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This job expired on May 26, 2015

Assistant Edible Gardener Homestead Design Collective

  • Date Posted March 27, 2015
  • Location Oakland, CA
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job Type Part-Time
Job Description Homestead Design Collective is looking for an Assistant Edible Maintenance Gardener. The position is part-time (1-2 days/week with the possibility of more days in the future) and pay is DOE.

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
Compensation this position is : hourly How to apply
This job expired on May 26, 2015
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