Company description

Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, California that integrates the practices of Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social action to build loving, just, and sustainable communities. We provide training programs, educational workshops, and community celebrations for more than 10,000 visitors annually.

Job description

Urban Adamah's Farmer works under the supervision of the Farm Manager to carry out the day-to-day operations of our farm. The Farmer plays a critical role in ensuring the farm runs smoothly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable agriculture, enjoys hands-on physical work, and thrives in collaborative team settings. This position provides an opportunity to grow farming skills while contributing to Urban Adamah’s mission.

FARM OPERATIONS

The Farmer will be responsible for and provide support with a broad range of operational logistics and procedures.

• Support crop production, including seeding, planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing
• Assist with greenhouse operations, including propagation and plant care
• Perform animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and general care for goats and chickens
• Maintain farm infrastructure, such as irrigation systems, fencing, pathways, and tools
• Support pest and weed management using sustainable farming practices
• Maintain soil health through turning compost, vermiculture, and cover cropping
• Assist with supervising volunteers and program participants in farm tasks
• Ensure farm spaces are clean, organized, and accessible
• Perform a variety of general farm tasks

About You
You are able to see the big picture of how farm tasks fit within the larger vision of an organization. You enjoy working outside, weeding, planting, harvesting, and working on a team.

We are open to applicants with varying levels and types of experience, provided that the applicant displays the skills required to successfully execute the job described above. You might be a good fit if you possess/demonstrate the following.

COMPETENCIES AND STRENGTHS

Administrative & Organizational Excellence

• Hands-On Work Ethic: You enjoy physical, outdoor work in all weather conditions and are comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Attention to Detail: You follow instructions carefully and complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Team Player: You collaborate well with others, communicate clearly, and bring a positive attitude to the work environment. You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues, and are excited to be part of the success of the whole organization.
• Adaptability: You are flexible and can shift priorities based on the farm’s needs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: You value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from diverse backgrounds. You are committed to reflecting on and addressing inequities stemming from privilege and oppression in your community.
• Ownership: You take broad responsibility for your work and approach tasks and priorities with a critical mindset.

Communication, Collaboration & Customer Service:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills: You communicate and collaborate well with a range of colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative: You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues, and are excited to be part of the success of the whole organization.
• Customer service oriented: You appreciate the powerful impact of providing prompt responses to support inquiries, meeting people’s needs proactively, and treating staff and other community members with respect and care.

EXPERIENCES THAT COULD LEAD TO YOUR SUCCESS

• 1+ year working at a farm, garden, landscaping company or similar outdoor setting.
• Familiarity with mixed vegetable production, greenhouse growing, tools, irrigation systems, or animal care is a bonus.
• A strong desire to learn and grow within a farming environment.
• Experience working with volunteers, groups, or diverse communities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION
The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to perform the role:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, etc.)
• Performing repetitive tasks, including planting, weeding, and harvesting
• Operating hand tools, wheelbarrows, and small farm equipment

Additional Details
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This position may be either full-time or part-time, depending on the needs of the farm and the candidate’s availability. Hours may shift seasonally—for example, the role may begin as full-time and transition to part-time. A reduction in hours is likely between November and January, but exact timing is to be determined.

• Hourly Pay: $25–30 per hour (depending on experience)
• General farm hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with some weekend farm chores

Part-time positions are non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with California labor laws. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for any hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek, and double time may apply for hours worked over 12 in a day or beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive workday in a week.

Employees in this role are eligible for paid sick leave, as well as any additional paid time off benefits offered by the organization in accordance with California state and local regulations.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $30.00

Application instructions

Deadline

August 01, 2025