Farm Attendant

Company Description

Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York's Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Rooted in meaningful encounters with nature, the property sways with the seasons, surrounded by meadows of native flowers and woodlands. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school. Accommodations are immersed in the ever-changing landscape, offering a deep sense of place. Guests are welcomed at The Shop, reminiscent of a well-curated potting shed, and the open-air Great Porch. Dining at Clay, the centerpiece restaurant, features source-origin cuisine that honors the region's bounty. Thistle offers wild-crafted wellbeing that evolves with the seasons. The property also provides access to neighboring Mohonk Preserve, where wooded trails and cliffs invite world-class hiking, biking, and climbing. Named the Number 1 Hotel in New York State by Travel + Leisure for the 2025 World's Best Awards and recognized with a One Key distinction from the inaugural Michelin Guide, Wildflower Farms is a basecamp for adventure, craft, and curiosity.

Job Description

The Farm Attendant will assist in all aspects of farm operations on our diverse 9-acre farm which combines sustainable agriculture with hospitality. Our farm supports Wildflower Farms farm-to-table dining experience while creating engaging educational opportunities for our guests. Working in our 2-acre market garden, you will help cultivate flowers and vegetables using sustainable methods. The Farm Attendant will help with caring for our farm animals which includes sheep, pigs, tending to our egg-laying hens, and our two friendly donkeys. This position offers the chance to be at the intersection of hospitality and agriculture by connecting guests directly with the source of their food.


Core Responsibilities

• Manage plant life cycles from seeding to harvest, including
  • Nursery operations and plant care
  • Transplanting, weeding, and trellising
  • Harvesting and proper crop maintenance
  • Fertilization and irrigation
• Handle livestock care duties
  
  • Daily feeding and watering
  • Maintain fencing and rotation systems
  • Clean animal enclosures
• Perform general farm maintenance
  
  • Operate equipment like weed whackers and walk-behind mowers
  • Process and pack vegetables
  • Fulfill kitchen orders
• Engage with resort guests during farm visits and activities
• Be an ambassador for our farm-to-table dining philosophy

Rate: $20.00/hr


This is a Seasonal role from May - October.


Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for local food production and farm-to-table dining
• Strong team player mentality
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to learn quickly and follow directions
• Experience operating basic tools and small engines
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Positive, guest-oriented attitude

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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Shinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Shinrin Yoku LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Shinrin Yoku LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.