $200 gear stipend for full season, $100 for summer-only work

• Workers compensation insurance

• CSA half share

• Paid holidays of Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Please contact owner Susan Mitchell at susan@cloverleighfarm.com with a statement of interest and resume.

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FARM CREW, SUMMER SEASON

This position is perfect for those want to begin to work work in small-scale agriculture. 

 

The farm crew will be involved in: seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing & packing. The work is very physical and is geared toward those to love to learn and work in an outdoor environment. Responsibilities include managing the same CSA pickup day each week during the summer CSA season.

 

This is seasonal summer work May-August according to an academic calendar. College students encouraged to apply who are studying food production, horticulture, land management, plant science, but simple interest in farming is enough! We have had students from all different majors work on the farm.

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The summer farm crew works Tues-Saturday averaging 40-45/wk. Work days begin at 7 am and end at 4 pm with a 30 minute unpaid break for lunch and short paid breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.

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Requirements:

• Be on time, ready to learn, take direction and ask good questions. Farms offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the season. 

• Attention to detail and ability to focus to work efficiently and with skill

• Positive attitude and great work ethic; good conversationalist and eager to help out

• Follows instructions and asks for clarification when needed

• Interest in working outdoors in hot, cold, buggy, rainy, sunny, or any and all conditions

• Ability to kneel, bend, walk, lift, and carry 30-50 lb. crates of vegetables repeatedly and consistently

• Good communication skills, kind disposition, interest in chatting with CSA members, and happy to share.

• Interest in high quality vegetable production and organic growing practices

• Comfortable working alone, in pairs, or small groups

 

Compensation:

• Hourly pay, $17/hr

• $100 gear stipend

• Workers compensation insurance

• CSA half share

• Paid July 4th holiday​​​