- NEED SOME CASH?
Not sure if CSA is right for you, but you know a few local families who are a good match?
We’ll give you 10% ($86 per full share membership) of each membership you refer to our program. All they have to do is mention you by name and provide us with your preferred contact info when they sign up.
- CO-OP MEMBERSHIP
As a co-op member You'll spend 2 hours gardening at our farm each week for 26 weeks, from April - November. You'll bask in fresh clean air, warm sun and birds songs while enjoying some light exercise. GREAT FOR YOUR BODY AND MIND! You'll learn how to grow your own delicious vegetables naturally and organically while supporting a clean healthy diet and your community, in exchange for your own FULL membership!
Additional Perks
Parent-Friendly Workspace: We welcome parents! If you have well enough-behaved children, you are welcome to bring them along with you to the farm if you want or need to.
Requirements
-Over the age of 18.
-Have reliable transportation.
-Able to work with your hands at ground level for long periods of time.
-Able to lift and pull heavy loads, up to 50lb.
-Handle sunny, hot, rainy, wet, cold, dirty and foul smelling condition.
-Unafraid of the free roaming turkeys, chickens and roosters.
- Operations Partner
Location: Clio, MI
Farm: Spaniola Farm
Position Type: Part-Time Volunteer (+ a free csa membership $800+ value) to Start (Phased Transition to Commission & Payroll)
Commitment: Minimum 1 Full Year (January to January)
Hours: 10–20 hours/week initially (Growing to 20–40 hours/week matching compensation transitions)
About the Opportunity
Spaniola Farm is seeking a dedicated, passionate Farm Operation Partner to help manage and grow our small-scale Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and subscription farm operations. This unique role is designed for someone looking to grow with the farm. You will start on a part-time, completely voluntary basis to learn the rhythm of our operations. As the farm expands and revenue hits key milestones, this position will transition into a commission-based role, and ultimately into a structured payroll position with increased hours.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with day-to-day small-scale CSA operations, crop management, and subscription fulfillment.
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Handle logistics, packing, and occasional local deliveries to subscribers.
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Collaborate closely on operational strategy to help drive the farm toward growth and profitability milestones.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience: Must have working knowledge of CSA frameworks and hands-on experience working on a small-scale CSA or subscription-based farm model.
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Commitment: Must be serious enough to commit to a full one-year cycle (January through January).
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Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
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Logistics: Valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle required for occasional local deliveries.
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Screening: Must be able to pass a standard background check.
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Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 65 years of age.
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Must be able to work with your hands at ground level for long periods of time.
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Must be able to handle sunny, hot, rainy, wet, cold, dirty and foul smelling condition.
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Must not fear the free roaming turkeys, chickens and roosters.
Perks & Environment
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Parent-Friendly Workspace: We welcome parents! If you have well enough-behaved children, you are welcome to bring them along with you to the farm if you want or need to.
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Growth Potential: Direct path from volunteer partnership to paid employment as the farm succeeds.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about community agriculture, have the required CSA experience, and are ready to invest your time into a growing local farm, please contact us at spaniolafarm@gmail.com with your background and experience.