Assistant Edible Gardener Homestead Design Collective
- Date Posted March 27, 2015
- Location Oakland, CA
- Category Agriculture
- Job Type Part-Time
SKILLS:
- working knowledge of growing organic vegetables and fruit in the Bay Area climate, succession planting, harvesting, soil prep, and organic pest control and fertilizers
- familiarity with in-ground and raised bed irrigation systems (drip and microspray) and commonly used irrigation system timers
- "can-do" attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever it is needed; we are a small but highly efficient company where we all wear many hats
- friendly and respectful attitude; you will be interacting with clients with a wide range of needs and knowledge of organic gardening
- basic writing and computer skills to write follow up emails to our clients and record detailed notes in a shared spreadsheet
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years organic farming and/or gardening experience, fine gardening experience a plus
- CA drivers license and regular access to a working vehicle (we are based in the East Bay, but have clients throughout the Bay Area)
- working cell phone (smart phone/iPhone a definite plus)
- ability to lift 45 lbs