Careers At White Oak Pastures

Solar Vegetation Management Assistant (Landscaping)

As a Solar Vegetation Management Assistant you will work individually and with team members to maintain vegetation under and around solar equipment using zero turn mowers, weed eaters and chainsaws. You will be responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.

Requirements:

• Must be dependable and self motivated
• Must be at least 18yrs old
• Must be able to work outside in the heat and cold
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Valid drivers license preferred
• May have to lift 50lbs+

Solar Grazing / Small Ruminant Assistant

As a Solar Grazing / Small Ruminant Assistant you will work individually and with team members to set up and implement sheep moves at local solar sites. Most daily tasks will be performed at local solar power installations.Typical daily tasks include but aren't limited to the below.

• Setting up and taking down polywire and electric net fencing
• Moving and setting up water troughs, hoses, etc.
• Moving and refilling portable mineral feeders
• Moving sheep using humane handling principles (will require interacting with herding dogs)
• Monitoring flock health and identifying animals that need treatment
• Feeding livestock guardian dogs

Other tasks and projects may include but are not limited to:

• Working sheep - checking FAMACHA scores, administering vaccines, trimming hooves, tagging lambs, etc.
• Hauling sheep and equipment safely on a trailer
• Installing and repairing polypipe
• Cleaning fence lines and solar equipment using weed eaters, chainsaws and pruners
• Taking vegetation samples as part of a multi-year solar grazing study

The ideal candidate:

• Has a positive attitude and is a great communicator
• Pays attention to small details
• Has prior experience working with sheep or goats
• Is comfortable managing 1-2 team members and delegating tasks
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Experienced Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time or Part-Time)

As a Line Cook, you would operate out of two food trucks that provide three menus: 1) A la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2) Daily lunch line special for 50 guests a day (11am – 2pm); 3) Weekend limited, seasonal dinner menu highlighting farm proteins and seasonal garden produce. You will create a clean, safe work environment to serve a wide range of guests.

An ideal candidate will display integrity and have an appreciation of regenerative agriculture, farm staff, and farm environment, show excitement, appreciation, and the desire to highlight regeneratively raised protein and vegetables and be a team player who works with a purpose.

Requirements:

• Proven cooking experience including experience as a prep cook, and line cook
• Thorough knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques for high quality food ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Be able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long hours
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402

Garden Assistant Manager

As the Garden Assistant Manager you will manage the garden assistant(s) “garden crew” to care for our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will employ your prior knowledge of market gardening and implement practices to sustainably produce fruits and vegetables and improve soil health.

Typical tasks include but aren't limited to the below.

Requirements:

• Prioritizing and managing garden crew’s daily tasks (seeding, transplanting, weeding, prepping beds, etc.)
• Manage bi-weekly harvesting, washing and packing for delivery to General Store and Farm-to-Table restaurant
• Assisting Garden Manager with seeding plans and purchasing
• Managing record keeping (seeding, amendment, harvest, and sale logs)
• Performing low till bed preparation
• Maintaining vegetables and fruit trees (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- and managing pests/disease as necessary
• Participate in garden workshops and garden-related tourism events
• Assist with other farm tasks as necessary

The ideal candidate:

• Has a positive attitude and is a great communicator
• Has prior experience working in a market garden using sustainable practices and is passionate about soil health
• Is comfortable managing 1-2 team members and delegating tasks
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402

Garden Assistant

As a Garden Assistant you will work individually and with the Garden Manager to care for our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will learn the ins and outs of how to grow vegetables using sustainable practices.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the requirements below.

Requirements:

• Harvesting vegetables and fruit
• Washing and packing vegetables
• Performing no-till bed preparation
• Propagating seedlings
•Transplanting vegetables
• Maintaining vegetables (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- and managing pests/disease as necessary

The ideal candidate:

• Must be self motivated and able to complete tasks without direct supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402

Cattle Hand

The Cattle Hand will assist with the ongoing needs below in addition to odds and ends tasks as needed by their supervisor. No prior experience is needed, but will need a willingness to learn and follow directions. Starting pay ranges from $12-$15/hr based on qualifications.

Seasonal with possible full-time employment.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to:

• Daily feeding
• Tractor and equipment operations
• Cattle sorting and handling
• Fencing
• Plumbing


Requirements:

• Understanding that you will be working with live animals daily
• This job requires outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation 
• Must be in good physical health and able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402

Farm Maintenance

This position will coordinate, control, and monitor the maintenance functions of WOP for projects that move toward land, environmental stewardship, and community goals.

To view the full job description and requirements, click here.

Requirements:

• Heavy lifting 100lb+ on regular basis
• Entering/exiting heavy equipment 100+ times a day
• Standing 8+ hours
• Repetitive tasks
• Walk long distances
• Constant pushing/pulling
• Handle livestock
• Operate tractors
• Operate large equipment and tractors
• Knowledge of carpentry for new/old construction
• Ability to diagnosis and repair
• Must be able to speak English
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402