Job Overview

The Farm Assistant reports directly to the Farm Manager and plays a key role in supporting daily operations. This position works closely with the farm crew to grow, harvest, and distribute produce efficiently each week. The Farm Assistant helps advance our mission to provide fresh produce at free or reduced cost to target communities, as well as to wholesale partners.

This position requires an open mind for uplifting regenerative agriculture practices and a passion for providing healthy food and education to help alleviate hunger in local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production, harvest, post harvest duties and distribution

• Assist with volunteers, school groups, and other groups to ensure that work is being completed effectively, safely, and enjoyably

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while following established procedures and policies 

• Other duties as assigned, may be based on interest and skills

Qualifications

Training will be provided and is required before use of all farm machinery

• Required minimum one (1) year of experience on a production farm

• Collaborate with the farm manager to ensure success in our farm operations 

• Team player, also able to work independently and communicate effectively 

• Self-motivated, cooperative, patient and flexible

• Physical ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds

• Capacity to work in harsh weather conditions

• Availability to work bi-monthly Saturday volunteer days 

• Reliable transportation

• Help with deliveries as needed

• Bonus! Experience with farm machinery and operating farm equipment

Compensation and Schedule

• Farm Assistant will receive a base salary of $37,000-$40,000 depending on experience

• 2 weeks paid time off and up to 5 paid sick days yearly

• 4 paid holidays off, which include: New Years, Memorial, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

• Seasonal produce to take home regularly 

• Continuing educational opportunities

• Expected to work an average of 40 hours per week onsite in Dripping Springs, TX

• Employer contribution to Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)

Application Process

• Send a resume to info@hopefullfarm.org

• Add “Farm Assistant” to subject line of the email

• Expect a response within 2 weeks of submitting the application

• We will conduct a phone and in-person working interview