Company description

The Ecology Center is a 28 acre Regenerative Organic Certified, non-profit, community farm in Southern California. We demonstrate the values of regenerative agriculture, permaculture, agroecology, and agroforestry through a variety of educational and community programs, and the sharing of the farm surplus through a variety of community channels.

Job description

Position Title: Market Garden Production Coordinator

Location: San Juan Capistrano

Position Type: This is a full-time , hourly position. The position will periodically require long

and non-regular work hours.

Compensation: $22-28/hr + benefits

Key Collaborators: Farm Production Manager, Replication Manager, Greenhouse Coordinator

The primary functions of The Ecology Center’s (TEC) Market Gardens are:

Grow beautiful, high quality, nutrient dense, Regenerative Organic Certified, produce, herbs and flowers for distribution through The Ecology Center Farm Stand, meeting the demand with the right quantity at the right time.
Demonstrate profitable, small scale regenerative farming practices that utilize efficient methods that prioritize the health of the farmers, the soil, and surrounding ecosystem
Cultivate community through volunteering, education and programming
Experiment and develop culturally appropriate and site specific fruit, vegetable and floral varieties that thrive in our bioregion

Job Summary: The Ecology Center Market Garden Production Coordinator assists the production of The Ecology Center’s Market Garden. Working closely with the Replication Manager, the MGC executes the cropping plan, prepping beds, planting, weeding, irrigating and implementing our IPM and fertility programs.

Minimum Qualifications

2-4 years of Market Garden Production experience using regenerative farming practices, including a mastery of:
Principles and practices of organic market farming production, including principles of soil health, water conservation, and integrated pest management.
Common farm equipment, including seeders, tilther, harvest equipment, BCS walk-behind tractor, and basic hand tools.
Irrigation system set-up, repair, and scheduling.
General equipment maintenance and repair
Hard Worker, ability to follow a plan and execute independently and in a timely manner
Be a team player, support your coworkers and maintain a positive, professional attitude
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with farm work.
Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule, working weekends and evenings when needed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

Able to communicate in both English and Spanish
Ability to work with a diverse set of people, teaching and coaching students, interns, and volunteers
Ability to utilize technology for efficiency, communication, productivity and coordination
Patience, perseverance, and drive
Self awareness and emotional intelligence

Expectations

Ensures a safe workplace and addresses safety issues as they arise
Maintain a professional work environment that fosters a collaborative team spirit with respect for each individual
Execute crop rotation plan that meet the regenerative farming goals and production needs of the Center’s Farm Hub and partnerships.
Assist the Replication Manager in developing weekly work plan
Be accountable for crop production, fertilizing and spraying record keeping
Maintain Garden fertility and crop protection program
Ensure that all Market Garden equipment, tools and supplies are maintained and kept in a pristine, organized manner
Maintain site cleanliness and the aesthetic standards of TEC Market Gardens.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Farm Director and/or his/her designee.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

May 16, 2026