Schoolyard Urban Farm Manager

Hartleynature; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local agricultural organization is seeking a dynamic Farm Manager to cover parental leave. This role focuses on community engagement, managing a team, and overseeing an educational farm. Ideal candidates will have a background in working with youth and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and potential for future employment beyond 2023.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits after probation

Staff discounts

Market discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in an educational or farming setting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively.
• Ability to engage with the community and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Grow, sell, and share food within the community.
• Manage a team to achieve production and educational goals.
• Ensure the farm serves as an exemplary educational space.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Fresh Roots is looking for a dynamic, communicative, and confident farmer who loves working with youth and in a team setting. This position is designed to cover our current Farm Manager’s Parental Leave during the 2023 season (January 16 - November 1) but offers potential for employment opportunities beyond 2023 for the right person.

Summary

The Farm Manager (FM) at FRUFS serves our Good Food For All program with the understanding that everyone deserves access to healthy food, land, and community. Reporting to the Executive Director, this is a key manager role responsible for growing, selling, and sharing food within the communities where we farm; managing a team to lead our educational farms towards our production and educational goals; and helping make our farm spaces exceptional examples of educational farms on school grounds.

Application Details

• Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting October 21st and ongoing until filled.
• Wage: $21-25/hour, DOE. Extended Health Benefits available after probation, staff discounts, and market discounts.
• Terms: Parental Leave Coverage from January 16 to November 1, 2023, with a potential two-week orientation with the outgoing FM in November 2022.
• Hours: Average 37.5 hours/week, flexible schedule. Hours may vary during summer; weekend work may be required.
• Remote Work: Yes, use of personal computer required.