Community Farmer

Orange County, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

Location: Orange County
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Compensation: $22 - $26, DOE
Benefits: Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Long Term Disability, Audiobook Reimbursement, Paid vacation.

About Farmscape
Farmscape is the largest urban farming company in California, with a commitment to creating food-focused, climate-resilient landscapes. Since 2008, we have designed, installed and maintained hundreds of customized gardens as beautiful as they are abundant.
Our low-impact, sustainable Farmscapes are lively, vibrant spaces that feature native, low-water plants to complement the food we grow. As trusted local farmers, we grow food for single-family homes, master-planned communities, Fortune 500 companies, Michelin-starred chefs and World Series Champions.

About The Position
A Farmscape Community Farmer works on our Agrihood team to maintain urban and suburban farms within neighborhoods throughout California, and provide farm and nature related education and programming for community residents. A Farmscape Community Farmer is equally well-skilled in small-scale, mixed-crop farm operations using organic methods and leading vibrant, engaging activities, workshops, and events. You are someone who believes in the magic of farming and gardening and wants to share your love, passion, and knowledge with everyone around you.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with farming team to maintain agrihood farms, including planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, etc
Lead fun, productive and educational experiences for residents during volunteer shifts
Assist with planning and hosting of community events like u-picks, workshops, seasonal festivals and community-scale events
Maintain a disciplined and well-paced work environment
Ensure premium experience of all visitors to the farm
Maintain sanitary, safe and organized work and storage areas
Collect and report data pertaining to harvest yields, volunteer hours and supplies
Assist with communications, marketing and scheduling with resident participants
Participate in ongoing training and development workshops and opportunities

Qualifications:

Applicants should have 1+ years farming or vegetable gardening experience, with strong knowledge of vegetable cultivation and garden maintenance
Applicants should have 1+ years in leading programming
Farm or garden management experience is a plus
Relevant education or certifications is a plus
Must be a good communicator
Must have some computer skills, personal device and personal vehicle
Must implement sustainable practices such as water conservation, pollinator consciousness, soil care, etc
Demonstrate creativity in coming up with ideas for events, crafts, workshops and community gatherings that are meaningful and sustainable.
Comfortable leading and speaking to groups.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

Fair Chance Statement
Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

Provide a written individualized assessment,
Include a copy of the background check, and
Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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This role begins is 7:30am - 4:00pm Tuesday through Saturday. Are you available to work those hours?*

This role requires a significant amount of heavy lifting, bending, and walking. Are you able to continuously lift more than 50 pounds during the entire duration of your shift?*

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This position requires you to use a personal vehicle to transport gardening supplies, plants, etc. Do you have a personal vehicle to use for this job and a valid Driver’s License?*

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This job requires you to be as comfortable and enthusiastic about broadforking a new bed to plant broccoli alone, as you would be to teach a group of adults how to prune tomatoes together, as you would be leading kids in a natural crafting activity. If this sounds like you, tell us why you think you'd be a good fit in this role.*

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