What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barn and Horticulture Assistant position at Join Us?
Reports to: Barn Manager
Essential Functions:
The Farm Assistant will split time between Hope Farm/New Hope Community’s Greenhouse Program and New Hope Community’s Therapeutic Riding/Animal Therapy Programs. Hope Farm is a three-acre organic farm in collaboration with SUNY Sullivan’s Sustainability Team and Culinary program, offering hands-on educational, therapeutic, and recreational benefits.
- Assist in providing supports to all farm programs: Therapeutic Riding Program, Animal Assisted Growth and Wellness Program, and Hope Farm and Greenhouse Programs. Schedule is flexible, and will be determined by the Head Farmer and Barn Manager, depending on events/seasonal program needs.
- Perform organic crop production duties such as planting, seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest control, harvesting, and washing vegetables, fruit, and micro greens at Hope Farm and New Hope Community’s Greenhouse
- Provide full attention to safety of riders and condition of tack at Horse Barn. Assistant is responsible for the direct care of animals, including, but not limited to feeding, watering, and cleaning stalls and cages, and assist in regular observation of behavior and training for NHC’s therapy horses (if applicable)
4. Assist with farm activities for Living Arts Center Day Programs, Without Walls Day Programs, and NHC’s Supported Employment Program in collaboration with Head Farmer and Barn Manager
5. Assist with daily upkeep of the work environment
6. Train and direct farm staff and volunteers in farm activities, including planting, harvesting, washing produce, food safety, etc.
Additional Functions:
1. Participate in staff in-service training programs as requested by the Barn Manager and Head Farmer, including NHC mandatory trainings and occasional meetings.
2. Responsible for all other related work as requested by the Barn Manager and Farmer.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
· Frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, walking, and bending.
· Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs independently.
· Operate gardening/farm equipment, willing to learn operation of tractor
· Occasional exposure to high noise levels.
· Exposure to all types of weather.
· Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Hourly rate for this position is $18.00.
Salary : $18