Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) is seeking new additions to our farm field crew.  Field workers would assist in the planting, weeding, and harvesting of our produce at the Garfiled farm, located 10 miles east of the airport. Employees would work closely with the farm administrator, managers, and the head grower to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner and that quality is maintained. The work in the fields is the backbone of all JBG operations and for that reason, provides valuable insight for individuals interested learning about organic agriculture in Central Texas. Given the importance of this work, we hold our field employees to high standards, and expect them to demonstrate a strong work ethic, ambition, and attention to detail.

JBG is an organic farm providing the community with high quality, locally grown, organic vegetables. In just 10 years, the farm went from a 30x50ft garden in an urban backyard in East Austin to a now 205-acre organic vegetable farm based on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model.  Our CSA has now grown to more than 1,700 members in four major metropolises and we provide fresh, year-round, organic produce to CSA members, multiple farmers markets, local restaurants and grocery retailers, including major chains like Whole Foods and HEB/Central Market.

 

Responsibilities

• Daily pruning and harvesting of tomatoes
• Installing tomato stakes and/or tomato cages
• Maintaining weed levels through hand weeding and using hand tools including scaffold/garden hoes, pruners, harvest knives, etc.
• Removing irrigation tape and plastic for bed cleanup
• Occasional harvesting and/or planting of vegetables transplants
• Occasional greenhouse work including seeding, transplanting, fertilizing, and compost management

 

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, only a desire for farm work

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking

 

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected salary range is $9.50-$10/hour.

 

To apply, please send a resume and two professional references to jobs@jbgorganic.com with “Field Crew” in the subject line.

 

Johnson’s Backyard Garden’s provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The duties listed above are general and not an exhaustive list of tasks performed on the farm. We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.