Company description
Located in Northern San Diego, Encinitas Union School District is a leader in K-6 public education. Our vision is to ignite the limitless potential of all learners. The EUSD Learner Profile guides that vision by helping students develop skills to become empowered learners, innovative thinkers, global citizens, wellness advocates, skilled communicators, and confident collaborators. All nine EUSD schools have received state and national award recognition for their innovative programs and outstanding student achievements. The EUSD School Board of Trustees has also been recognized statewide for their best practices in effective governance and boardsmanship.
Job description
Hours: 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day - Monday through Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Rate of pay - $29.26-$37.68 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement.
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Site Administrator, is responsible for all aspects of farm operations at Encinitas Union School District’s Farm Lab; will design and implement growing systems to maximize production of vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, or other products - with the primary goal of supplying successions of organic produce to the central kitchen, and will collaborate with the Director of Child Nutrition Services and the Director Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Grounds and Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement all farming activities, including (but not limited to) crop planning, succession planting, irrigation, orchard and native garden maintenance, soil building, composting, harvesting, use of cover crop, seed selection, pest management, seeding, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, farm maintenance, and weed mitigation. • Analyze farm to school needs to determine appropriate acreage allocation and succession planting schedules. • Monitor soil health to determine type and quantity of amendments required for maximum production. • Guide and train the Facilities and Farming Assistant. • Coordinate and supervise farming volunteers. • Inspect and maintain equipment for proper functioning. • Comply with all regenerative organic farming regulations and ensure all farming certifications are current. • Maintain detailed records of field tasks, planting locations, inputs and field notes to comply with organic standards and communicate transparently. • Provide financial and operational reports, as needed. • Implement and maintain safety protocols, including site security. • Oversee the chickens at Farm Lab. • Provide farm tours and an overview of growing practices to educators and visitors, as needed. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • All aspects of organic farm management • Regenerative organic farming practices • Organic certification compliance standards • Farm and district safety protocols • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic Ability to: • Perform strenuous farming tasks and use of farm equipment • Develop and maintain relationships with the Farm Lab education team, staff, volunteers, and the community • Work collaboratively, think creatively, and solve problems • Maintain digital production, application, and organic certification records • Create and maintain an organized working environment • Collect and analyze data to report outcomes and develop efficiencies • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing • Maintain regular and consistent attendance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Three to five years of farming experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls. The employee is required to sit; reach with hands and arms, push, lift and carry supplies and equipment; to taste and/or smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in outdoor weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER California Class C driver’s license is required and the lead farmer with Encinitas Union School District drives our EV ranger and the tractor. Additionally, they sometimes need to go and purchase amendment or equipment from Granghettos or Home Depot.
REQUIRED TESTING Pre-employment testing and assessment to demonstrate minimum qualifications required for the position.
CLEARANCES California Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical examination including tuberculosis (TB) and drug screen clearances.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
November 04, 2026