Company description
Small Places LLC is a startup working to use agriculture to better understand and address Houston’s food access and diet-related health issues. We are into our 3rd year of operation of our first farm, Finca Tres Robles.
Finca Tres Robles is a 1.25 acre farm just 2 miles east of Houston's downtown. We are the only privately run and operated farm inside Houston's 610 loop. Using our experience and location, we engage our neighborhood and city on the social, commercial, and political levels to argue the value and need to invest in agricultural infrastructure and skilled farmers.
Job description
Finca Tres Robles is a 1.25 acre farm just 2 miles east of Houston's downtown. We are the only privately run and operated farm inside Houston's 610 loop. As we enter into a new phase of our start-up, we're looking to bring someone else in to manage the farming operations.
Being (young) farmer run and operated, we understand the realities of the work and strive to operate our farm with the farmers in mind. We look to support our manager in their daily needs as we expand and refine current systems and processes and strive to have necessary seasonal support to help through the busiest times of the year.
Become a part of a small but devoted group of young farmers working to creatively discuss and work out solutions in a city known for its lack of health and agricultural infrastructure.
We cultivate approximately 1 acre and run a 30 person CSA (to be expanded), 2 farm stand days, 2 off farm farmers markets. We also offer classes, field trips and host dinners/events.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about problem solving! An ideal candidate will have at least 2 years farm experience, managerial experience and implementing a planting plan is preferred but would be willing to train the right candidate. Ability to speak Spanish a plus
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $10.00 - $13.00
Application instructions
This job expired on March 02, 2017
Deadline
February 01, 2017
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