What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Manager position at Good Place Holdings?
Living City Farms, a Good Place Holdings company, is on a mission to grow and develop a community-driven, economically regenerative farm that nurtures both people and the planet. We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to help us advance our vision by supporting farm development, production, and sustainability through key systems and hands-on work.
Why Living City Farms?
At Living City Farms, we’re dedicated to creating a thriving farm that contributes to the growth of community-minded businesses. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a larger movement to foster sustainable practices, regenerate the earth, and empower people in our community. Join us in building something meaningful and impactful, where your work will directly contribute to our mission of growing Good Places.
Key Responsibilities:
- Farm Management: Participate in regenerative production systems and assist with managing nursery and post-harvest processes alongside Farm Business Manager.
- Plant Nursery: Seed vegetable flats, set up irrigation, assess plant health, and organize records in our farm management software.
- Post-Harvest: Develop workflows for wash/pack station, ensure produce is handled according to food safety protocols, and sort/grade for top-quality produce.
- Field Production: Help with tasks like bed prep, transplanting, pest control, irrigation, and operating equipment like the farm’s Bobcat compact tractor.
- Harvest: Harvest produce multiple times a week and manage harvest data through our farm management system.
- Maintenance & Development: Contribute to farm infrastructure, install season extension systems, plant trees, and maintain growing areas.
- Community Engagement: Build relationships with customers, organize farm tours, and participate in community events.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: Proven experience in agriculture, regenerative farming, and general farm maintenance.
- Knowledge: Commitment to learning and applying regenerative agricultural practices.
- Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform tasks that require physical stamina.
- Skills: Excellent communication, public speaking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. Comfortable representing the farm to the public and engaging with diverse communities.
- Driver’s License: A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required.
Work Conditions & Schedule:
- Full-time position, with seasonal hours that fluctuate (40-50 hours per week from March - November and approx. 30 hours per week from December - February).
- Weekend work and farmers market participation sometimes required during peak months.
- Physical work in outdoor conditions, including walking, bending, lifting, and working long hours on your feet.
Why You Should Apply:
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-driven farm that is at the heart of the community. If you are passionate about regenerative agriculture, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
