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I hire strong, reliable, attention to detail workers who can ask questions as needed, interact kindly with clients/neighbors, and stay focused on the work at hand.
Employment Application Questions:
What is your work history? Provide 3 references.
What are some challenges you’ve faced in a work environment and how did you handle them?
What days are you available? Can you start work at 9am sharp?
Why are you interested in this work? What is your experience with gardens, growing food, and/or the natural world?
Part-Time Work: Crew Positions
Work is 2-3 days a week, on Tue/Wed/Fri, depending on weather and schedule. Days are usually 9am - 4pm, with a paid lunch break and no expectation to stay after 4pm. Reliable transportation required, because job-site locations change with short notice. Gardening or landscaping experience can be a plus, but is not necessary. I have hired many excellent people with no experience, who simply had a desire to learn.
Pay is $18/hour, with a raise to $20/hour after your first month and $22/hour after your first season.
To apply, use the contact form with responses to the questions above.
Spring
April 1st - June 30th
Fall
September 1st - November 15th
Part-Time Work: Mapping Assistant
Mapping assistants work with me to measure sites, draw basemaps, and ink/re-ink designs. Strong mathematical and spacial skills required, along with comfort working outdoors. Carpentry/building experience is a plus, as this can build one’s awareness of physical spaces. No computer skills required.
I hire practical, reliable folks who can ask questions as needed, value details and precision, and interact kindly with clients/neighbors.
Work is 1-2 days a week, on Tues/Thurs, mainly (but not always) in Greenfield. Days are 10am - 4pm. Pay is $18/hour, with a raise to $20 after your first month and $25/hour after your first season.
To apply, use the contact form with responses to the questions above.
Summer-Fall
July 15th - November 15th
Operations Leader (position filled)
Running and coordinating machine work, materials, and tree work. Work is 2-3 days a week, on Tue/Wed/Fri, depending on weather and schedule. Days are usually 9am - 4pm, with a paid lunch break and no expectation to stay after 5pm.
Pay is $45/hour, with a raise after your first season.
To apply, use the contact form with responses to the questions above.
Spring
April 1st - June 30th
Fall
Sep 10th - November 22nd (labor day to thanksgiving)
Internships
I accept interns who have strong attention to detail and a desire to lean. To apply, use the contact form with responses to these questions.
Internship Application Questions:
Are you applying for a UMass internship? Which term (see below)? Who is your internship coordinator?
What are you looking for from this internship?
What is your experience with gardens, growing food, and/or the natural world?
What is your work history? Provide 2 references.
What days are you available? Can you start at 9am and stay until 4pm? (During the winter internship, start time would be 10am)
Internship Options
Winter 2024 [Jan - April] / Spring 2024 [May - June] / Fall 2024 [Sep - Nov]
UMass Sustainable Food and Farming Internship
6-10 Weeks: One Day a Week
Interns develop hands-on skills, plant knowledge, and permaculture design experience. Commitment is one day a week, from 10am - 4pm. Questions about college credit? Contact Renee Ciulla @ rciulla@umass.edu
Spring: mid-April - June
Summer: June - July (you must be registered for UMass Summer Term to apply)
Fall Term: September - Mid-November
Summer Internship
6 Weeks: 1-2 days a week
Interns develop hands-on design skills, including measuring, mapping, and drafting. Commitment is 1-2 days a week. Good spacial awareness and comfort with measuring required.
Summer Term: July - August