W. Atlee Burpee & Company 

　　Join Burpee! Be a part of the Nations Leading Home Gardening Team!

　　Are you passionate about gardening? Here's your chance to contribute to the success of home gardening with Burpee, the most trusted brand in the industry for over 140 years. We are a privately owned seed, plant, and hard goods company selling to millions of gardeners nationwide.

　　Join us as a valued team member and make a difference in the world of gardening!

　　Position:       2024 Farm and Trials Crew – Seasonal Interns or Gardeners – 4 openings

　　Location:        Fordhook Farm, Doylestown, PA

　　Schedule:        March to September - 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday with rotating weekend shifts

　　As a Farm and Trials Crew member at Fordhook Farm, you'll play a key role in the maintenance and preservation of our historical estate and research farm. This is an onsite position, and we are seeking individuals with a passion for gardening and a desire to be part of a dynamic team.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Execute day to day farm operations.

　　Greenhouse duties: seeding, watering, plant care.

　　Field and garden work: weeding, pruning, plasticulture, row cover, transplanting, harvesting

　　Irrigation installation, maintenance, removal

　　Support as needed with our research trials by assisting with planting, watering, harvesting, data collection, recording, labeling, and database maintenance.

　　Harvesting produce

　　Maintain equipment, tools and spaces to be functional

　　Follow all safety protocols

　　Collaborate with the Video and Photography team for catalog and web advertising needs.

　　Participate in special events and tours, including Open Days, Press Days, and companywide events.

　　Willing to work in all weather conditions

　　Candidate Qualifications:

　　Ability to work in all weather conditions.

　　Able to operate equipment safely, training will be provided

　　Valid Drivers License

　　Able to work independently, in a team, and lead farm tasks

　　Able to adapt to repetitive tasks & the demanding changes of the farm

　　Able to lift 50 lbs., and be on feet for 8 hours a day

　　Willing to engage with a dynamic learning environment and contribute to Burpee seed innovations.

　　Prior experience and/or plant/weed ID skills are a PLUS!

　　To Apply: Visit www.burpee.com (Careers/Employment-Opportunity) to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that should contain your salary expectation and two work references. Interviews will start on February 19th, 2024.

　　Join us at Burpee and be part of a team that's shaping the future of home gardening! Your passion for plants and commitment to quality will make a difference in our 2024 season. We look forward to welcoming you to the Burpee family!

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