Assistant Urban Farm Manager

Bare Roots Organics; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bare Roots Organics in Florida is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to join a hands-on aquaponic urban farm. The role focuses on growing, harvesting, selling produce, and working closely with the Farm Owner/Manager.

This position is hourly, varies DOE, with a 40-hour workweek and a start date in September 2026. Candidates should bring interest in sustainable agriculture and the ability to lift 40 lbs, with English proficiency and a car-friendly location.

Qualifications

• Experience on a productive tomato farm; candidate will be trained by owner.
• Regular communication with the owner regarding pest, disease, and crop status.
• Interest in sustainable agriculture.
• Degree in Agriculture preferred but not required.
• Reliability, flexibility, and initiative.
• Must lift 40 lbs and work in all weather.
• English proficiency.
• Location accessible by car.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting, pruning, trellising and packing produce for market, maintaining harvest records.
• Set up market display and engage with a diverse clientele.
• Equipment maintenance of hand and power tools.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Bare Roots Organics is an aquaponic urban vegetable farm using less water, less land and less energy. Aquaponics is the cooperation between plants and fish and originates from the two words aquaculture (the growing of fish in a closed environment) and hydroponics (the growing of plants usually in a soil-less environment).

The basic premise of aquaponics is that the waste produced by the fish is collected and sent through a series of filtration thereby producing its own nutrient rich water as fertilizer.

This closed-loop recirculation system saves resources and provides a tremendous amount of high-quality, nutrient rich produce free from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides.

• 40 hours per week
• Assistant Farm Manager will work directly with the Farm Owner/Manager in all aspects of growing, harvesting and selling produce.

Our weekly schedule includes the following activities:

• Farm work including but not limited to: Harvesting, pruning, trellising and packing produce for market, maintaining harvest records
• Market: Set-up market display, engage with a diverse clientele
• Equipment maintenance of hand and power tools

Required qualifications and attributes:

• Experience working on a productive/tomato farm; preferred but not necessary. With a willingness to learn, the candidate will be trained by owner for this position.
• Communicating regularly with the owner regarding pest and disease management and the overall crop status.
• Skills, experience or demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture.
• A degree in Agriculture or related field is preferred but not required.
• A willing and positive attitude; ability to work efficiently with a fast, but precise and steady pace.
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs above your waist and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Our location is only accessible via car.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $20.00

Company description

Bare Roots Organics is an aquaponic urban vegetable farm using less water, less land and less energy. Aquaponics is the cooperation between plants and fish and originates from the two words aquaculture (the growing of fish in a closed environment) and hydroponics (the growing of plants usually in a soil-less environment).

The basic premise of aquaponics is that the waste produced by the fish is collected and sent through a series of filtration thereby producing its own nutrient rich water as fertilizer.

This closed-loop recirculation system saves resources and provides a tremendous amount of high-quality, nutrient rich produce free from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides.

Job description

Position Details:

• 40 hours per week
• Start date September 2026
• Assistant Farm Manager will work directly with the Farm Owner/Manager in all aspects of growing, harvesting and selling produce.

Our weekly schedule includes the following activities:

• Farm work including but not limited to: Harvesting, pruning, trellising and packing produce for market, maintaining harvest records
• Market: Set-up market display, engage with a diverse clientele
• Equipment maintenance of hand and power tools

Required qualifications and attributes:

• Experience working on a productive/tomato farm; preferred but not necessary. With a willingness to learn, the candidate will be trained by owner for this position.
• Communicating regularly with the owner regarding pest and disease management and the overall crop status.
• Skills, experience or demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture.
• A degree in Agriculture or related field is preferred but not required.
• A willing and positive attitude; ability to work efficiently with a fast, but precise and steady pace.
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs above your waist and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• English proficiency.
• Our location is only accessible via car.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $20.00

Deadline

January 31, 2027