Field Crew
NOW HIRING : Full-time Field Crew
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Start date: Approximately mid-May
Season: May-October; hours potentially available November-January
Hourly wage: The starting wage is $15-16 per hour depending on experience. Along with financial compensation, crew has access to fresh produce throughout the season.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We seek field crew for our not-for-profit community vegetable farm. This position would work under the guidance of the farm leadership team to complete various farm tasks each day in every kind of weather conditions.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work on harvesting over 50 kinds of vegetables throughout the season in a safe, efficient way;
- Work with the rest of the team in completing various field maintenance tasks, including weeding, transplanting, seeding, field prep, irrigation and tomato trellising;
- Regularly learn new tasks that arise throughout the growing season;
- Working with the team in wash/pack to complete washing, sorting and packing when needed;
- Occasionally interact with community members and volunteers with positive and professional demeanor while working in difficult conditions;
- Communicate regularly with teammates.
Minimum qualifications/skills/abilities:
- No previous experience necessary, but an ability to learn new tasks quickly is a must;
- Promptly and accurately complete tasks;
- Shift tasks as needed and work with various members of leadership team throughout the day;
- Work alone and in a group and stay focused on the task;
- Maintain a positive attitude and work-ethic during difficult or monotonous tasks;
- Work in varied environments, including rain, snow, heat, cold and wind;
- Regularly lift 20-30 lbs and occasionally lift 40 lbs;
- Regularly work in different positions throughout the day on varied surfaces, but often in one position for an extended period of time.
SOLA GRATIA FARM:
Sola Gratia Farm is unique in many ways. We are a community mission-based farm started by St. Matthew Lutheran Church, dedicated to making healthy food accessible for all by nurturing productive land and cultivating diverse, inclusive communities. The farm is committed to helping those who lack adequate food resources by donating 20-30% of our product to support regional food access programs, such as Eastern Illinois Foodbank and Jubilee Cafe. We grow a wide range of produce to support our 250 member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, farmers markets and several retail and wholesale clients. We operate a robust volunteer program and have many established and active community partnerships. The Farm promotes healthy lifestyles and community building through volunteering and service, special events and outreach and education programs. More information at
Send cover letter and resume to Traci Barkley, Sola Gratia Farm, 1821 East Mumford Drive, Urbana, IL 61802 or to [email protected]. Early applications encouraged. Scheduled interviews will begin December 1, 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Urbana, IL 61802 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Urbana, IL 61802: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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