Would you like to join the Arizona Worm Farm team?
We are looking to hire someone to help manage our farm and garden under the direction of a very experienced farm manager.
We produce vegetables and plant starts for us to eat and to sell to our customers.
Please note: this is hard, hot work! You have to love being outside and have some experience. We have a very small team, so this is a leadership and a hands on position.
The Arizona Worm Farm is looking to add an experienced master gardener or tree expert to our growing Farm Team. This individual will be responsible for a variety of garden, grove, greenhouse, and training activities. They will also be responsible for assisting our customers during busy periods.
Tasks will include:
· Helping manage our transplant team, filling soil containers, planting seeds, and monitoring starts growth
· Assisting in planting and managing our one-acre Market Garden
· Supporting our one-acre Food Forest
· Assist in managing our extensive collection of fruit trees
· Developing and teaching our growing catalog of customer classes
· Servicing as a sales resource for our customers with garden and tree questions
Our ideal candidate will have actual field experience in a greenhouse or farm setting growing fruit trees and vegetables.
Minimum requirements include:
· Two years increasing responsible work in an agricultural setting
· Two years of experience with Arizona vegetables and trees
Desired, but not required:
· Master Gardener or Arborist certification
· Experience teaching garden related classes
Salary will be dependent on experience.
Please eMail with resume or summary of experience.
Qualifications
- Farming and agriculture experience
- Proficiency in operating farm machinery
- Animal handling and husbandry skills
- Ability to perform irrigation tasks effectively
- Experience in equipment repair and maintenance
- Knowledge of horticulture and greenhouse operations
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to handle heavy lifting
- Previous experience with growing plants and crops