Saturday, January 24, 2026

Farm Crew & Crew Leader Positions with Dancing Gnome Farm

Overview: Dancing Gnome Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm nestled in the bluffs outside Wabasha, Minnesota, where we grow over 40 types of fresh, flavorful produce for our CSA members and farmers markets. Our team enjoys working hard together in all weather to harvest, wash, and deliver the freshest seasonal vegetables to our community. For the 2026 season we are hiring for positions on our Farm Crew, as well as one Crew Leader. Summer-only farm crew positions also available! See below for detailed job descriptions:


Farm Crew

32-40 hours/week, March/April through early November.

Summer-only positions also available.

Responsibilities

  • Seed, transplant, weed, harvest, wash, and pack a wide variety of certified organic vegetables for our CSA and farmers markets

  • Help care for laying hens and assist with other farm tasks as needed

  • Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

  • Connect with members and customers at our Wabasha CSA pickup or by running our local farmers market stands

Qualifications

  • Enjoy physical, outdoor work

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks and conditions

  • Work efficiently and stay self-motivated

  • Strong team player with a positive attitude

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to ~40 lbs

  • Interest in fresh, local, organic food


Crew Leader

40 hours/week, Mar through early Nov

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working in the field while helping to plan tasks and manage the farm crew.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and work alongside the farm crew in daily tasks, guiding the crew independently when Lauren is off-farm

  • Work closely with Lauren to plan and adjust daily and weekly workflows

  • Seed, transplant, weed, harvest, and assist with crop care in the fields and high tunnels

  • Oversee harvest quality and wash/pack efficiency

  • Help coordinate market harvest and/or run our stand at our local farmers markets

Qualifications

  • 2+ seasons of vegetable farm experience

  • Leadership, mentoring, or crew coordination experience

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to ~40 lbs

  • Interest in fresh, local, organic food


For more details please see our website.



How to Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to dancinggnomefarm@gmail.com

Positions open until filled.

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