{"id":345,"date":"2018-02-07T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T14:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/?p=345"},"modified":"2018-02-07T14:23:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T14:23:12","slug":"become-part-of-crossroads-farms-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2018\/02\/07\/become-part-of-crossroads-farms-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Become Part of Crossroads Farm&#8217;s Team!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"Empty\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><center><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"http:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/images\/crossroads_smaller.png\" width=\"145\" height=\"129\" \/><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFarmatG?lang=en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/bc_twitter_logo.PNG\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crossroadsfarmatgrossmanns\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/bc_facebook_logo.PNG\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xroadsfarmliny\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/nlt_instagram_logo.png\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/><\/a><\/center><center><center><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_volunteer_button.png\" width=\"124\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_donate_button.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/education.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_learn_button.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 300px;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #009900;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; color: white;\"><a class=\"mediumlinks\" style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica; color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/#!about-the-farm\/c1p71\">About Us<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"mediumlinks\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/#!upcoming-events\/cqnr\">Events<\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Become Part of Crossroads Farm&#8217;s Team!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/farm.PNG\" width=\"501\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a farmhand to assist with field and greenhouse work. Experience in farming, horticulture, or environmental sciences is a plus, but willingness to work hard, take direction, and learn from our farm managers is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Please read the description below and forward your cover letter\/resume in .doc or pdf format\u00a0 to <a href=\"mailto:judi@nassaulandtrust.org\">judi@nassaulandtrust.org<\/a>. Thank you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Position:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Farmhand \u2013 (Full-time \u2013Seasonal \u2013 March 2018 through Nov. 2018 \u2013 5 Day Weekly Rotational Schedule)<\/p>\n<p>Reports To:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Farm Managers<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Job Summary<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Works under the direction of the Farm Managers in the day to day farm operations with a concentration on field preparation, cultivation, machine maintenance in accordance with NOFA-NY organic farming guidelines. The Farmhand takes direction from the Farm Managers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Job Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Farm Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seeds and grows in Crossroads Farm\u2019s greenhouse.<\/li>\n<li>Sows seeds directly in the fields.<\/li>\n<li>Assists with the maintenance of perennial beds (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, herbs), the Teaching Garden, and the apple and pear orchard. This includes sowing seeds, weeding, transplanting, pest control and harvesting.<\/li>\n<li>Informs Farm Managers of crop and field progress and any issues.<\/li>\n<li>Performs temperature logging of off-site compost used at Crossroads farm per NOFA requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to learn and employ biodynamic principles.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares and applies compost, cover crop and crop rotation plans.<\/li>\n<li>Plows and prepares fields.<\/li>\n<li>Operates tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, hog brushes, and other machinery to maintain the farm and fields.<\/li>\n<li>Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.<\/li>\n<li>Transplants seedlings in a timely manner.<\/li>\n<li>Uses appropriate action to control pests and weeds in the fields.<\/li>\n<li>Irrigates and cultivates crops.<\/li>\n<li>Harvests vegetables, herbs, berries and fruit in a timely manner.<\/li>\n<li>Repairs, maintains and stores all necessary farm equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Performs record keeping tasks related to the farm field and greenhouse operation.<\/li>\n<li>Must have valid drivers license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 align=\"left\">2. Development Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep abreast of organic farming techniques, local sourcing and sustainable food practices by attending conferences\/workshops and reading books and journals available in the farm library.<\/li>\n<li>The Farm Managers will institute and maintain a system for providing feedback on the job responsibilities and performance of the Farmhand.<\/li>\n<li>Create and implement a plan for your own growth and development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"SmallWrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">480 Hempstead Avenue &#8211; Malverne &#8211; NY &#8211; 11565 &#8211; <a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=480+Hempstead+Avenue,+Malverne,+NY&amp;aq=0&amp;oq=480+hempstead+avenue,+malverne&amp;sll=42.746632,-75.770041&amp;sspn=7.332503,10.865479&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=480+Hempstead+Ave,+Malverne,+New+York+11565&amp;t=m&amp;z=17\">google map<\/a> &#8211; 516-881-7700 &#8211; <a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"mailto:info@nassaulandtrust.org\">info@nassaulandtrust.org<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" bgcolor=\"#ccff99\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\">donate<\/a> to make a fully tax-deductible contribution. \u00a0Or click <a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\">volunteer<\/a> to offer your time. \u00a0Our success depends on you, our extended farm family!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\">\u00a0<\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_volunteer_button.png\" width=\"124\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_donate_button.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/education.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_learn_button.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">A stewardship project of the <a href=\"nassaulandtrust.org\">Nassau Land Trust<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; [profilelink] &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"[emailprivacyurl]\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 About Us\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0Events &nbsp; &nbsp; \u00a0 Become Part of Crossroads Farm&#8217;s Team! We are seeking a farmhand to assist with field and greenhouse work. Experience in farming, horticulture, or environmental sciences is a plus, but willingness to work hard, take direction, and learn from our farm managers is essential. Please read the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2018\/02\/07\/become-part-of-crossroads-farms-team\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Become Part of Crossroads Farm&#8217;s Team!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":356,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions\/356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}