Monday–Thursday + Saturday

• Fridays and Sundays off
   
• Occasional rotating Saturdays for farmers market coverage
   
• 40 hours per week
   
• 8–10 hour days (varies by peak vs. shoulder season)
   
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a 45–60 minute unpaid lunch
   

Season Availability

• April/May – November: Filled
   
• June/July – November: OPEN & HIRING
   

Farming is weather-dependent. We are willing to work with a variety of schedules.

Mama Bird Farm is a 9-acre organic vegetable farm located on San Juan Island, Washington. We specialize in heirloom tomatoes and baby greens, with a smaller focus on mixed vegetables and cut flowers.

Mama Bird Farm is managed by Mara and Lars, alongside our 5-year-old daughter, Otana. We employ 3–5 seasonal crew members and are surrounded by a supportive network of family and friends. Our farm is also home to dogs and horses.

San Juan Island is a beautiful place to live, with a close-knit community, a lively tourist season in the summer, and stunning ocean and sea life year-round.

We’re seeking someone who truly wants to farm on a produce and flower farm.

Ideal candidates are:

• Highly motivated, positive, and detail-oriented
   
• Strong team players who can also work independently
   
• Physically capable with high stamina
   
• Able to work efficiently and at a quick pace
   
• Comfortable working in warm hoop houses and outdoors in all weather
   
• Attentive to surroundings, job details, and equipment
   
• Able to work while talking and communicating clearly
   
• Committed to maintaining a respectful, positive work environment
   

This is a field crew / post-harvest / delivery position, including:

• Pruning and harvesting tomatoes
   
• Planting, harvesting, washing, and packing baby greens
   
• Field prep, transplanting, and harvesting cut flowers
   
• Irrigation work (drip, overhead, and organic spraying with Pyganic)
   
• Assisting at weekend farmers markets
   
• Delivering produce to local restaurants and grocery stores
   
• End-of-season cleanup
   

• Ability to lift 30 lbs repeatedly
   
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
   
• Ability to take direction and stay on task
   
• Strong communication and information-sharing skills
   
• Care and respect for equipment, crops, animals, and all life on the farm
   
• Professionalism and kindness when interacting with customers
   
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
   

Physical & Emotional Care Notice:
Farming is physically demanding and involves repeated bending, lifting, and standing. Employees must be able to care for their physical needs by dressing appropriately, hydrating, using good ergonomics, and taking snack breaks. Emotional and mental care are equally important — clear communication, honesty about limits, and teamwork are essential. Once the season begins, we’re all in this together.

• $18/hour starting wage
   
• Raises available for full-time, full-season employees who demonstrate proficiency
   
• Employees are encouraged to take home farm produce and flowers
   
• End-of-season bonus typically given to full-time employees (not guaranteed, but strived for)
   

• Workday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
   
• Unpaid 45–60 minute lunch break
   
• Arrive on time and ready to work
   
• Breakfast on your own time
   
• Bring your own lunch and snacks
   
• Required gear:
   
  • Hat, water bottle, sunscreen
     
  • Clothes to get dirty
     
  • Weather-appropriate layers
     
  • Clean clothes for washing and deliveries
     

• No dogs at work (please don’t ask)
   
• No drinking or drug use on the job
   
• No smoking cigarettes — tobacco causes disease issues for tomatoes
  (Applicants must be non-smokers)
   

We do not offer housing at this time, but we are happy to help connect you with housing options for the season.

Please complete the Field Crew Application for Employment.
Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required.

Email:
mamabirdfarm@gmail.com

Mail:
Mama Bird Farm
404 Hoot and Howl Lane
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Mama Bird Farm

Please submit this application via email or mail using the contact information listed on our website. Applications will be reviewed and responded to as soon as possible.

Today’s Date: _______________________

Full Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Phone Number(s): _________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________

Age: _______________________
Are you eligible to work in the United States? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Where did you hear about employment opportunities at Mama Bird Farm?
    
2. Why do you want to work at Mama Bird Farm, and why do you think you would be a good fit?
    
3. Are you able to work the days and hours indicated in the job description?
   If not, please explain which days or hours will not work for you.
    
4. Are you flexible with your schedule if some weeks require more or fewer hours?
   Would this be an issue for you?
    
5. Do you have any vacations or extended time off planned during the season?
   If yes, please list dates.
    
6. Do you have farming or agricultural experience?
   If so, please describe when, where, and what your responsibilities were.
    
7. What education have you completed?
    
8. Do you have experience performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time?
   If yes:
    
   • What was the job?
      
   • How would you rate your efficiency with repetitive tasks?
     1 (low) – 5 (high): ______
      

1. How do you do working outdoors in extreme weather conditions
   (e.g. rain, heat, warm greenhouses)?
    
2. Briefly describe any customer service experience you have.
   Do you enjoy customer-facing work?
    
3. What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of working at Mama Bird Farm?
    
4. Do you have any health conditions, recurring injuries, or recent accidents that would prevent you from performing strenuous physical labor?
   If yes, please explain.
   Please answer the following:
    
   • a) Can you repeatedly lift 50 lbs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
      
   • b) Can you repeatedly bend over and stand up without dizziness or strain? ☐ Yes ☐ No
      
   • c) Can you kneel for extended periods of time? ☐ Yes ☐ No
      
   • d) Can you stand in one place for extended periods of time? ☐ Yes ☐ No
      
   • e) Are you good at staying on task and thinking ahead to the next task? ☐ Yes ☐ No
      

1. Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license? ☐ Yes ☐ No
    
2. Are you willing to commit to the farm for the full season? ☐ Yes ☐ No
    
3. Where are you from, and what have you been up to recently?
   Tell us a little bit about yourself.
    
4. Please share any additional information (skills, interests, hobbies, certifications, or aptitudes) that may be helpful as we consider your application.
    

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