Assistant Farm Manager

Good Place Holdings•Stow, OH

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Living City Farms is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to join their mission-driven, community-oriented, and economically regenerative farm. This is a hands-on role where the Assistant Farm Manager will work with the Farm Manager to grow crops, manage nursery operations, harvest and prepare produce, maintain farm infrastructure, and help develop efficient systems. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, solving problems, learning new things, and seeing the results of their hard work.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Previous experience in agriculture, farming, regenerative agriculture, or general farm maintenance.
Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
Ability to work independently while also being an effective team member.
Work on your feet for extended periods.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb as needed.
Hear, see, and communicate effectively while working.
Safely perform physical farm and maintenance tasks.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about agriculture and caring for the earth.
Interested in learning and practicing regenerative agriculture.
A strong problem solver who can think creatively and adapt.
Comfortable giving and receiving clear direction and meaningful feedback.
A strong communicator who knows when to ask questions or seek clarification.
Comfortable speaking with customers and the community.
Comfortable leading or participating in farm tours, workshops, and community events.
Dependable, hardworking, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to the continued development of Living City Farms.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily farm planning and task execution.
Prepare growing beds and assist with transplanting and direct seeding.
Weed, fertilize, provide foliar feeding, and assist with pest control.
Install and remove row covers, insect netting, and silage tarps.
Manage irrigation systems.
Operate farm equipment, including a Bobcat compact tractor.
Help develop and improve regenerative farming systems and practices.
Seed vegetable flats according to the farm's crop plan.
Set up and maintain automatic irrigation systems.
Monitor transplant health and determine when plants are ready for the field.
Properly harden off transplants before planting.
Keep nursery areas organized and maintain accurate records using Tend farm management software.
Help develop nursery best practices and standard operating procedures.
Harvest fresh produce multiple times each week based on crop availability and sales.
Collect harvest data and maintain records in Tend.
Help design and improve the wash and pack station.
Properly wash, sort, grade, store, and pack produce for sale.
Follow food safety regulations and best practices.
Help develop efficient post-harvest procedures and SOPs.
Help install season-extension infrastructure.
Build and develop new growing areas.
Plant trees and perennial crops.
Assist with general farm maintenance, including occasional mowing and weed whacking.
Help identify problems and develop creative solutions to improve farm operations.
Assist with produce deliveries and build positive customer relationships.
Participate in farm tours, workshops, and community events.
Represent Living City Farms professionally in public settings.
Work collaboratively with the broader Good Place Holdings team.