Garden Manager Job, Assistant, Apprentices and Interns – Virginia

Waverly Farms, LC seeks an experienced garden manager for the 2016 season. Located near Richmond, VA on 235 acres of sustainable land, they are an integrated farm that grows vegetables without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides, or other potentially harmful chemicals and raises freely ranging animals using Certified Organic feed. They are currently in their ninth year of operation.

Garden Manager Job: The garden manager will be the primary person responsible for the oversight of Waverly Farms’ vegetable production, including the successful operation of the summer and fall CSAs and a stand at a seasonal farmer’s market. There are currently three acres under cultivation for vegetable production. This past year featured the largest CSA enrollment yet with 80 summer and 40 fall members. The garden manager will work 45-55 hours over a five-day workweek and will have multiple staff members and volunteers available to assist with farm work. The manager will report directly to the farm owners and will be consulted on matters related to long-term plans for the farm.

Responsibilities include:

Developing business and crop plans, mapping the use of garden space before the season begins, and maintaining records throughout the season

Management of farm employees and volunteers

Recruiting CSA members including outreach to potential new subscribers

Maintaining customer relations

Ordering seeds, seeding, soil preparation, and transplanting

Ongoing maintenance of the garden including irrigation, weeding, and pest control

Harvesting and packing vegetables

Delivering CSA shares and participating in a weekly farmer’s market

Individuals of all backgrounds, both personal and professional, are encouraged to apply. However, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

At least two years’ experience with farm work

An educational background in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, or agricultural science, or relevant experience in the above fields

A strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and reliability

Ability to multitask, manage others, and communicate clearly

Flexibility, friendliness, and receptiveness to constructive criticism and ideas

Ability to work and make decisions independently 

Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs 

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Compensation is competitive and includes housing, farm food, and paid time off. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a desired start date of December 2015 or January 2016, although other months will be considered as well. To apply, 

please submit a resume and cover letter to patti_rosenberg@hotmail.com.

Waverly Farms, LC seeks an assistant gardener for the 2016 season. Located near Richmond, VA on 235 acres of sustainable land, they are an integrated farm that grows vegetables without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides, or other potentially harmful chemicals and raises freely ranging animals using Certified Organic feed. They are currently in their ninth year of operation.

The assistant gardener will be an integral component of Waverly Farms’ produce operation, including the successful operation of the summer and fall CSAs and a stand at a seasonal farmer’s market. There are currently three acres under cultivation for vegetable production. This past year featured the largest CSA enrollment yet with 80 summer and 40 fall members. The assistant gardener will work 40-50 hours over a five-day workweek and will report to the farm owners and the garden manager.

Responsibilities include:

Helping to map the use of garden space before the season begins and maintain records throughout the season

Assisting the garden manager in directing apprentices, interns, and volunteers

Maintaining customer relations

Leading the garden team when the garden manager is away

Seeding, soil preparation, and transplanting

Ongoing maintenance of the garden including irrigation, weeding, and pest control

Harvesting and packing vegetables

Delivering CSA shares and participating in a weekly farmer’s market

Individuals of all backgrounds, both personal and professional, are encouraged to apply. However, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

A strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and reliability

At least one year’s experience with farm work

An educational background in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, or agricultural science, or relevant experience in the above fields

Ability to multitask and communicate clearly

Flexibility, friendliness, and receptiveness to constructive criticism and ideas

Ability to work and make decisions independently 

Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs 

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Compensation is competitive and includes housing, farm food, and paid time off. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a desired start date of December 2015 or January 2016, although other months will be considered as well. To apply, 

please submit a resume and cover letter to patti_rosenberg@hotmail.com.

Waverly Farms, LC seeks apprentices and interns for the 2016 season. Located near Richmond, VA on 235 acres of sustainable land, they are an integrated farm that grows vegetables without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides, or other potentially harmful chemicals and raises freely ranging animals using Certified Organic feed. They are currently in their ninth year of operation.

Apprentices and interns have the opportunity to gain experience in both vegetable and livestock production. There are currently three acres under cultivation for vegetable production with 80 members during the peak of CSA season as well as over 200 animals including cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, chickens, horses, and llamas. Employees work 40-50 hours over a five-day workweek and have the opportunity for promotion to more advanced roles on the farm over time.

Individuals of all backgrounds, both personal and professional, are encouraged to apply. However, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

A strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and reliability

Ability to multitask and communicate clearly

Flexibility, friendliness, and receptiveness to constructive criticism and ideas

Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs 

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

For apprentices: at least one year’s experience with farm work (prior experience is encouraged but not required for interns)

Compensation is competitive and includes housing, farm food, and paid time off. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a desired start date of December 2015 or January 2016, although other months will be considered as well. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to patti_rosenberg@hotmail.com.