2026 Crew Member (CSA Drop)

Farm Description Wild Hope Farm is a certified organic farm in Chester, SC, specializing in vegetable and flower production. The 220-acre property consists of 12 acres in cultivation, greenhouses, walking trails, a 10-acre pond, and diversified natural areas. Our produce is sold through a 300-400 person CSA farm share, to local food hubs and chefs, and at two farmers markets in the greater Charlotte area (Uptown and Matthews Farmers Markets). We also host complementary on-farm events including retreats, farm-to-table dinners, and educational workshops to cultivate community and encourage people to learn about our farming practices. At Wild Hope Farm, we are passionate about bringing high-quality, USDA Certified Organic food into our local communities through a sustainable farming approach. We are growing our land into a place for education, exploration, and celebration centered around nature. We aspire to run a top performing organic farm demonstrating efficiency, profitability and productivity while improving the land. We seek to share our knowledge and optimized growing systems with the greater farming community. We’re a small team with big ambitions! Job Description We are seeking people with a passion for diversified organic vegetable production. All farm employees are integral members of our 10-17 member team at Wild Hope Farm. Over the course of the season, you will be exposed to all aspects of our farm and deepen your knowledge of our regenerative organic farming methods including: CSA planning, produce harvest and post-harvest techniques, transplanting, cultivation, cover cropping, flower production, soil health improvement strategies, customer interfacing and small farm marketing. During your time at Wild Hope Farm, you will work directly under our Assistant Farm Managers, Isaac Tovar and Mary Stone. The Work Schedule • Year – round starting April 7th. • The work at Wild Hope Farm is seasonal and the length of the workday varies within the busy season. • Working Monday-Friday. Our normal hours are 6:00 AM – 2:45 PM during peak summer, 7:00 AM – 3:45 in the spring and fall (includes a 45 min unpaid lunch break). • On Tuesdays and Thursdays you work 10:45 AM – 7:30 PM. Farm Responsibilities • Crew members will mainly participate in harvest, wash and pack for CSA and markets throughout the season, • Additional crew tasks will include transplanting, hoeing, hand weeding, greenhouse seeding, bin washing, trellising and flower harvesting. • Other activities could include weed whacking, mowing, basic drip irrigation setup and removal, sheet mulching and various farm or property maintenance tasks. • Crew members are expected to maintain focus and mental engagement in the task at hand. Qualifications • People person – able to interact with farm share members • Ability to stay calm in stressful situations like dealing with difficult customers • Experience driving a truck and trailer (or willingness to learn) • A good driving record • Experience in retail or food sales is a plus • Previous farming experience is a plus • Experience with physical labor or intense outdoor activity – able to lift 50 lbs regularly • Ability to stay focused throughout the day, keeping an efficient pace no matter the activity • Ability to work in all types of weather (hot, rainy, and cold) • Farming requires flexibility and a can-do attitude • Curiosity and a sense of humor COMPENSATION: $16.08/hr, subsidized housing, paid vacation / sick / personal days, continued ed stipend Application Instructions After you have read this description in its entirety, please send us one email only to katherine@wildhopefarm.com with: • Subject line: 2026 Crew Member CSA Drop, (Your Name) • Cover letter detailing your interest in our program • Responses to the questionnaire below • Resume • Three references, work- or farm-related, with current phone numbers If your qualifications meet our standards we will contact you to schedule an interview. Unfortunately we cannot reply to all applicants. Questionnaire • Why are you interested in Wild Hope Farm? • What previous farming or other relevant experience are you bringing to this position and what do you feel you have to offer? • What practical skills do you hope to acquire? • What are your personal goals related to farming? • Do you have any prior injuries to back, knees, etc. that might limit your ability to do farm work? • The majority of our crew live and work communally. Do you have any experiences living and working in this type of environment? • Do you have any allergies, food restrictions, or other physical limitations that might affect your ability to live in a rural setting and do farm work? • Please tell us something interesting about yourself (hobbies, obsessions, talents, etc.)