Company description

Gaiatree Farm is nestled in a beautiful 10 acre plot of land in the Sierra Nevada foothills with rich soils & abundant waters! The long-term vision & goal of Gaiatree Farm is to create a thriving food forest that sustains a community of 10-12 people and provides for guests at the Gaiatree Center for Remembrance & Connection, which is our sister vision of creating a retreat center business. Retreats may consist of permaculture education, land-stewardship, spirituality, yoga & meditation, dance, music, arts, cannabis tasting, vision quests and Source connection.

Job description

Gaiatree Farms has a farm management / caretaker position opening for a couple or individual with professional experience, who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, pro-active communication skills and an enthusiastic focus on the long-term health and productivity of the farm. Must have extensive education and experience in permaculture practices, organic farming, regenerative land stewardship and people management.

This is a live-in position which includes a caretaker’s cottage, amenities & utilities provided (valued at $1000 pm)

Salary is negotiable based on skill & experience
Additional Income Potential through micro-business partnerships 45/55 profit split.

Position Overview ~ The Farm manager will be responsible for design, implementation, maintenance and sustainability of the permaculture farm plan along with care taking repsonsabilities of the entire property. There is an existing farm plan along with farm infrastructure, including swales, gardens, fruit & nut trees, greenhouses, ponds, shop, outdoor facilities etc. The position entails developing, managing and maintaining the annual and perennial gardens. Implementing successful micro business models, developing nursery with native and edible perennial plants and managing volunteer help such as woofers. The Farm Manager works closely with and reports directly to the Farm Director.

Roles & Responsibilities ~

• Provide daily oversight & management of the execution of farm plan
• Co-ordinate daily schedules and work planning for team
• Research, order, pick-up, plant & care for perennial plants & trees
• Start seedlings & create schedule & implement ongoing annual vegetable production
• Review & improve upon all existing irrigation systems
• Design & create sprout sanctuary for daily consumption
• Provide oversight & management for all field activities, including, but not limited to irrigation, cultivation and general maintenance of farm/property upkeep
• Lead a weekly meeting to discuss important details & plans for farm
• Maintain accurate inventory of all materials and supplies related to field production activities and general property needs, including, but not limited to: all inputs including seed, tools and supplies etc.
• The ability to oversee multiple projects happening simultaneously with a calm, focused demeanor
• To co-ordinate / manage farm workers, long-term apprentices and woofers
• Care for all animals on a daily basis
• Grounds maintenance, including, but not limited to: lawn care, forest management, creek development, chainsaw work, tractor work, driveway maintenance etc

Additional qualities important to us: Caring, impeccably clean and tidy, focused, hard-working, fun, efficient, early riser, systems-thinker, music lover, ecstatic dancer, spiritually minded, loving, heart centered, patient, relaxed, honest, healthy, lover of nature and good communication skills!

Compensation

this position is: salaried, less than $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline