Now Hiring - Assistant Farm Manager (Youth Coordinator)

Written By Kris Burce

Reports to: Alfred Melbourne, Executive Director

Hourly Wage: $20-$25/hour

Employment Classification: Part-Time and Non-Exempt. Up to 30 hours per week. 

The Assistant Farm Manager, in conjunction with the Farm Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Community Sponsored Farm. The Assistant Farm Manager acts on behalf of the farm manager in their absence. 

Responsibilities 

Farm Responsibilities: 

  • Understands and implements the farm’s crop plan and related records. 

  • Performs greenhouse activities, including seeding and transplant care. 

  • Performs general maintenance work on farm property and equipment.

  • Assists in the distribution and marketing of products through farm sales and farmers’ markets sales.

  • Performs all farm-related tasks, including (but not limited to) field preparation, cultivation, irrigation, foliar feeding, mulching, and harvesting.

  • Operates all farm equipment. 

  • Assists in the training of field hands.

  • Interacts with farm staff, volunteers, and farm visitors. 

  • Trained to replace the current Farm Manager if need arises. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervises and works side-by-side with farm staff and volunteers as assigned by the farm manager. 

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Three Sisters Gardens policies and applicable laws.

Youth Program Responsibilities: 

  • Delivers summer youth curriculum lessons and information. 

  • Prepares supplies and equipment for each lesson and cleans up after.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@3sistersgardens.com

Kris Burce