Assistant Farmer

At RTB, we use a synthetics-free farming philosophy, rooted in regenerative relationships and a mix of biodynamic, permaculture and soil remineralization practices. We emphasize sustainability, natural relationships, ecological vibrancy and working in ways that mirror our mission of valuing diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth. The Assistant Farmer position entails working under the direction of our Farming Director in the operation of RTB?s highly diversified agricultural crops. We currently grow a wide range of vegetables, fruits, nuts, edible perennials, flowers, mushrooms and medicinal herbs (and keep bees) across three tightly-knit farm properties encompassing about 10-acres of mixed production. These crops are used programmatically to feed, heal, and educate our SouthCoast community, as a source for on-farm catered events, and to sell to the general public. The work of this whole-farm based position will be focused on supporting ALL aspects of our growing operation; importantly inside 2 acres of intensified market garden style growing at our main educational site, supporting 5 to 6 acres of annual vegetable crops for our free food distribution Manifest Love program and an overlapping 8-acre agroforestry fruit orchard. Working under the direction of and alongside the Farming Management Team in a daily capacity ? with our extended RTB team and community volunteers ? this position will be involved with all aspects of agricultural systems at the farm. Duties may include, but are not limited to: seed sowing, nursery care, soil preparation, transplanting, weeding and cultivation, perennial and tree care, mulching, greenhouse crops, harvesting, seed saving, plant propagation, landscape maintenance, food storage, processing, and preparation (harvesting, washing, bagging) for distribution. When needed, this position will at times act as a liaison with the RTB educational team to support ongoing tours, demonstrations, direction and educational contexts and activities for visiting students and the general public. Occasional help with setting up for (and working during) on-farm events may also be needed. To a great degree, the above work will be performed outdoors (directly in agricultural systems); however, this position may include participation in shared community cooking, post-harvest processing & preservation, monthly Open Farm Days, potential support for the care of RTB?s garden chickens & pigs, and occasional support of other farm projects as needed. This work will be physically demanding and challenging, QUALIFICATIONS As an organization that strives to value diversity in all that we do (it?s part of our mission!), we place extra care and value in continuing to diversify our team. Candidate preferences include the following: At least 1-3 seasons of agricultural production experience (farm work, apprenticeship/ internship, campus farm, volunteer or other relevant farming/gardening exposure) Commitment to working in the scope of RTB?s mission (preference may be given to those who have an active interest in environmental and social justice issues pertaining to both local and global food systems) Desire to respect & care for the health of soil, plants, animals and humans Desire to participate in and build local, vibrant community Persevering work ethic, ability to keep, set, and demonstrate pace, and ability to complete directed tasks in a timely, efficient fashion Spanish or Portuguese proficiency not necessary but highly valued Focused attention to detail and quality Personal and professional maturity mindful self-awareness, dependability, flexibility