Farmer - Bay Area Farmscape
- Date Posted February 05, 2022
- Location San Francisco, CA
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
- Make weekly maintenance visits to corporate and residential sites that the farmer independently manages
- Manage all aspects of annual vegetable cultivation from planning and planting plots to leaving a harvest for clients
- Keep detailed records during weekly visits
- Maintain relationships with clients, 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
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
- Represent Farmscape in a friendly and professional manner
Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience with annual vegetable cultivation; related experience in landscaping or fruit tree care is a plus; as is education in horticulture, crop science, etc.
- 2+ year(s) personnel/team management experience
- 1+ year(s) departmental budgeting experience
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions
- Expert knowledge of spreadsheets and Google Suite apps
- Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with customers and staff
- Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
- Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
- Valid driver’s license and a working vehicle
Compensation:
$22 - $28/hr Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Paid vacation, Monthly Smartphone reimbursement and Mileage reimbursement. Vacations are not permitted during season switch months.
Compensation this position is : hourly, $20/hr + Application instructions