---

---

Location

Allentown, PA | United States

---

Job description

Rodale is offering an educational and hands-on opportunity for students to assist in all aspects of our organic farm program at the Founders Farm Campus.  Will be maintaining historical ornamental gardens first planted and designed by the Rodale family.  Students should be driven, hardworking, and committed to organic agriculture practices.  All Candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and be willing to work in all weather conditions. 

Responsibilities Could Include:

• Watering and maintenance of indoor plants, potted plants, and cold frames
• Establishment of vegetable and ornamental beds and planting of transplants
• Ongoing plant-care including pruning, dead-heading, watering, mulching, and weeding
• Preparation and application of organic fertilizers
• Field work (planting, harvesting, etc.)
• Weed and pest management
• Irrigation
• Harvest and package vegetables, herbs, and flowers for distribution
• Maintain organic and GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) records
• Assist other departments as needed
• Maintain, organize, and clean farm equipment and storage areas

Candidate Qualifications:

• Previous farming/ horticultural experience is preferred
• Knowledge and identification of annual and perennial plants preferred
• Interest in agriculture, landscaping, and farming, with a commitment to an organic planet
• Organized, attentive to detail, ability to work independently, multi-task and be a team player
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Knowledge and experience using string trimmer, leaf blower, backpack sprayer, drip irrigation systems, and garden tools preferred

• Ability to follow directions, problem solving skills and common sense
• Must be prompt, responsible, and focused
• Must be able to move freely around the farm, have the ability and willingness to operate light machinery

Additional Information

Location: Rodale Institute Founders Farm located in Allentown, PA

Schedule: Seasonal Position 40 hours per week for 12 weeks during summer season, dates flexible, and some weekend work will be required

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

---

Job tags

---

---

Salary