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Available Positions & Descriptions below

Amber Waves is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to provide educational opportunities in agriculture for eaters of all ages. The work we do is driven by our core values of stewardship, sustainability, community, and exploration.

We pride ourselves in creating a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion good ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. The nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. Our dynamic team consists not only of farmers but also educators, cooks, public hosts, customer service associates, and many young people working their very first jobs. Perks of working at Amber Waves that every employee enjoys include: 25% staff discount the retail market, access to classes/events, among many others! As we hire and recruit staff, we look forward to providing opportunities for and developing employees who will grow with us into the future. We look forward to reading your application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us an email including your resume, cover letter and three references (please include an e-mail and phone number if possible and their relation to you) to Jobs@AmberWavesFarm.org. In the subject line of the email please state the position you are applying for. Applicants must apply on their own behalf, we don’t accept applications submitted by parents or guardians. You may stop by the Amber Waves Market during our business hours to speak to our team and fill out an application in person. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • New Hire Requirements

  • Available to attend employee orientation in-person. New hire orientation will include hands-on training for barista station, cashiering, stocking shelves, washing and packing produce, plus an overview of our company perks, policies, and expectations.

  • New hires must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Amber Waves is not able to sponsor foreign working visas.

  • Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to provide copies of working papers and maintain good academic standing in order to be eligible for employment. All scheduled shifts for minors will be in compliance with local labor laws.

  • We’re a farm: All positions require physical demands including: standing/walking for long periods of time over uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, or wet environments, working in and outdoors with exposure to the elements, repetitive motion such as lifting, kneeling, or bending; and carrying up to 50lbs at a time, with or without assistance.

Amber Waves is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas. Amber Waves encourages people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates and people from other underrepresented groups to apply. Amber Waves prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs. 

Farm Apprenticeship - Full for the 2025 Season!

Market Positions

  • Job Description:

    The Market Associate role is an essential part of our team; we rely on knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate staff members to communicate with customers and visitors. Ideal candidates must have a positive attitude and be ready to pitch in to assist with a variety of tasks.  

    Core Responsibilities:

    • Welcome and interact with the public, assisting visitors, answering questions, and addressing issues with the help of a manager on duty

    • Process orders and purchases at checkout with working knowledge of point-of-sale register system

    • Assemble to-go orders 

    • Maintain displays, ensuring all are fully stocked, fresh, and signed appropriately

    • Process and package back stock of inventory, including produce, grocery, bakery, meats, beverages, prepared food, etc. 

    • Perform general cleaning tasks, maintaining appearance and cleanliness both inside and outside of the retail market 

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • 1+ year prior work experience in food retail experience preferred

    • Outgoing and friendly disposition with desire to provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly

    • Self-starter and go-getter attitude with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

    • Attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills.

    • Understanding of urgency, prioritization, and quality/accuracy necessary associated with task completion

    • Passion for the Amber Waves educational mission & values of sustainability, stewardship, community, and exploration.

    • Confidence to share this knowledge and passion with the public

    Work Schedule & Compensation  

    • Full-time: 32-40 hrs/week. Must be available to work on weekends.

    • Part time: 20-30 hrs/week. Must work a minimum of 2 days per week

    • Market shifts may start as early as 7:00 AM or end as late as 6:00 PM.

    • Must be available through Thanksgiving

    • $16.50 - $18/HR, depending on experience

Farm Positions

  • Job Description:

    The field crew position is an important position at Amber Waves Farm. As a vertically integrated farm operation where we start vegetables from seed and also clean, prepare, serve, and distribute our products through our on-farm kitchen and cafe, retail market, and CSA, we are dependent on the farm team to grow high quality produce and manage the harvest and movement of this produce in an efficient manner. 

    The field crew is the backbone of our operation, and there is much to be learned while working with this team. This team member should be prepared for the physically demanding nature of this work, as well as working in all types of weather conditions. The position is both fun and challenging, and a great opportunity to develop a new skill set and learn. 

