Company description
Are you interested in building and maintaining edible gardens in the Boston Area, helping people grow fruits and vegetables, and experiencing urban agriculture firsthand? We’re hiring for a leadership position as an operations manager on our team.
HomeHarvest is an edible gardening and landscape construction company based out of Arlington, MA with a local private fruit tree and berry nursery based on a small farm in Lexington. www.homeharvest.com Established in 2008.
Job description
GARDEN SPECIALIST - Help us maintain our gardens and allow them to thrive and yield abundantly! The work for this new position entails:
Maintenance of edible landscapes, food forests, fruit trees, flower gardens, medicinal herb gardens, etc.
Maintenance and installation of raised beds for growing food.
Weeding, mulching, adding compost, pruning, gardening and general plant care.
Planting trees, berries, flowers, herbs, garden installation.
What we’re looking for:
A positive attitude and willingness to work physically in New England weather.
Somebody who demonstrates and practices humility.
Hunger for the work and our mission.
Emotional intelligence and ability to communicate and cooperate with others.
2+ years of relevant experience with gardening and landscaping.
A valid drivers license so you can drive company trucks.
Ability to work well independently or with others.
Physical and mental fitness; the work is physically challenging.
Pay commensurate with experience, likely starting at $25-30/hr, health care stipend, paid holidays.
Email Ben Barkan, Owner & Founder of HomeHarvest, about why you’re a good candidate. Thank you!
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Application instructions
This job expired on March 19, 2024
Deadline
March 19, 2024