Position: Growing Solutions Farm - Farm Assistant  (P/T Hourly)

Reports to: Lead Grower & Educator

 

Urban Autism Solutions (UAS) is dedicated to changing outcomes for young adults with autism through an integrated community life that advances social and vocational opportunities. Building a community of diverse learners. Gaining the identity of an employee. Harnessing the skills and talents of our young adult clients while acquiring expertise in a flourishing local food industry. These concepts are the genesis of our nationally recognized Growing Solutions Farm.

 

This position reports directly to the lead grower of the Urban Autism Solutions’ Growing Solutions Farm. The position pays $17/hour and is a weekly position for 20 hours a week from May – November 1, 2025.

 

Job description:

Assist lead grower with tasks related to the farm including but not limited to:

• Planting

• Harvesting

• Wash Pack

• Sanitation

• Transporting and moving of equipment and materials, as needed

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

• Lawn Care: weeding, mowing, trimming lawn, garbage pick-up, etc.

• Marketing produce

• Set up farm for instruction, visitors, guests, staff and volunteers, as needed

• Produce sales at our market(s)

• Assist farmer with teaching in person or online and/or serving as an aide to student participants

• Assist with marketing

• Assist with programming and supervision of young adults with autism and related disabilities

• Other duties as assigned by farmer

 

Required:

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Ability to respond to phone calls, texts in a timely manner

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

• Trustworthy and honest; great attitude and customer positive customer service skills

• Enthusiastic; work with volunteers, students, staff and general public

• Ability to use computer, email and google documents as requested

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices/sanitation

• Ability to be organized and work in a fast-paced environment without supervision

• Basic knowledge about Urban Autism Solutions/Growing Solutions Farm

• Other duties as assigned

 

A typical market day:

• Begin at the farm packing up necessary materials: produce, tent, signage, electronics, etc.. There will be a simple checklist to follow.

• Work the market. That entails sales, providing customer service, restocking produce, and managing payments (cash and Square - via iPad).

• Once market is done, complete necessary paperwork, some of which can be done during the market. Clean materials and store as directed.

• Other duties as assigned

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To apply, send your resume to Jennifer Tarnoff, Lead Grower and Educator, at Jennifer@urbanautismsolutions.com.