Garden Laborer

Position Title: Garden Laborer – Youth Worker
Department: St. Isidore’s Garden-Fitchburg WI
Employment Type: Full Time Seasonal
FLSA Status: Non Exempt

About Us:

Frostwood Farms is a hay and crop farming operation located in Fitchburg, WI. One acre of land is dedicated to growing tomatoes and peppers, our St. Isidore Garden. The Frostwood Farms Team is comprised of the Farm Team and the Garden Team who work together to tend the land.

As a Youth Gardener, you’ll work with a team to care for a one-acre garden that produces thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Garden Care & Maintenance

• Tend to a one-acre garden with approximately 3,200 plants.
• Perform daily tasks such as weeding, watering, pruning, stringing, harvesting, and disease prevention.
• Help maintain crop health and productivity—show extra love to the plants (especially the tomatoes).

Workplace Organization & Safety

• Arrive on time and ready to work each day.
• Follow all safety protocols, including wearing seatbelts when traveling.
• Keep the garden and work areas tidy: clean up after yourself, properly put away tools, and pick up litter.
• If tools or equipment are misplaced, return them to their proper place.

Teamwork & Community

• Be respectful toward supervisors, coworkers, and community members.
• Embrace teamwork and positive group norms while on the job.
• Participate in building a friendly, inclusive, and supportive work culture.
• Remember the mission: growing food to strengthen community food security in Madison.

Personal Wellbeing

• Take care of yourself: drink water, eat, apply sunscreen, and listen to your body.
• Communicate with staff if you’re struggling or need help.

Representation & Conduct

• Represent St. Isidore’s Garden/Frostwood Farms with respect and professionalism at all times—whether on-site, in vans, at donation sites, or during group outings.

Enjoy the Experience

• Have fun! Build friendships, create great summer memories, and take pride in your contribution to the community.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for working outdoors and learning about gardening.
• Dependability and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and take direction.
• Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions.
• No prior garden experience required—training provided!

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Paid July 4^th Holiday

Our Culture:

At Frostwood, every teammate is expected to demonstrate our culture. The Frostwood Culture is a model for how we operate.  It guides the way we act, approach our work, and support one another each day.  These values help us create a respectful and successful place to work. In all we do, we strive to do the right thing, and our culture holds us to that standard.

Apply today!