Company description

The Westgate Community Farm is a one acre urban fruit and vegetable farm serving the Westgate neighborhood of West Palm Beach. We are currently expanding to add a small urban orchard at a nearby satellite site. We use organic and regenerative farming practices. The farm offers neighbors fresh produce, education programs, and a lush community green space. The farm hosts two weekly markets on site at the farm.

Job description

Position Details:

• 32-40 hours per week

• Start date August or September 2026

• Assistant Farm Manager will work directly with the Farm Manager in all aspects of growing, harvesting and selling produce.

Our weekly schedule includes the following activities:

• Farm work including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding, field planting, weeding, mulching, maintaining perennial gardens, maintaining attractive and neat farm spaces, monitoring and controlling pests organically, miscellaneous farm chores, leading volunteers, and crop planning.

• Harvesting, washing and packing produce for market, maintaining harvest records • Market: Set up beautiful market display, engage with a diverse clientele, maintain market records, oversee SNAP incentive program

• Equipment maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and tractor

• Class instruction

Required qualifications and attributes:

• Experience working on a productive farm; a full season on a farm is preferred but not necessary

• Skills, experience or demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture

• Familiarity and enthusiasm with growing and cooking fruits and vegetables

• A willing and positive attitude; ability to work efficiently with a fast and steady pace • Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs above your waist and be willing to work in all weather conditions

• Spanish/ English proficiency

• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline