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Posted: Tue, October 29, 2024

Sinking Spring, Pa job

Email: katelyn@katydidhill.com

We are hiring! Full time, part time and summer positions.

To apply:
Read below for details
Fill out our application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDdMx8PREojFLeTE7D4j-Pbtep3kghGGyR6jlCp5k6VQbr0g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Send your resume and 3 work references to katelyn@katydidhill.com
We will be in touch for phone and on-farm interviews soon. If you have any questions after reading the description, don’t hesitate to reach out – katelyn@katydidhill.com!

Positions:
PT Apothecary and Market Crew Member
FT Farm, Apothecary and Market Crew Member
PT Summer Farm and Apothecary Crew Member

About the farm: Katydid Hill is a farmer owned herbal tea farm and apothecary where we are committed to growing 100% of the herbs in our teas and elixirs. Chamomile is our favorite crop to grow around here, and we specialize in crafting the most aromatic and flavorful cup of chamomile tea you’ve ever had. We believe that the flavor is the medicine and craft each blend to delight, uplift, or simply meet you where you are at. Katydid Hill is co-owned by Katelyn and Ben, partners in love and farming, and grew out of our love of the land and creating space where tea is shared.
As a team, we grow herbs on about 6 acres with a combination of handwork and small equipment. We process everything by hand in our certified kitchen and sell primarily at farmers markets, on our webstore, and to small shops and grocers nationally. We are excited to be in our 8th farm season, and looking forward to moving and growing our farm!
Farm and Apothecary Location: This year we are in the process of moving the farm from our original location in Orwigsburg to our new fields at Ben’s family farm in Sinking Spring, Pa. This gives us the opportunity to grow on more acres, better integrate livestock into the fields (our sweet cows and wool sheep!), and build a new facility for our kitchen space, herb storage, staff room and even a little farm store. While this winter is a bit back-and-forth in both locations, we expect to be fully moved to Sinking Spring by March/April 2025.

Position: PT Apothecary and Market Crew Member
Schedule / Location:
Start immediately; 2-3 days/week.
Winter schedule: Tuesday/Thursday, 9-4:30pm at Orwigsburg kitchen location. Sunday farmer’s market 2/month, 8am-2:30pm, meeting in Sinking Spring location.
2025 season, starting April: All at Sinking Spring location. Tuesday/Friday, 8-4:30pm. One weekend farmers market day, TDB.
Regular weekend hours are required – time off market hours must be planned in advance
Location: We are in the process of moving from Orwigsburg to Sinking Spring – we expect to be fully moved by March/April 2025 and will prioritize hiring someone who is within commuting distance of our new location. However, apothecary work will still be located at our kitchen in Orwigsburg through spring 2025.

Responsibilities include:
Apothecary Production: Assist in weekly production of a variety of herbal products: fresh tincturing and pressing, tea blending, product packaging.
Farmers Markets: Market days begin with packing up the truck and driving to market, setting up a beautiful and consistent market stand, chatting with market-goers and operating the POS system, closing up and driving back to the apothecary. You will generally be working independently as the sole market operator. Market days start early, arriving at the farm at 6:30-7am, and are typically 8-10 hour days.
General: Assist with any misc farm/apothecary tasks as needed (eg general maintenance, large group farm projects such as harvests, etc)
Required Qualifications and Important Personal Attributes:
This is a physical job requiring standing for long periods, carrying 5-gal buckets, loading and unloading bins, etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs above your waist, and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Clean driving record
Ability to work efficiently, both with a team and independently
Strong communication and time management skills; ability to give and receive feedback
A strong work ethic and a strong self care and community care value
Compensation:
Part time: Day rate based on $16/hour, W2 employee status.
If doing a farmers market – day rate plus commission based on sales
Staff discounts: 50% discount on all packaged retail products; 20% discount on bulk sizes (1 lb bags, 8 oz elixirs)

Position: FT Farm, Apothecary and Market Crew Member

You will be the main full-season farmer, involved in all aspects of growing, processing and marketing medicinal herbs. You’ll work side-by-side with Katelyn, Ben and the farm crew, as well as independently throughout the week. You’ll be regularly involved with our farmers markets, helping to fulfill our mission and be a guide for folks interested in herbal teas.

This is an ideal position for someone who has solid farming experience, is serious about pursuing a career in farming and wants to learn the ins and outs, big picture and technical aspects of producing high quality medicinal herbs on a market scale. You will have the opportunity to build on your current skill set and explore all aspects of a farm-apothecary business.

Schedule:
Full-time, year round position, starting March 2025, 40-45 hours per week
Tuesdays 8-4:30, Saturday markets 6:30 to approx 3-4pm
Regular weekend hours are required – time off market hours must be planned in advance

Responsibilities:

Field Production: Assist in all aspects of medicinal herb production, including fieldwork, cultivation and handweeding, harvest and post-harvest processing. Tractor and small engine equipment work including mowing, bed prep, cultivation, harvest, weedwacking, etc.
Apothecary Production: Assist in production of all herbal products: blending and packaging teas, fresh tincturing and pressing, and blending and bottling tinctures.
Farmers Markets: Market days begin with packing up the truck and driving to market, setting up a beautiful and consistent market stand, chatting with market-goers and operating the POS system, closing up and driving back to the apothecary. You will typically be working independently as the sole market operator. Market days start early, arriving at the farm at 6:30-7am, and are typically 8-10 hour days.
General: Assist with all farm, apothecary and market tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications, Important Personal Attributes and Experience:
1 to 2 full seasons farm experience
Must be able to lift 50 lbs above your waist and be willing to work in all weather conditions
Clean driving record
Ability to work efficiently, both with a team and independently
Strong communication and time management skills; ability to give and receive feedback
A strong work ethic and a strong value of self care and community care

Beneficial Experience:
Education, experience or demonstrated interest in herbal medicine
Tractor operation and farm equipment experience; engine and equipment maintenance

Compensation:
$16/hr daily base pay plus commission at farmer’s markets
Paid days off including sick leave and vacation days
Staff discounts: 50% discount on all packaged retail products; 20% discount on bulk sizes (1 lb bags, 8 oz elixirs)

PT Summer Farm and Apothecary Crew Member
Schedule / Location:
2 days/week – Tuesday, Thursday 8-4:30pm, with some market days added in (about one per month)
May-September
Location: Sinking Spring

Responsibilities include:

Field Production: Assist in all aspects of medicinal herb production, including fieldwork, cultivation and handweeding, harvest and post-harvest processing. Tractor and small engine equipment work including mowing, bed prep, cultivation, harvest, weedwacking, etc.
Apothecary Production: Assist in weekly production of a variety of herbal products: fresh tincturing and pressing, tea blending, product packaging.
Farmers Markets: Market days begin with packing up the truck and driving to market, setting up a beautiful and consistent market stand, chatting with market-goers and operating the POS system, closing up and driving back to the apothecary. You will generally be working independently as the sole market operator. Market days start early, arriving at the farm at 6:30-7am, and are typically 8-10 hour days.
General: Assist with any misc farm/apothecary tasks as needed (eg general maintenance, large group farm projects such as harvests, etc)
Required Qualifications and Important Personal Attributes:
This is a physical job requiring standing for long periods, carrying 5-gal buckets, loading and unloading bins, etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs above your waist, and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Clean driving record
Ability to work efficiently, both with a team and independently
Strong communication and time management skills; ability to give and receive feedback
A strong work ethic and a strong self care and community care value
Compensation:
Part time: Day rate based on $14/hour, W2 employee status.
If doing a farmers market – day rate plus commission based on sales
Staff discounts: 50% discount on all packaged retail products; 20% discount on bulk sizes (1 lb bags, 8 oz elixirs)