Schoolyard Urban Farm Manager

Hartleynature; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Farm Manager for the Good Food For All program, covering a parental leave from January to November 2023. This role involves team management, food production, and community engagement, with opportunities for future employment.

Benefits

Extended health benefits after probation

Staff discounts

Market discounts

Responsibilities

• Grow, sell, and share food with communities.
• Manage a team to lead educational farms.
• Ensure farm spaces exemplify educational practices.

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 Deadline : Applications will be reviewed starting on October 21st and on an ongoing basis after that date until filled.

Wage : $21-25 / hour, DOE plus extended health benefits program available after probationary period, access to staff discounts, and market discounts.

Job Terms : Parental Leave Coverage from January 16 to November 1, 2023, with an opportunity for orientation with the outgoing FM (2 weeks) in November 2022.

Hours : Average 37.5 hrs / week, flexible scheduling. Hours may fluctuate during the summer, and weekend work may be required.

Remote work and use of a personal computer will be required.