Employment

Join the NSO Team!

We work as a team with a great bunch of experienced and newer/exploring farmers, and are always interested in talking possibilities with motivated sustainable farming and food-interested folks.

Positions at North Star are not internships, but employment with opportunities to learn while working, especially for motivated individuals who are willing to read industry-specific material, ask questions of the farm owners, and attend area grower-specific meetings. Many of our staff have gone on to further education in sustainable topics/agriculture or to their own farming projects. Opportunities exist for long-term employment.

Please note: North Star Orchard is a smoke-free and drug-free environment, and we are not a certified organic farm. Please review our growing practices if you have strong feelings regarding organic production. 

Apply for a Staff position!

Staff Positions

FT/PT Well-Rounded Farm Staff to help with fruit and vegetable production, harvest, and marketing until Thanksgiving:
Openings are available for 2026

  • Help with all phases of fruit & vegetable production, harvest, and marketing until Thanksgiving. 
  • No experience necessary, although a genuine interest, education, or self-education is required
  • Gain skills to further your specific goals and interests
  • Successful candidate must be a self-starter and able to follow direction and work independently once trained.
  • Opportunity exists to take on more responsibility and to be involved long-term and from year-to-year for the right person 
  • New Hires start at $15/hr to start, DOE, with potential for more based on previous experience or education.
  • Positions start in late April/early May

PT Retail Staff:
Openings are available for 2026

  • Openings available at the Farm Store (Thursdays through Sundays) and our farmers’ market locations (Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon/eve).
  • approximately 3 to 8 hours per market day, depending on location and schedule.
  • No experience necessary, although a genuine interest, education, or self-education in food production and/or sustainability topics is required. Must be a people person and have basic knowledge about using produce.
  • $15/hr to start DOE
  • Positions start in June & July

ALL applicants should be able/willing to help with direct-marketing of the farm’s products, either at a farmers’ market stand or in our farm store. Good communication skills and interest/experience in customer service are key.

Successful Candidates Will:

  • Be able & willing to help with direct marketing of the farm’s products, either at a farmers’ market stand or in our farm store
  • Be able to work 1 weekend day (if required, based on scheduling) each week from August until Thanksgiving
  • Be highly motivated, efficient, and detail-oriented, with strong work ethics and the ability to work well with both staff and customers
  • (For most on-farm staff): be physically fit: able to repeatedly lift 30-40 pounds, climb a short ladder on a frequent basis in the orchard, squat and bend repeatedly in the garden, and work in all weather conditions. Some roles on our team may exist for those who are not as fit
  • Have a license with a good driving record
  • Supply own work boots, clothing, gloves, and sunscreen
  • Refrain from smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco on the farm premises

Additional Information:

  • Regular on-farm work hours are M-F from 7AM to 3:30PM. Work schedules may vary somewhat depending on position and whether or not a staffer works at a weekend farmers’ market or in the farm store, etc.
  • Pay and raises are based on: incoming experience, performance, taking on more responsibility, and longevity
  • All staff working more than 20 hours per week receive a 50% discount on first-quality produce and free second-quality produce. Staff working under 20 hours per week receive a 20% discount on first-quality produce
  • On-farm shared housing in a large house at reasonable rent is a possibility if there is space available. Rent includes heat, electric, A/C, trash, water, and wifi
  • We are an inclusive farm team. Over the years, staff have included individuals of all gender and gender expressions, all kinds of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and all kinds of religious and political beliefs, etc.

To Apply:

If you are customer-service oriented, love real food, and are looking to join us, please fill in an Employment Application AND email us a resume with your education and work experiences.

We will reply if we feel you might be a good fit for the opening(s) available.