Farm Assistant

The Art Farm at West Dry Creek; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $23–$28/hr

Beautiful work environment outside Hea

Produce share

Job summary

The Art Farm at West Dry Creek, just outside Healdsburg, California, seeks a reliable Farm Assistant to support day-to-day farm operations two days per week, eight hours per day, with flexible scheduling. You’ll work with the Lead Farmer to care for land, gardens, and growing spaces and assist with food processing when needed.

This outdoors role suits someone who loves variety, sustainability, and contributing to a farm connected to art and community.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in farming, land stewardship, or sustainable agriculture.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently once given direction.
• Prior farm, garden, or landscaping experience.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, weeding, watering, mulching, and harvesting across annual and perennial growing areas
• Support general farm maintenance: fencing, irrigation checks, tool care, and equipment upkeep
• Assist with compost systems and soil health practices
• Support site preparation and cleanup for events, workshops, and exhibitions
• Keep growing areas, pathways, and shared farm spaces tidy and well-organized
• Communicate proactively about farm needs, plant health, or maintenance concerns
• Support food processing with Culinary Director when needed
• Other duties as needed to support a small, close-knit team

Skills

Outdoors work

Farm experience

Physical fitness

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Art Farm at West Dry Creek is a working farm and gathering place outside of Healdsburg, California offering artists, farmers, and community members a space to create, connect, and innovate around ecosystem health and climate solutions. We run paired residencies for farmers and artists built on the idea that cross-pollination between the two – people working on systems change through soil and through creative practice – sparks real innovation and inspiration for our communities. The farm hosts artist residencies and community events alongside its land-based agricultural work. We grow food for our residencies, working alongside our Culinary Director, as well as partner with local organizations to support local food-justice efforts.

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Farm Assistant to support day-to-day farm operations two days per week. Additionally, there will be times where food-processing and kitchen support is needed. This role is ideal for someone who loves working outdoors, enjoys variety in their tasks, and wants to contribute to a farm that sits at the intersection of agriculture, art, and community. You’ll work closely with the Lead Farmer to keep the land, gardens, and growing spaces thriving.

Schedule

• 2 days per week, 8 hours per day (specific days flexible/TBD)
• Seasonal flexibility for planting, harvest, and event weeks may be discussed
• Reports to: Sam DeBoskey, Lead Farmer

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, weeding, watering, mulching, and harvesting across annual and perennial growing areas
• Support general farm maintenance: fencing, irrigation checks, tool care, and equipment upkeep
• Assist with compost systems and soil health practices
• Support site preparation and cleanup for events, workshops, and exhibitions
• Keep growing areas, pathways, and shared farm spaces tidy and well-organized
• Communicate proactively about farm needs, plant health, or maintenance concerns
• Support food processing with Culinary Director when needed
• Other duties as needed to support a small, close-knit team

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in farming, land stewardship, or sustainable agriculture
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently once given direction
• Prior farm, garden, or landscaping experience
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

What We Offer

• Hourly rate depending on experience ($23 – $28/ hr)
• A beautiful, mission-aligned work environment just outside of downtown Healdsburg
• A share in the farm’s bounty — fresh produce as available
• Opportunity to learn from experienced farmers and be part of a farm connected to art, community, and ecological work