EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS

Running an organic produce farm is hard work, one that requires lots of manual labor and willing hands. It is also a community resource and lifestyle that few get a chance to experience. To fulfill both these requirements, JenEhr Family Farm offers a host of internships and opportunities to work on the farm.

Benefits of Working for JenEhr Family Farm

JenEhr offers a unique opportunity to watch life emerge and literally taste the fruits of your labor. It’s a great experience and a good chance to get your hands dirty and grow food.

In addition to the practical knowledge you’ll gain, employees benefit from living in the greater Madison area, a thriving small urban area, home of the state’s Capitol and the University of Wisconsin. Madison is a recreational paradise, with a park system covering 400 acres and several nearby lakes, camping and hiking.

Available Positions:

We’re currently recruiting full-time employees along with a dozen part-time interns for the 2008 season. Start early by sending an email of interest and attached resume file. We find that each year, we start getting interest and resumes by Christmas time and complete the hiring process sometime in April. Read what others have to say about their experiences working at JenEhr.
Crew Leader
Greenhouse/Hoophouse Manager
Pack Shed Manager
Assistant Pack Shed Manager
Crew Team Members
Internships
Poultry Help

A few disclaimers and explanations –

• All wages listed above start at $8 per hour.  While the farm certainly isn’t rolling in the dough, we believe strongly that we must pay a living wage to the folks who have made organic farm work a career choice.
• All positions are seasonal, from as few as three months up to eight months.  Our plans are to grow the farm so that we can offer year –round employment, but we’re not there yet.
• Really eating well is part of what an organic farm should be all about.  We provide three meals per week to our staff, prepared by some pretty amazing farm chefs.  We also make sure that everyone working with us has plenty to eat at home, with ample allowance for produce and chickens to meet your home eating needs.
• There is NO housing or health insurance offered with any of the positions offered at JenEhr Family Farm.  We understand this is a huge issue in both society and at our micro level.  But the economics of the farm simply make it impossible to offer any kind of health insurance benefits
• To apply for any of the positions listed, please email or snail mail a copy of your resume.  Most positions are filled by March 1st, so please don’t delay.