    Core Responsibilities:

    • Perform field work tasks such as seeding, planting, weeding, etc., harvesting produce according to daily orders, and washing and packing farm produce.

    • Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in food and food production, possess a hard work ethic, and a desire to be part of a team.

    • Learn and practice basic field work skills, as well as learn to manage time and resources efficiently.

    • Develop understanding of cultivating vegetable and flower crops.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Genuine interest in agricultural production.

    • Strong physical and mental work ethic, sense of pace and self-awareness, and desire to participate in daily field work as a productive member of the farm crew.

    • Desire to learn and improve one's skill set and knowledge base via hands on practice.

    • Strong organizational and time management skills anchored in successful completion of specific tasks.

    • Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with (and sometimes manage) others, including coworkers and the public.

    • Must be 18 years of age or older

    Work Schedule & Compensation:

    • Position Duration: July- October (Flexible), must commit to minimum 6 weeks

    • Flexible, minimum 3 days per week

    • Beginning hourly rate of $16.50/hour

  • Job Description

    Our farm mechanic oversees the management of equipment, including: tractors, tractor implements, vehicles, trailers, gators and golf carts, small machines (weed whackers and mowers), power tools, hand tools.

    Core Responsibilities:

    • Regularly scheduled maintenance, service, and repairs (either personally execute or arrange for additional professional work as needed (welding, miscellaneous mechanical work))

    • Equipment modifications and retrofitting

    • Manage stock levels of important shop and repair supplies (fluids, filters, fasteners, etc.)

    • Ensure work areas and tools are kept clean and stocked

    • Operate equipment as needed to move and unload material (skidsteer, front loader, trucks, trailers, wagons, etc.)

    • Retrieve parts, supplies, equipment, etc. from offsite locations

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Experience in diesel and gasoline engine repair and maintenance

    • Experience with small engines and hydraulic equipment

    • On call for emergencies only

    • Willingness to work outdoors

    • If part time, minimum of one full day or two half days per week

    Compensation:

    • Position Duration: Year round or seasonal (Flexible)

    • Flexible, full or part time - If part time, minimum of one full day or two half days per week

    • Start Date: Flexible

    • Hourly rate: $35-$45/hour DOE

  • Job Description

    The field crew position is an important position at Amber Waves Farm. As a vertically integrated farm operation where we start vegetables and flowers from seed and also prepare, bouquet, and distribute our products through our retail market and CSA, we are dependent on the farm team to grow high quality flowers, and manage the harvest and movement of these crops in an efficient manner.

    The field crew is the backbone of our operation and there is much to be learned while working with this team. The field crew team will be responsible for performing field work tasks such as seeding, planting, weeding, trellising, harvest, and bouqueting. This team member should be prepared for the physically demanding nature of this work, as well as working in all types of weather conditions. The position is both fun and challenging, and a great opportunity to develop a new skill set and learn.

    Core Responsibilities:

    • Perform field work tasks such as seeding, planting, weeding, trellising, harvesting flowers, and bouqueting according to market needs

    • Learn and practice basic field work skills, as well as learn to manage time and resources efficiently

    • Develop understanding of cultivating flower crops

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in cut flower production and floristry, possess a hard work ethic, and desire to be part of a team.

    • Strong physical and mental work ethic, sense of pace and self-awareness, and desire to participate in daily field work as a productive member of the farm crew.

    • Desire to learn and improve one's skill set and knowledge base via hands-on practice.

    • Strong organizational and time management skills anchored in successful completion of specific tasks.

    • Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with others.

    • This is a physically demanding position which requires: standing/walking for long periods of time over uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, or wet environments, working in and outdoors with exposure to the elements, repetitive motion such as lifting, kneeling, or bending; and carrying up to 50lbs at a time, with or without assistance.

    • Must be 18 years of age or older

    Compensation:

    • Position Duration: June - October (Flexible) 

    • Must commit to minimum 6 weeks and a minimum of 3 days per week

    • Beginning hourly rate of $16.50/hour