Johnson’s Backyard Garden got its start in 2004 when Brenton Johnson transformed his East Austin backyard in the Holly Street neighborhood into a bountiful vegetable garden. Brenton used his experience slinging grilled cheese sandwiches at Grateful Dead shows and began selling his backyard bounty at the Austin Farmers’ Market downtown. This was the start of our farm!

In 2006, Brenton started a small CSA Program beginning with around 30 Austin families. The backyard garden eventually took over the front and side yards, too, leaving Brenton’s kids with little room to play.

In the summer of 2006, we purchased 20 acres just five miles east of downtown Austin on Hergotz Lane. Three years later, the entire 20 acres was full of vegetables and it was clear that we needed more land to keep up with Austin’s growing appetite for local and organic produce.

In the spring of 2010, with the help of our CSA members, we purchased land on River Road in Garfield, Texas, introducing us to what would become our home for years to come. Today, we farm on 186 acres, situated on the high bank of the Colorado River. We farm using only certified organic methods, and focus on producing a diverse variety of the highest quality vegetables, fruits and herbs. We grow over 200 different crops! You can enjoy our produce delivered straight to your home or neighborhood through our CSA program-- you know it’s a good day when you see our hand-painted delivery van! You can also find JBG vegetables at many local restaurants, grocery stores, and local farmers’ markets. The crew of just over 100 men and women that make up the JBG team take serious pride in the quality of vegetables we produce and look forward to growing food for you and your family for years to come.

• Provide prompt and courteous replies to all farm e-mails, phone calls, and voicemails
• Assist occasional walk-in visitors to Hergotz office
• Communicate quality complaints to CSA Packing Manager and Barn Manager
• Prepare CSA labels, driver paperwork, and delivery routes daily
• Monitor and maintain inventory of add on items, merchandise, and office supplies
• Track new membership, referrals, and weekly delivery numbers
• Manage driver communications/schedules and track vehicle maintenance records
• Coordinate establishment of new CSA sites and maintain relationships with existing sites
• Manage and fulfill all online merchandise orders
• Coordinate fulfillment for annual bulk sales 
• Assist with identifying and solving problems in CSA customer management software
• Assist in the coordination of CSA marketing and engagement campaigns
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll of all employees and process new employee paperwork
• Assist with driver and operations expenditure reports and other financial tasks
• Assist with HR duties including posting job descriptions and scheduling interviews
• Occasionally assist with running deliveries, errands, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager

• Possess an interest in organic agriculture, as well as a willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal communicator
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google programs, and an overall proficiency in computer technology
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to high-stress environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Positive attitude and interest in having fun while working hard
• Ability to prioritize tasks and balance friendliness with efficiency and focus

• Experience in accounting and payroll management
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems
• Familiarity with organic agriculture and interest in local farming
• Experience in customer service and management
• Experience in administrative database management