Jobs

UK-CSA is hiring for seasonal positions in 2026 at the Organic Farming Unit starting in April.

UK students are welcome to apply for a position through UK Jobs.

Positions are also available for those who qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS).

Non-UK students are also welcome to apply; please email a letter of interest and your resume to CSA Manager, Kristi Durbin, at uk.csa@uky.edu.

Job Details

Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday weekdays only.
Seasonal from May to November.
Starting wage $15/hour, commensurate with experience.
Work benefits include a summer CSA share, once-a-week on-farm prepped meals, and a boatload of sweat and fun.

Job Responsibilities

Vegetable production including tasks of field preparation, seeding and transplanting, cultivation, and irrigation.
Vegetable harvesting and post-harvest handling of over 40 different crops.
Rotate with other staff members in distributing the CSA shares to CSA members on both UK campus and at the farm on Thursday afternoons.
Assist with Farm Stand sales.
Participate as needed in farm activities not directly related to the CSA, such as research projects, facilities managements, outside tours, etc.

Job Expectations

Punctuality and professionalism working within a public-facing institution.
Demonstrate a consistent positive attitude and extend hospitality to customers and visitors to the farm.
Ability to cope with, and practice emotional management in, a fast-paced work environment with fluctuating demands on one's time and energy.
Maintain a sense of personal accountability and ownership over tasks assigned, and flexibility to do any required task.
Exhibit an excellent work ethic; diligent and self-motivated on tasks to maintain a steady workflow.
Willingness to learn and striving to improve, particularly with honing an understanding of crop production and challenging oneself to work more efficiently.
Ability to work and communicate well within a diverse team which includes following verbal instructions with a keen attention to detail, listening well, collaborating, and encouraging others.

Job Qualifications

Horticultural and/or agricultural knowledge is preferred; passion and interest is a must.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Capable of working outside in the heat of the day or in rain.
Experience with equipment is not required but beneficial; staff members will be trained as needed to safely operate walk behind and 4-wheel tractors.

Please reach out to us at uk.csa@uky.edu to inquire. We welcome referrals!