Land Steward

Summary:

Jorgensen Farms is made up of multiple divisions, creating a unique agritourism environment that blends organic farming with special events. Land Stewards team members will participate in maintaining agricultural and horticultural activities on the 100-acre property under the supervision of the Head Gardener and Lead Gardener.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and maintains gravel paths, driveways, lots, and lanes to ensure safety and readiness of use
• Collects and removes trash and recycling from grounds
• Conducts routine mowing of large tracts
• Maintains ornamental wood stacks
• Ensures equipment is properly fueled and maintained
• Clears fallen limbs and nuisance foliage from grounds and venues
• Performs general gardening and farming tasks, including but not limited to: weeding, edging, pruning, trellising, direct-seeding, mulching, planting, and harvesting
• Conducts general housekeeping and cleaning tasks in designated Garden team areas
• Contributes to livestock chores
• Contributes to propagation and field irrigation
• Contributes to Saturday Market (TBD)
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Whatever it takes to create a comfortable, welcoming, and supportive environment for all staff and guests

Qualifications:

• Enjoys Type 2 fun
• Enthusiastic about being a part of the Jorgensen Gardens team
• Ability to work outside in all conditions
• Works with others to get results
• Contributes in a positive way to the work environment
• Willingness to provide and receive honest, direct feedback (candor)
• Shows up ready to work when scheduled
• Able to stay on task
• Able to work weekends as well as shifts up to 10 hours in length
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to – standing, bending, stooping, walking, squatting, reaching; and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. overhead
• 1 year of outdoor physical labor is strongly preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Have the willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done

Compensation:

• Pay starts at $16/hour
• Jorgensen discount on farm products and special events