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Department Overview:
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Troy Farm uses hoophouses, greenhouses, hand tools, a two-wheel tractor, and a four-wheel tractor to grow a wide range of crops. Crew member works with the Farm Director, Farm Manager, Pizza Night Manager, and 1-2 other seasonal crew members, as well as a large group of both regular and one-time volunteers who help with the daily tasks of the farm and pizza nights. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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6/2/25 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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10/31/25 |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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Minimum: 20 Maximum: 24 |
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Schedule:
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Part time, 20-24 hours per week. On days when working at Troy Farm, expect shifts to last a minimum of 4 hours.
For this position, the preferred schedule is:
Monday 8am to 12pm
Tuesday 8am to 12pm
Wednesday 8am to 4pm
Thursday 12pm to 4pm
Thursday Pizza Nights 4pm to 8pm.
Saturday Events - 8 hour shifts
Thursday dates for Pizza Nights and Saturday dates for events:
Pizza Nights - Every Thursday from July 31st to September 18th
Farm Fundraiser Dinner - September 27th 12pm to 8pm
Fall Harvest Fest - October 4th 11:00am to 7:00pm |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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Minimum: 15 Maximum: 16 |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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Some experience with growing or farming is preferable, but not required. Must be able to work well in team setting and work with people from diverse backgrounds. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively, including the ability to problem solve.
Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group.
Willingness to step into leadership to move small and big groups through a farm task.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, responsibilities, and tasks.
Ability to lift, kneel, bend, and do physical work throughout the day.
Ability to consistently and regularly lift items up to 25 pounds. Heavier lifting occurs at times, but is not required.
Ability to work with and be respectful of people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities. This includes but is not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Interest in learning about farming and being part of a learning community which includes engaging in conversations about identity and culture and the ways that they intersect with farming.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Regularly lead groups of volunteers and summer crew through farm tasks.
Perform field work such as bed preparation, fertilizing, seeding, cover cropping, weeding, mulching, trellising, harvesting, and post-harvest washing and handling.
Assist with seedling production in our greenhouse.
Event setup, pizza oven management, customer service, and cleanup during pizza nights
Help setup, serve, and clean up during Saturday events
See Dates below for Pizza Nights and Saturday Events
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Physical Demands:
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Ability to lift, kneel, bend, and do physical work throughout the day.
Ability to consistently and regularly lift items up to 25 pounds. Heavier lifting occurs at times, but is not required.
We work outside in all weather conditions, so a willingness to work in hot, wet, and sometimes inclement weather is a must. We take water and heat breaks, try to find indoor work during rain, and follow safety guidelines in storms. Coming prepared with clothing, food, and gear for each day’s work conditions is necessary. We provide a $50 gear stipend to help offset costs of gear such as mud boots, raingear, and comfortable work clothes and shoes.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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