Land Steward

Moonwater Farm seeks a Land Steward in Compton, CA, to manage land and animals, conduct outreach, and educate the public on environmental justice. Responsibilities include land management, habitat creation, volunteer training, invasive species control, and program development. The role requires organization, proactivity, and public speaking skills. The position is part-time and involves collaboration with the Moonwater Collective team.
Moonwater Farm is seeking a dedicated land steward to join the Moonwater Collective who will collaboratively manage planning, maintaining and monitoring the land and animals at Moonwater Farm. The land steward also conducts field visits, interacts with the public and acts as an ambassador for the farm at events both on and off the farm. The farm requires a candidate who has a passion for food and environmental justice and is organized, pro-active, a public speaker, and can both manage land and be an impactful educator.

The Moonwater Collective is a small team and, when needed, all members of the team are expected to pitch in for certain projects and events. Traditional ecological knowledge honored.

Job Responsibilities:

● Land management: Maintain and monitor property, including paths, gardens, pond, aquaponics, livestock system, and food forest

● Design and create habitats for native plants and animals

● Create annual crop plan for three season growing – include calendar and nursery activities

● Compost management – vermiculture, bokashi, hot compost methods

● Monitor tree health, prune seasonally as required

● Education and outreach: Plan and lead public workshops, school fieldtrips and other educational programming on variety of land stewardship topics

● Volunteer management: Manage and train volunteers, interns, and College Corps members

● Invasive species control: Control invasive species including crab grass, sticky willy, poke berry, jimson weed

● Property infrastructure: Maintain gates, signage, tool upkeep, and irrigation

● Chipper/shredder: operate for mulch making

● Trash removal: Remove trash and debris from the property

● Assist in the development of in-person/virtual programs, which include brainstorming ideas with families, community organizations, and teachers in designing and implementing these experiences.

● Assist with program logistics such as developing and preparing program materials, cleaning/repairing equipment, videotaping programs, developing social media posts, flyer promotion, and reviewing program materials.

● Communicate via phone, e-mail, and in person with participating parties.

● Generate a list of materials and supplies with accompanying purchase requests for in-person meetings/training sessions.

● Represent Moonwater Farm at meetings and events; maintain working relationships with other urban agriculture professionals and environmental and recreational organizations.

● Support Moonwater Farm staff, prepare program reports and timelines, participate in strategic discussions and evaluation of programs and policy.

● Perform other duties as assigned.