Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental learning center near Sandstone, MN that provides outdoor educational opportunities to diverse audiences in an intimate setting. Gain experience on our expanding Trapp Farm as we grow produce and raise pastured animals in what will be our first season of production! Grow high-quality, nutrient-dense food while stewarding the land and adding to your farming skills. You will work with our farm manager, farm fellow, operations director, volunteers and other workers while doing a wide variety of farm tasks.

• Fieldwork (soil prep, planting, cultivation, harvest)
• Processing (washing, packing, delivery)
• Animal care (observation, paddock moves, feeding, loading)
• Farm maintenance, cleaning, and organizing
• Farm infrastructure projects
• All work will be outside or in a hoop house
• Drop off produce at grocery stores

• 21 years of age or older at the time of employment 
• Ability to commit minimum of 8 hours a week (could be done over multiple shifts) for minimum of 4 weeks
• Self-Motivated
• Some experience in small scale intensive organic vegetable farming is a plus
• Ability to do physical work under varying weather conditions
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Attention to detail and pride in a job well done
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

• Receive a box of fresh produce from the farm each week 
• Work at a beautiful setting along Grindstone Lake
• Enhance your gardening/farming skills by learning from seasoned farm staff
• Support a nonprofit in the community that models environmental stewardship and education

Position Dates: 

This position can begin in May 2021 and potentially run through November 2021

To apply, please send your cover letter (including your available start and end dates) and resume to: 

Jill Rudolph, Operations Director

Email: rudolph@ospreywilds.org   |   Phone: (320) 245-2648 ext. 101