Company description

Greensgrow is an educational urban farm and demonstration garden that provides an essential connection to food and nature in an urban community. We are a non-profit dedicated to promoting social wellness through community green space. Greensgrow reconnects city dwellers with rural food producers and promoting the greening of Philadelphia’s homes and gardens. Together we are building a better, more progressive and sustainable Philadelphia.

We have two garden centers, educational programming, food access programs and other projects that promote sustainability. Greensgrow Farms is our original farm location built on a site that was once a factory and now holds three large high tunnel raised beds, a greenhouse, a well-stocked garden center and farmstand, and small group of farm animals. Greensgrow West is a West Philly community hub built on a long abandoned site on Baltimore Avenue, featuring a thriving garden center, mini-farmstand, and chickens.

Job description

The assistant farmer is a seasonal position that is integral to our urban farming operation. Working in tandem with our farm manager, the assistant farmer will participate in all tasks and responsibilities related to growing food organically in our greenhouse and high tunnels and caring for animals on the farm as well as engaging with members of our community through on-site education and programming.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Seeding, transplanting, weeding, and up-keep of all crops in our three high tunnels.
• Harvesting & packaging produce for the Greensgrow Farmstand and other possible sales venues.
• Seeding, up-potting, and merchandising vegetable & herb starts for the garden center.
• Assisting with setup and staffing of our weekly Saturday farmstand.

• Animal care: 16 chickens and 1 pig.

• Includes feeding & cleaning their living spaces.

• Maintaining our compost system.
• Maintaining our drip irrigation system.
• Implement active pest and soil management plans.

• Managing Farm volunteers & interns.
• Other farm chores as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years farming experience preferred.

• Knowledge of or committed interest in learning the following:

• Seeding, crop planning, soil health, composting, irrigation, pest management, harvesting for market, animal care, raised beds & urban gardening

• Integrity (dependable, on-time, and hard-working).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong and positive communication skills.

• Must be prepared to handle farming operations on days when farm manager is not on site
• Willingness to work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Interest in engaging with our community! Local North Philly residents are encouraged to apply!
• Customer service skills.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

March 31, 2022