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Lead Stable Staff

Lancaster, MA · On-site

$20/hr

The natural environment along with our horses and small farm animals creates a holistic setting for healing, learning and personal growth. Responsibilities * The Lead Stable Support Staff will ...

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Cedar Bear Herb Farm Assistant

Cedar Bear Herb Farm Assistant

Cedar Bear Naturales Inc

Roosevelt, UT • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Salary: $8-10 DOE

Part-Time Farm Assistant
Cedar Bear Herb Farm Roosevelt, UT (7 miles west of town)

Do you enjoy working outdoors, being around plants, and contributing to meaningful, hands-on work? Cedar Bear Herb Farm is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic part-time Farm Assistant to join our team.

This is a great morning-focused, summer opportunity with potential for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with garden, greenhouse, and general grounds care
  • Help with harvesting, drying herbs, and preparing herbal blends
  • Care for small farm animals
  • Perform light indoor and outdoor cleaning (kitchen, living spaces, supplies, etc.)
  • Support herbal classes, workshops, and farm events
  • Help organize and maintain supplies for the Cottage Kitchen

Qualifications:

  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work as part of a team
  • Able to perform light lifting and general cleaning tasks

Schedule & Benefits:

  • Mornings | 25 days per week | Approximately 615 hours per week
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Pay depending on experience
  • Employee discount on Cedar Bear herbal products

About Us:
Cedar Bear Naturales and our herb farm are family-owned and founded by practicing herbalists. We grow and process herbs, create small-batch wellness products, and share herbal education through classes and community events.

How to Apply:
Apply through Indeed.com or email jhoane@cedarbear to apply or request more information.

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