Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent., 1-2 years of organic farming experience, including farm management., Ability to perform physical labor outdoors for up to 4 hours daily., Proficiency in data entry and computer skills for record-keeping..

Key responsibilities:

Support operations at two school gardens, including planting, harvesting, and maintenance.

Communicate harvest estimates to the Kitchen Manager.

Implement farm maintenance and coordinate repairs with the Facilities Manager.

Deliver harvests to the central kitchen and assist with purchasing supplies.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CFS Center Old Gallinas - San Rafael, CA

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Position: Short Term Farm Coordinator

Reports to:   Assistant Vice President of Programs
Department:   Food & Climate Justice
Timeframe   June 10 - August 11, 2025 (subject to change)
Pay Rate:   $25-30 hourly depending on experience

The Farm Coordinator implements vegetable growing operations at two educational garden sites in Marin County. This includes site maintenance, harvest, planting and general upkeep of the current gardens. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Programs and works to ensure that the gardens stay kempt and operational

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports operations at two school gardens, including a hoop house, small hydroponic operation, fruit tree orchard and garden beds
Plants, sows seeds, harvests and weeds
Maintains planting, production, and harvest records
Communicates yield and harvest date estimates to Kitchen Manager
Implements farm maintenance and completes needed repairs in coordination with the Facilities Manager
Monitors and maintains proper irrigation systems and hand-waters as needed, monitoring hydroponic tables
Delivers farm harvest to central kitchen in San Rafael
Under the supervision of the Assistance Vice President of Programs, purchases necessary supplies and equipment

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to organic, sustainable farming standards
Committed to creating a healthy, thriving community
1-2 years’ organic farming experience, including farm management and familiarity with hoop house and greenhouse work
Proficiency in data entry and computer skills to track farm yields and communicate with colleagues and partners
Ability to lift 25+ pounds regularly up to 4 hours per day
Ability to do physical labor up to 4 hours daily outdoors
Willingness to work in-person at multiple Marin County sites (no remote option)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual English/Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended, or knees flexed when sitting
Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects 10-50 lbs from one level to another
Carry: hold or rest weighted objects 10-50 lbs directly on hands, arms, shoulders or back while moving from one location to another
Climb: ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress, using both hands and feet
Push: exertion of force on or against an object 10-50 lbs to move it from one location to another.
Feel: perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin
Manual dexterity: required for computer work