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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We are accepting applications for the 2023 growing season. Read below for details on open positions. To apply, please send us an email at info@moonshotfarm.com with your resume and a cover letter noting relevant experience, future plans, and why you are interested in the job. Please put "Employment" in the subject line. Top candidates will be invited for a paid trial day at the farm. Please note that we may not be able to respond individually to all applications.

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Current open positions -  scroll down for details:

  • 2023 Flower Farmers

  • Adminstrative Assistant

2023 Flower Farmers

We are hiring several farmers to support our cut flower operations in 2022. Seasonal position running from March through Thanksgiving, with full-time, year-round employment opportunities available for the right candidates. This is a fast-paced and physically demanding role, with work hours spent outdoors in all weather conditions.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Transplanting, harvesting, and weeding cut flowers

  • Assisting with greenhouse seeding and bulb planting

  • Physical tasks like moving crates and laying landscape fabric

  • General farm maintenance, including bucket washing, organization, sweeping, mopping, cleaning out barn/cooler, irrigation repairs, etc.

  • For interested candidates, potential to help at farmers market and you-pick events

 

Ideal Candidate

  • 1 years of crop farming/market gardening experience preferred but not required

  • Interested in organic/natural farming, botany, horticulture, pest control

  • Ability to lift 60+ pounds repeatedly, squat/bend, and be on hands & knees for extended periods of time

  • Organized and quick to learn new tasks

  • Able to use basic technologies like Google Sheets 

  • Able to commit to regular schedule, 20-40 hours/week, until Thanksgiving - we have a very small team and reliability is key

 

What We’re Offering

  • Hourly pay starting at $17/hour (more based on experience) 

  • Involvement and training in a diverse range of projects

  • An inclusive and welcoming workplace

  • Additional experience for interested candidates (e.g., helping with animals)

  • Paid time off and fee reimbursement to attend one local farm-related conference

  • Additional benefits for full-time employees in year two (e.g., IRA with match)

  • Earned sick leave in accordance with NJ state law

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

 

We are seeking an administrative assistant/bookkeeper for approximately 8-10 hours/week, with potential for more as the farm grows. This is a fully remote contractor/1099 position and you can set your own hours. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Replying to emails and messages from customers

  • Submitting weekly payroll info to our payroll company

  • Creating templates for commonly asked questions

  • Drafting quotes for weddings and events

  • Communicating with florists and wholesalers regarding orders and availability

  • Paying farm bills and expenses

  • Ordering farm supplies 

  • Brief weekly or bi-weekly meetings with owners to discuss tasks

  • Organizing expenses and maintaining books in our accounting system (Xero)

  • Minor website maintenance to ensure it stays accurate

  • Help with on-boarding paperwork for new employees

 

Ideal Candidate: 

  • Background as administrative assistant, bookkeeper, etc.

  • Responsive, creative, competant

  • Familiarity with Quickbooks or Xero, Wix website platform, Google Sheets is a plus

  • Familiarity with farms not necessary

 

We are offering:

  • $20/hour (more based on experience)

  • Flexible schedule (set your own hours)

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