Greenhouse Operations Team Member - temporary presso Jewish Family Service of Colorado

Description

Position Summary: This position is for a person who is interested in sustainable farming and food production. The Greenhouse Operations Team Member will assist in the aeroponic greenhouse to ensure fresh, high-quality leafy greens and herbs are available to our customers. This position involves the main aspects of greenhouse operations, including cleaning, power washing, harvesting, seeding, and transplanting using organic farming methods. This position does include heavy lifting.

This is a temporary position for approximately 24 hours per week.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

This position will be posted through September 12, 2025

Responsibilities:

· Greenhouse cleaning (use of shop vacuums, pressure washers, brooms, mops, and cleaning rags)

· Cleaning with bleach, vinegar, food-grade sanitizers, and Isopropyl alcohol daily.

· Support the Farm Manager and Operations Team Lead.

· Seeding and transplanting.

· Plant harvesting with scissors and packaging.

· Trimming of plants with scissors.

· Trash and recycling disposal.

· Maintain food safety in compliance with farm guidelines.

· Other duties as assigned.

COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions. 

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs. We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. 

JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     

Requirements

 Qualifications: 
Experience (will train on the specifics of the farm operation): 

• 2+ years of experience in a restaurant or farming operation is desired.
• Knowledge of planting, harvesting, and trimming of plants is desired.
• Experience in outdoor and/or indoor farming operations preferred.
• Experience in food safety and cleanliness.
• Familiar with using a power washer.

Other:

• Passion for sustainable farming and food production.
• Ability to work independently but part of a team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organizational skills.
• Must be able to perform manual labor, including frequent lifting of 50 lbs.  (agility test required)
• Must be able to climb and stand on step stools and small ladders.
• Must have visual acuity to be able to work with seeds, seedlings, and other small items.