We are seeking an experienced farmer to manage our Austin and Bastrop farms. The ideal person is a passionate, experienced sustainable farmer with at least three years of experience with a record of increasing responsibility.
You are eager to learn about what it takes to succeed in Central Texas and can manage the entire process of growing, from seed selection to sales.
As farm manager, you will:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Because we run a community-based farm, your must have excellent communications skills. And because we are certified organic, you must be detail-oriented, able to maintain online and paper records for certification. Hopefully, you can drive a tractor/BCS, repair equipment, build infrastructure, or be willing to learn. Speaking Spanish is not required but preferred.
Salary is based upon experience and may include on-farm housing at our River FarmOne-week paid vacation and up to 3 weeks off between seasons (in July/Aug and Dec/Jan).
Green Gate Farms is seeking part-time seasonal workers to assist with fast-paced tasks that include planting, harvesting, and weeding of vegetables and flowers in field and hoophouses at our Austin and Bastrop farms in all weather.
Ideal candidates for this position will be able to lift 50 lbs without help, and work 20 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday and other mornings. (Help may also be needed on occasional Saturday mornings.) A clean driving record is important so you can help with deliveries. Work begins immediately and continues through July. Pay based upon experience; time off in August and December.
Green Gate, and its educational nonprofit organization New Farm Institute, offer several Internships opportunities each semester. Interns are an integral part of our programming.
Ideal candidates are mature, good-humored and flexible. You do not have to have farming or gardening experience, just be a person who takes the initiative to jump in as needed. All interns help design their jobs/goals and report directly to the farm co-founders.
Interns are compensated with food and flowers, glowing references, and are considered for employment as positions become available.
We’re currently seeking
interns to help with:
- Web Development
- Marketing and Special Events
- Development
- Documentary Film Reporter
- Food Justice Advocate
- Social Media and Farm Reporter
- Farm-Based Education
We expect you to abide by Covid stipulations -- wear a mask/gloves/maintain distance/wash hands/etc. -- when working on the farm. While some tasks can be done remotely, you should plan on being at the city farm (8310 Canoga Ave., Austin 78724) most of the time.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Organizer! Community Organizers (CO) play a critical role because we depend upon you to extend the reach of our farm.
COs receive free food each week in exchange for organizing a group of 10 or more members who receive weekly shares of vegetables through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This entails: