Urban Farmer (San Diego, Part-Time)

California Farm and Garden is seeking a part-time Urban Farmer in San Diego, CA. The role involves maintaining commercial fruit and vegetable projects, including tasks like planting, pruning, and harvesting. Candidates should have experience in organic gardening and be physically capable of outdoor work. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on professional growth within the local sustainable food movement.
ABOUT US:

California Farm and Garden specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of vegetable and herb gardens and farms, fruit tree orchards, and accompanying pollinator and California native gardens. We work with homeowners, small businesses and restaurants, and large corporations in San Diego to create beautiful, entirely organic, productive edible spaces and amenities.

Based out of San Diego for the last 15+ years, our growing company is seeking a part-time Urban Farmer to work on a variety of projects. As a for-profit organization that is experiencing positive growth throughout Southern California, we strive for efficiency and integrity in our services. Our work is fast-paced, results oriented, and a ton of fun!

Please note: this position is physically demanding. Such demands include but are not limited to: frequently moving heavy materials (up to 50lbs), digging and forking, working on slopes, bending and kneeling, and being outside for up to 8 hours per day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We’re looking to add a part-time Farm Assistant in SAN DIEGO to join the team in maintaining a variety of commercial fruit and vegetable projects. On a day-to-day basis, there are any number of farming and gardening tasks you could be working on for each client including by not limited to: fertilizing and amending the soil; treating gardens and orchard for pests and diseases; planting each client’s seasonal favorites; adjusting irrigation; pruning fruit trees; making sure each farm and garden is both beautiful and productive; harvesting; helping with educational classes; etc.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual interested in professional growth and stability while being part of the local and sustainable food movement! We’ve created a workplace culture that attracts some of the finest people you’ll ever meet. Our pursuit is to attract and keep the best by investing in a culture that fosters passion, excitement, and achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have professional experience with gardening or farming fruits and vegetables using organic methods, including:
• Cultivating soil with fertilizers and amendments
• Planting
• Watering
• Pruning
• Identifying pests and diseases
• Weeding
• Harvesting

Must be proficient and comfortable:
• Using farm and garden tools such as shovel, pitchfork, wheelbarrow, sprayer, and other landscaping and gardening tools
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Working outside doing physical farming activity for up to 8 hours per day
• Regularly waking up early

Other must-have's include:
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable daily transportation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and a desire to expand knowledge
• Keen observational abilities and attention to detail

Beneficial if you have experience with Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar

COMPENSATION:

This is a part-time position (16-24 hours/week) Monday - Friday in SAN DIEGO.

Pay is based on experience and competitive.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Retirement Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Annual Reviews and Pay Examinations
• Annual Automatic Cost-of-Living Raises
• Friendly Office Dog
• Fun and Positive Culture

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person