Summer Vegetable Crew
(Seasonal, 3 - 4 days per week)

Season: July through October
Hours per week: 25 - 35 hours
Weekly schedule: Tuesday - Friday (3 -4 days per week)
Compensation: $19/hr.

Job Description:

Our part-time vegetable crew position includes work within Bumbleroot’s entire vegetable operation with a focus on field work. You will participate in all daily activities on the farm including (but not limited to) planting, weeding, trellising, and harvesting, along with other farm projects. You will be expected to wash totes, assist in the wash/pack as needed, and participate in seasonal tasks such as harvesting beans & peas in the summer and storage crops in the fall, digging dahlia tubers, field cleanup, etc.

Bumbleroot sells vegetable crops through our CSA, weekly farmstand and to wholesale customers (grocers, caterers and restaurants in the Greater Portland area). We grow many vegetable varieties with a focus on staple crops for our 200 member CSA. We have a routine weekly workflow and are looking for targeted support 3 - 4 days per week (Tues - Fri) for field maintenance and peak season harvest. We work in all weather conditions and this work is fast-paced and physically demanding. We love to have fun and have a great team in 2026!

Requirements:

The ideal candidates for our vegetable crew have a full season of commercial farming experience or have worked in other manual labor jobs that demand a fast pace with many hours on your feet. We are looking for team members with a passion for local agriculture, great work ethic, and strong listening and communication skills.

We are seeking candidates who bring the following qualities:

• Efficiency and focus

• Attention to detail & quality standards

• Positive attitude, kindness and compassion - even in the face of grueling weather and long harvest days

• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and grow as a farmer and human

• Openness to instruction, feedback and tips from managers and seasoned team members

• Organization and sense of initiative

• A willingness to work both independently and in a team setting

• Endurance and stamina

Must be able to lift 50lbs. and be on your feet for 5-6 hours at a time (with a 15 min break). We do not offer housing on the farm -  reliable transportation to and from the farm is necessary (we are located 10 miles from downtown Portland), along with a valid driver’s license for operating farm vehicles to/from fields.

Work Environment & Schedule:

The Bumbleroot vegetable team is a fun and hardworking group of farmers! This team is made up of 10+ farmers and works in tandem with our flower crew (5 additional farmers). You will work closely with Bumbleroot owners and managers on a daily basis. Some tasks will be done independently, but most time will be spent working in small and large teams to accomplish tasks.

Shifts are 8-9 hours. We work a 7am-4pm schedule (including a 1 hour unpaid lunch break at noon) with early starts on Tuesdays/Fridays during peak season (6am). We work in all weather conditions and the work is fast-paced & physically demanding. We are seeking candidates who can work Tuesday - Friday starting in July, however we have some flexibility with this schedule.

Paid time off is earned at a rate of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked, and we offer paid holidays in addition to other farm benefits such as free food and flowers from the farm, discounts on local products, etc. Our team is tight knit and we love what we do! This work is fun and challenging and you are guaranteed to learn a lot and meet some amazing people in the process.