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Current Openings

There are lots of ways to get involved at Hawthorne Valley Farm and we welcome your inquiries!

Full-time Positions

  • Day Chef, Hawthorne Valley Farm Store

    Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a full-time Day Chef to assist in all aspects of running the in-house kitchen operation, ensuring that all foods prepared reflect our organization’s mission, are presented aesthetically on a timely basis and meet all sales and margin goals.

    The ideal candidate will have:

    • Professional culinary experience.
    • The ability to set and execute work priorities in the absence of the Head Chef.
    • A passion and commitment for biodynamic, organic, local, and natural foods.
    • Experience in serving the public.
    • Must be a team player, work well under pressure, and be organized, flexible, self motivated and willing to work long hours and weekends.
    • A willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.

    This is a full-time position. Hourly wage is negotiable and based on experience. Excellent benefits package. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for an 8-hour shift. Position is available immediately.  We are an EOE.  Please send resume via email to the Store Manager. No phone calls.

  • Baker

    HAWTHORNE VALLEY FARM BAKERY, Ghent NY is looking for a full-time experienced Baker to join its expanding operations.  Our bakery produces a diverse line of certified organic artisan breads and pastries and mills organic grains on premise to produce superior quality breads.  The Baker works in conjunction with the Bakery Production Supervisor and our team of bakers.

    Ideal candidates will have a:
    • minimum of five years of professional baking experience.
    • thorough knowledge of pre-ferments and sourdoughs, and be skilled in the mixing, kneading, and hand-crafting of traditional breads and pastries.
    • knowledge of all aspects of high volume production including baking times and temperatures of a variety of baked goods, the materials and techniques used in volume production, food sanitation principles and the ability to operate sophisticated bakery equipment.
    • strong communication and organizational skills base.

    Our Bakery sells its product line at its stand at New York City's renowned Union Square Green Market, our Farm Store and through other regional markets. Our bakery is located in Harlemville, NY about 35 miles southeast of Albany, 20 minutes from Hudson, New York and the Southern Berkshires of Massachusetts and 2.5 hours from New York City.

    Candidates must have the ability to do manual work in a production environment, be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for an 8-hour shift and be able to meet flexible hours and shifts according to production needs.  Please visit www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org to learn more about our farm.  This is a full-time, permanent position; hourly wage is negotiable and based on experience, excellent benefits package.

    Position is available immediately, EOE, please send resume via e-mail by clicking here.

     

Part-time/Summer Jobs

  • Vegetable Washer and Quality Control Coordinator

    Hawthorne Valley Farm seeks a part-time person to wash and sort vegetables that come in from the fields. This position has the responsibility of ensuring high quality control standards for farm vegetables that go to CSA members, the Green Market, the Farm Store and the Visiting Students Program. A high volume of vegetables passes through the vegetable wash room; as such, working efficiently is a must to ensure satisfied customers.

    This part-time position is for three full days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and is seasonal from May 29 through to November 2.

    The ideal candidate will be able to:

    • Work as part of the farm team with good communication skills
    • Organize work flow efficiently
    • Work independently, with training and frequent check-ins with the farmers
    • Lift 50 pounds on occasion and stand for the whole day’s work
    • Record the passage of vegetables through the wash station, using excellent counting skills

    The compensation is $300 per week. We are an EOE. Please send resume and inquiries to Katy Lince. No phone calls, please.

     

  • Nurse/House Parent Postion

    This person is responsible for the medical needs and well-being of up to 45 campers ages 8 to 15 and 25 counselors and permanent staff members per session of camp. Along with typical camp nursing duties this position is also responsible for daily household chores (laundry, etc.), maintenance of an old farm house, and directing the flow of children to and from activities. This position supports and reports to the Camp Director.

    Qualification and Requirements:

    Licensed RN and available to work for 7 weeks, June 25 to August 12. Applicant should have prior working experience with children, be a responsible and hard-working team player, with a friendly, nurturing bedside manner, strong assessment abilities, and confidence in own nursing skills. A familiarity with an anthroposophical approach to child wellness is helpful but not required. A love of nature and farming is a plus. New nursing graduates are welcomed.

    The Nurse/House Parent salary is based on experience with a range starting at $5,000, plus room and board.

    For more information, please contact Helen.

    Responsibilities:

    Dispense meds, homeopathic remedies, dietary supplements, administer first aid for minor injuries, ensure the health and safety of campers and staff, daily sick calls, weekly health checks, communicating specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff, medical record keeping, liaison with state health department, local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, communicate with parents, accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments. Be a "summer mom/dad" to our campers, direct children to and from activities ensuring the proper attire is worn, wake up children, comfort homesick children, water plants, monitor staffing requirements, and when time permits participate in camp activities and events.

    Start date: Monday, June 25, 2012

Internships

Internships refer to fixed-length opportunities in the realm of farm-based education. Current opportunities include:

  • Internships

    For information on internships at Hawthorne Valley Farm, please click here.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships refer to fixed-length opportunities in the realm of food production and food enterprise. This includes traditional vegetable and livestock apprenticeships as well as structured learning opportunities in the bakery, creamery, and kraut cellar. Current opportunities include:

  • Apprenticeships 2012

    All apprenticeship positions are filled for the 2012 season. We will begin reviewing applications for the 2013 season in August. Please visit the Apprenticeships page for the most up-to-date information on available positions and position descriptions.

Camp Counselors

  • Summer Camp Counselors

    For information on summer camp counselor positions, please click here.

Camp Assistants

  • Camp Assistants

    For information on Camp Assistant positions, please click here.

327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 | 518-672-7500 | Email: Info