Outdoor Farm Assistant - 2 Days/Week, Art & Soil

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

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.