Job Description East Bay Urban Farmer

Farmscape is seeking a part-time urban farmer for the East Bay.
About Farmscape:

Farmscape is an urban farming company with offices in Los Angeles and Oakland.  We set up and tend intensive organic vegetable gardens. We are turning the city back into a farm one yard at a time.

More information: http://farmscapegardens.com/

Job Responsibilities:

• Make weekly visits to yards of Farmscape members at regularly scheduled times
• Manage all aspects of annual vegetable cultivation from planning and planting plots to leaving a harvest on each member’s doorstep
• Keep detailed records during weekly visits
• Maintain good relationships with members, both in-person and via phone/email
• Adhere to Farmscape best practices in managing farms
• Communicate promptly with supervisor regarding supply needs and unexpected garden issues
• Communicate with sales staff regarding newly installed farms and add them to the weekly route in a  timely manner
• Assist in installations.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required

• Represent Farmscape in a friendly and professional manner

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with annual vegetable cultivation required; related education in horticulture, crop science, etc. a plus
• Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
• Friendly and clear communicator
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Valid driver’s license and a working vehicle

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. If candidate moves to full time,  benefits include paid vacation and sick leave. Health care is offered at full time.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@farmscapegardens.com with the subject line “East Bay Urban Farmer.” Application deadline September 21st. NO CALLS PLEASE. Compensation this position is : hourly How to apply DeadlineSeptember 21, 2015