Company description

STELLAR ROOTS is a regenerative medicinal herb farm offering artisanal, high vibration herbal products and raw herbs, classes and hands-on experience. We blend practices from Biodynamic and Organic farming and Permaculture towards whole ecosystem health. Pursuing USDA Organic and Regenerative Organic certifications in 2025.

Job description

Seasonal Field Operations Assistant Manager (Part-time)

Stellar Roots Herb Farm is seeking a Self-motivated and Earth-inspired Assistant Manager for field work and general farm tasks.

Position works under farm Managing Director to plan and execute many aspects of annual and perennial plant propagation. Responsible for carrying out field and garden tasks, such as soil preparation, weed eating, pruning, planting, harvesting, handling, drying and packing herbs and more. Responsible for some leadership of volunteers and apprentices.

Flexible hours, Part-time work allows you to maintain other gigs
Option to stay on site in newly built Loft bedroom in the Apothecary barn: new VT Castings woodstove, new kitchen, new bath, loft bedroom with awning window, full size bed and AC
Learn methods of Organic and Biodynamic farming, Herbalism, Geomancy, Ecology, connecting with nature spirits and so much more.
Qualifications:

Biodynamic and/ or Organic Farming Experience required
A plus if you have grown medicinal herbs and/ or are familiar with herb plants and local plants of the Appalachian region
In good physical condition and able to work outside in sometimes challenging conditions (heat, excess moisture) is necessary
Ability to strategize towards larger goals and also addresses day to day tasks
Able and willing to keep organized notes of daily tasks for Organic Certification
A passion for farming and love of the Earth is essential
Willingness or desire to work alone and with others- our staff is growing!
Must be clean, tidy and respectful of space! Your living space may include a shared kitchen and bath in Farm Operations HQ.
Personable and able to engage about farming to visitors is desired

Position is 9 months from mid February 2024 – mid November 2024

Salary up to $20 per hour, based on experience, room negotiable

Expected to work 15-25 hours per week

SRHF is located in the beautiful Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, in Tiger, GA on 8 acres of rolling pastures. We are a Regenerative Organic Medicinal Herb Farm offering high quality products and herbal education. Managing Director is a professional Ecological Designer of 2 decades with a wealth of knowledge in holistic land management. Rabun County has a rich herbal tradition, with some of the top herbal teachers in the country. We boast some of the best hikes in the region, including a gorgeous waterfall within walking distance of the farm. Nearby town of Clayton has thriving local culture and great food.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline