What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Farm Hand, Casey Farm position at Historic New England?
Description: Historic New England seeks seasonal farm hands to work at Casey Farm for the 2026 season. Casey Farm is a historic and USDA-Certified Organic farm. We have 8 acres in fruit and vegetable production for a weekly farmer’s market and a 180-member CSA program. Farm hands are involved in many aspects of field work from preparing fields and transplanting to weeding and harvesting, as well as preparing produce for CSA pickup and weekly farmer’s market set-up and breakdown. Farm hands may be involved in some aspects of animal care for chickens, pigs, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits raised for Casey Farm educational programs. No experience necessary - training is provided. Historic New England offers flexible schedules up to 40 hrs./week through Oct 31, 2026, with potential work through December. Some weekend hours required.
Qualifications: Farm hands must be punctual and reliable, be able to take direction and work independently as well as in team setting, be able and willing to work full days of physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and be able to work efficiently and quickly.
Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.