Farmer LA

Los Angeles CA

Description

Farmscape seeks a full-time urban farmer for Los Angeles. Our farm team draws on extensive field experience and principles of organic and sustainable farming to manage over 150 residential gardens throughout Los Angeles. Farmers manage 10-20 small residential edible gardens within a single region on a given day, and carry a 'roving farm shed' in their vehicles. Farmers work independently and are on-site weekly– planting, pruning, harvesting and engaging with clients in the field, with the support of the entire Farmscape crew. Farm & Garden Management Manage 10-20 residential farms; design planting layouts, oversee planting calendar, cultivate wide variety of annual vegetables, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fertilize and amend soil, harvest produce, repair irrigation systems Maintain fruit trees and edible perennials, including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, and pest/disease management Proactively prevent garden issues Manage consistent weekly schedule Manage inventory for gardens Document detailed service log of weekly visits in apps Collaborate with Farmscape staff to resolve complex garden issues Customer Service & Communication Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email with 10-20 clients 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 Other 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 Keep records of client/garden information in CRM system Track time and garden notes in TSheets app Collect and enter garden data as requested by manager into spreadsheets Qualifications: 1+ year experience with annual vegetable cultivation required Valid driver's license and a working vehicle required Related experience in landscaping, fruit tree care, gardening, horticulture is a plus Ability to use various apps and technology Farm management experience or farmhand work is a plus Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices Friendly and clear communicator Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical