Employment Opportunities
Hutchins Farm is one of the oldest and largest certified organic vegetable, fruit, and cut flower operations in Massachusetts. Organic since 1973, Hutchins grows over 40 acres of vegetables, about an acre of small fruit, half an acre of cut flowers, and 4 acres of apples. We sell our produce directly to consumers at our farm stand in Concord, MA, and at three weekly farmers’ markets, with a small amount of sales to local restaurants.
PERENNIAL FRUIT MANAGER – Now accepting applications for the 2025 season.
Hutchins Farm is seeking a new perennial fruit manager to help manage our 4 acres of certified
organic apples and one acre of certified organic blueberries.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have an interest in organic perennial fruit and vegetable production. The
position will require a considerable amount of independent work and decision-making, so
candidates must be reliable, responsible and communicate well. Experience working with
tractors and mechanical farm equipment is required. Training on how to operate our specific
equipment, which includes a John Deere 5400N orchard tractor, blast sprayer, and mowers, and
other tractor-drawn implements, and how to safely use a chainsaw for pruning and tree removal
will be given, but comfort in using this kind of equipment is required. Experience in apple or
other fruit production is desirable, but is not required.
Responsibilities will include:
Primary focus: Apples and Blueberries: includes – pruning during the winter,
application of organic spray materials during the spring and early summer, mowing in the
summer and fall, and harvest of the crop. The Manager will receive assistance for the more
labor-intensive tasks but will be responsible for the management of these jobs.
Secondary focus: Vegetable Crop Production: includes involvement in other parts of
vegetable crop production, in particular machinery/tractor operations, (ie seeding, mowing,
cultivating) occasionally joining the field crew on some jobs, or other grounds maintenance jobs
as the farm needs.
Compensation:
The Perennial Fruit Manager position is year-round salaried position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. During the peak harvest season (June-October) weekend work is required. Health insurance is provided on our farm plan, with the full monthly premium paid by the farm. A two-bedroom unfurnished apartment in a duplex adjacent to the farm is available at a subsidized cost. All employees at Hutchins Farm are welcome to harvest vegetables and fruit for themselves throughout the season. We are hoping to find a candidate who can commit to staying a minimum of two years (with the hopes of this becoming a longer-term role)
To Apply:
For a more detailed job description or questions about this job posting, please email
Liza@ hutchinsfarm.com. To apply please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for two
references.
FIELD CREW – We will start accepting application for the 2025 season in late January.
Hutchins Farm is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in farming, gardening, food, or just working outside, to work in our production fields this season. Some help will be needed as early as late April, but most hands will be needed in early June through the end of October—individuals who can stay for three or more months will be given preference.
The work will vary, but will include: planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing a wide variety of vegetables and small fruit. Workers may also be involved in greenhouse work, grounds maintenance, sales in our Farm Stand or at Farmers’ Markets, irrigation, or other aspects of the operation based on the farm’s needs and the worker’s inclination.
Full time workers will be expected to work 5 days per week, and must work at least one weekend day. Part-time workers must be able to work 3 days a week, must work at least one weekend day, and must work the full season. The workday starts at 7am and usually goes until 4 or 5pm, with an unpaid hour for lunch. Hourly pay begins at $16.50/hour with a $0.50 per-hour-worked year-end bonus contingent on completion of a time commitment agreement, plus free vegetables from the farm. There is potential for increases for longer term workers based on their performance and the overall performance of the farm. Applicants should be able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly. Housing is not available. For all crew employment opportunities please contact Liza at: Liza@hutchinsfarm.com to request an application or with any questions.
FARM STAND CREW- We will start accepting application for the 2025 season in February.
Hutchins Farm is seeking motivated, outgoing individuals to work in our busy Farm Stand and Farmers’ Market stalls. Work involves washing and preparing produce for sale, building displays, creating signage, ringing up customers and keeping our sales area clean and welcoming. Friendly, helpful demeanor is a must; interest in local, organic food and retail experience are desirable.
Applicants should be able to lift 50+ lbs. Our Farm Stand is open from the beginning of June through the end of October. Applicants should be willing to commit to working at least one weekend day, preferably both. Full-time preferred, part-time possible–exact hours will depend on specific job description. Farm stand workdays begin at 9am or 10am depending on the shift and end around 3:30pm or 6:30pm depending on the shift, with an unpaid hour for lunch. Farmers’ Market hours vary by the day. Pay based on experience and begins at $16.00/hour with a $0.50 per-hour-worked year-end bonus contingent on completion of a time commitment agreement, plus free vegetables from the farm. Housing is not available. For all farmstand employment opportunities please contact Liza at: liza@hutchinsfarm.com to request an application or with any questions.
Positions that are filled for the 2024 season:
-Perennial Fruit Manager
-Assistant Farm Manager
-Greenhouse Manager
-Farmstand Manager
-Farm Machinery Operator
-Harvest Manager
-Farmers’ Market Manager
