Barn and Horticulture Assistant

Barn and Horticulture Assistant at New Hope Community, Inc.

Apply to join a dynamic team that supports organic farm, greenhouse, therapeutic riding, animal therapy, and community programs.

• Assist in supporting all farm programs:
  Therapeutic Riding Program, Animal Assisted Growth and Wellness Program, Hope Farm, and Greenhouse Programs. Schedule is flexible and will be determined by Head Farmer and Barn Manager.
• Perform organic crop production duties such as planting, seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest control, harvesting, and washing vegetables, fruit, and micro‑greens.
• Provide full attention to safety of riders and condition of tack at Horse Barn. Responsible for direct care of animals—feeding, watering, cleaning stalls, observing behavior, and training therapy horses as applicable.
• Assist with farm activities for Living Arts Center Day Programs, Without Walls Day Programs, and NHC’s Supported Employment Program.
• Assist with daily upkeep of the work environment.
• Train and direct farm staff and volunteers in farm activities, including planting, harvesting, washing produce, food safety, etc.

• Frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, walking, and bending.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs independently.
• Operate gardening/farm equipment, willing to learn operation of tractor.
• Occasional exposure to high noise levels.
• Exposure to all types of weather.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Hourly rate: $18.00.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Individual and Family Services