Farmer

Farmscape•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmscape is the largest urban farming venture in the country, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Oakland. We design, install, and tend intensive organic vegetable gardens for residences, schools, restaurants, and other organizations. We actively manage 300 gardens in California, turning the city back into a farm one yard at a time!

Requirements

2+ year experience with annual vegetable cultivation required
Extensive experience with edibles, perennial and native landscapes
Expert knowledge of spreadsheets and Google Suite apps
Curiosity, resourcefulness, tenacity and strong work ethic are required.
Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with customers and staff
Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
Valid driver’s license & proof of insurance.
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

Nice To Haves

3+ years preferred experience with annual vegetable cultivation
1+ year experience with fruit tree management preferred

Responsibilities

Manage 10-20 farms; design planting layouts, oversee planting calendar, cultivate wide variety of annual vegetables, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fertilize, fork and amend soil, harvest produce, repair irrigation systems
Work solo, and with a field partner
Maintain fruit trees and edible perennials, including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, and pest/disease management
Proactively prevent garden issues
Manage consistent weekly schedule, including service logs and client database
Manage inventory for gardens
Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email
Engage in weekly phone and/or in-person check ins with LA Residential Farm Manager
Follow communication procedures, guidelines and expectations
Provide weekly garden updates to clients
Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and communicate problems upward
Represent Farmscape services in a professional manner
Must be comfortable and willing to drive between multiple locations in greater LA region every work day
Attend staff, service and training meetings as required
Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, communicating to management areas requiring support
Contribute to supportive and accountable work environment