Farms Manager

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Ridge Farm is seeking a Groundskeeper to care for gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds. You will grow flowers for cut arrangements, open the garden for summer/fall sales, and manage tree seedlings, vegetables, and beehives.

Sheep and beekeeping are welcome on the job, with hands-on learning opportunities offered throughout the season. The role requires outdoor work in all seasons, reliability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a cared-for appearance of the

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening experience growing flowers or vegetables.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Reliable, independent, and eager to learn.
• Beekeeping and sheep experience welcome but not required.
• Capable of physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Care for the gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds of Big Ridge Farm.
• Grow cut flowers (e.g., dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias) for sale and open the garden for cut-your-own sales.
• Grow and ship tree seedlings; tend the vegetable garden and orchard; maintain beehives.
• Support farm operations for Big Ridge Mountain Club and perform regular groundskeeping and site beautification.

Skills

Gardening experience

Independence

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

We started Big Ridge Farm in 2026 and are growing flowers, tree seedlings, and vegetables in our garden and greenhouse. We also have a small orchard and several bee hives, and a pasture ready for sheep next spring.

The Big Ridge Groundskeeper will care for the gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds of Big Ridge Farm, and support the farm’s work for Big Ridge Mountain Club.
You will grow dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias, and other cut flowers, and open the garden for cut-your-own sales in summer and fall. You'll also grow and ship tree seedlings, tend the vegetable garden and orchard, and keep the bee hives. Sheep arrive in spring; their daily care will be part of the role. Honey, vegetables, and flowers are raised for club members as well as for sale.
Regular groundskeeping and site beautification are part of the job: mowing, paths, beds, and the general appearance of the farm.
Must have hands‑on experience gardening, growing flowers or vegetables, or keeping grounds; be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and keeping a place looking cared for; be reliable, able to work independently, and glad to learn; and capable of physically demanding work. Beekeeping and sheep experience are welcome but not required; you can learn both on the job.

Company description

We started Big Ridge Farm in 2026 and are growing flowers, tree seedlings, and vegetables in our garden and greenhouse. We also have a small orchard and several bee hives, and a pasture ready for sheep next spring.

Job description

The Big Ridge Groundskeeper will care for the gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds of Big Ridge Farm, and support the farm’s work for Big Ridge Mountain Club.
You will grow dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias, and other cut flowers, and open the garden for cut-your-own sales in summer and fall. You'll also grow and ship tree seedlings, tend the vegetable garden and orchard, and keep the bee hives. Sheep arrive in spring; their daily care will be part of the role. Honey, vegetables, and flowers are raised for club members as well as for sale.
Regular groundskeeping and site beautification are part of the job: mowing, paths, beds, and the general appearance of the farm.
Must have hands‑on experience gardening, growing flowers or vegetables, or keeping grounds; be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and keeping a place looking cared for; be reliable, able to work independently, and glad to learn; and capable of physically demanding work. Beekeeping and sheep experience are welcome but not required; you can learn both on the job.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Deadline

December 15, 2026