Little Wild Things is a unique urban farm located in Washington, D.C. growing Certified Naturally Grown microgreens, shoots, and edible flowers for wholesale and retail distribution in DC, MD, and VA. We currently serve over 50 wholesale customers including the area’s premier restaurants, caterers, bars and hotels. We also distribute to several local and online grocers; operate a weekly online farm share; work with one local distributor, and sell direct to the public through our e-commerce platform and a farmers market. We currently have two growing locations: an outdoor farm where we grow our edible flowers, and an indoor vertical farm where we grow our microgreens and shoots. Both farms are located in Northeast, Washington, D.C.  All of our microgreens and flowers are grown in locally produced soil.

Our team is on a mission to prove that sustainable agriculture is commercially viable in urban landscapes, and that farming is the best job out there for smart, talented, hard-working, innovative thinkers. As a first generation, woman-owned farm, we aim to be pioneers in the next generation of American agriculture, which we believe will be characterized by more sustainable, regenerative practices, greater diversity, and more localized production. We are a small, fast-growing team and we put heart, soul, and grit into working on the farm every day.

Little Wild Things City Farm is looking for someone enthusiastic about growing local food with an interest and/or experience in sustainable agriculture. This position will directly help our microgreen production and assisting with our wholesale sales, farmers markets and special events/tastings, with potential to grow with us and take on more responsibility over time. This position will support the work of the entire team and report to the Operations Manager.

Work is carried out an indoor microgreen farm, at an outdoor ¼ acre plot in the H St. & Edgewood neighborhoods of NE Washington, D.C., and at the Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market. Individual tasks may be physically demanding and may include long hours doing any of the following:

• Seeding, harvesting, and packing orders

• Cleaning, including washing trays and sanitizing equipment

• Lifting and moving heavy objects

• Long periods standing or working on concrete and in outdoor conditions, including rain, heat, and cold.

Desired qualifications:

The right candidate will demonstrate an extreme attention to detail, creativity, honesty, and will be enthusiastic about working in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment. Likewise, they will not be deterred by the responsibility of completing routine tasks such as cleaning, labeling, or organizing. Preferred, but not required qualifications include: experience working on an organic farm, GAP certification, experience in the restaurant industry, and/or photography/writing/social media skills. The right candidate will have a strong desire to provide the highest level of customer service at all times, and will not be afraid to hustle and work under pressure if required.

This position requires a personal vehicle, for occasional transportation between our two farm locations and to/from markets. Vehicle use is reimbursed at standard government rates.