Company description

Do Right started in 2021 and quickly became a leader in organic specialty flower growing on the West Coast. Do Right specializes in growing a large selection of often unusual varieties at a larger than usual quantity while maintaining high quality. The farm is located 30 minutes north of Santa Cruz and south of Pescadero, CA on the coast adjacent to Big Basin State Park. Do Right grows about an acre of perennials and three acres of annuals and biennials, all certified organic. Do Right engages in various farming practices to give back to the land that supports it, like annual cover crop planting, no to low-till farming in perennial areas, integrated pest management, organic growing practices, mulching and more. Do Right is supported by a skilled crop scout, helping farmers to proactively address pests and disease and strategize how to reduce losses in the future. Owner, Kelly Brown, aims for Do Right to be a safe place for workers by providing a supportive working environment that steers clear of the misogyny, homophobia, and racism all too familiar on farms.

Job description

The Field Manager oversees all happenings pertaining to the physical space of the farm from managing the harvest, greenhouse, plantouts, and special treatment of crops to OMRI-certified pesticide and input applications. They work closely with the Irrigation Manager, Order Manager, Field Crew, farm neighbors and the farm owner to work towards a harmonious, educational, safe, and efficient workplace. The Field Manager must be able to communicate in Spanish to coworkers.

Qualifications: The Field Manager must be willing to commit at least 2 years to a complex, high responsibility role. Field managers must have at least 1 years of experience in farm management and be eager to learn the diverse array of flowers at Do Right and the growing requirements of each. The manager must be highly organized, punctual, a proactive communicator and comfortable with a fast-paced environment typical on a busy farm day. Tractor operating experience is a plus but not required.

Pay: Depending on experience, $25-28/hr plus 1-week paid time off, up to 5 days paid sick leave, health care stipend, and slower seasonal schedule in the winter with unpaid days off.

Perks include veggies from our neighbors, continuing education opportunities, other food trade, massage trade, meat trade and of course, Flowers!

Accepting applications until the position is filled. Start date ASAP or as late as March 2026. Read details below and how to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage the greenhouse and plantings: Work with our professional crop scouter and farm owner to make decisions about greenhouse growing conditions, IPM and fertility treatments, moving plants to outside benches at appropriate times, and organizing what to plant, when, where and with any special treatment. Oversee field crew for plantings, including training new hires. Coordinate with the irrigation manager to properly water in new plantings. If necessary, oversee proper pest prevention post-planting.

Manage field maintenance: Work with the owner and professional crop scouter to maintain a running list of field tasks and weeding priorities. Delegate tasks to others, provide adequate training, follow-up and accountability with efficiency, safety, and support in mind. Either operate a tractor or coordinate with the tractor operator to schedule mechanized work in the field and prepare for tractor access.

Manage harvest: Coordinate with the Order Manager an efficient and fast-paced harvest with an emphasis on speed and quality. Become knowledgeable about harvest standards for each variety through research and by learning from experienced harvesters. Teach standards for harvest including quality and a drive to improve speed.

Safety: Field manager must be able to safely and comfortably lift 50 lbs and instruct others how to do the same. Field managers must lead with accident prevention in mind, inspiring a workplace of bravery and resilience while also being supported and not needing to prove oneself.

Coordinate field transitions between the seasons: Work with the field crew, tractor operator and farm owner to schedule key activities and stock necessary inputs.

Communicate proactively, directly and kindly: Have fluency in English and at least basic farm Spanish. Respect preferred pronouns of other workers.

Facilitate pesticide applications: Do Right uses some OMRI approved pesticides according to EPA standards, following the farm’s certificate holder training. Field Manager either applies pesticides or coordinates with the trained applicator about rate, schedule and crops to be treated and maintain proper records. All sprays are no stronger than a Category III “Caution” rating.

Use Google Sheets: Field Manager must lean into spreadsheets. We list and assign tasks, track supplies, and keep records using spreadsheets.

Commitment: After 6 month trial, 1.5 year commitment. Potential partnership opportunity available for the right person.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

March 15, 2026