BLUEBIRD FARM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS: FARMER and PRODUCTION MANAGER!
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Volunteer days on the Flower Farm!
Join us Tuesday mornings 9-12 to harvest and arrange flowers and tend the flower farm. It is a sweet group that gathers weekly to bring heart and care to the flowers. If interested contact: Malaika Bishop malaika AT bluebirdfarm.net 530 205-0903
JOBS
Production Manager Job Description
Reports to: Malaika Bishop, farm owner
Job status: Full time seasonal hourly employee
Location: 13075 Woolman Lane Nevada City, CA 95955 and 11153 Cement Hill Rd. Nevada City CA 95959
About the Farm
Located in Nevada City, CA, Bluebird Farm established in 2001, specializes in high quality, nutrient dense, greens, culinary herbs, microgreens, floral design and fresh seasonal flowers. We are dedicated to using organic and sustainable growing methods to enhance the health of our land, build rich soil and provide the most delicious and beautiful food and flowers possible. We grow on 2 acres and sell to schools, through veggie and flower shares, food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants and direct to customer. We have a 3 year CDFA grant starting in January to support increased sales to schools as well as on-farm, farm to school education
Summary of Position
The production manager oversees the production of greens (salad mix, arugula, spinach etc), microgreens and flowers for school meals, grocery, veggie box subscriptions and more. They will work with the farm owner to make production decisions, follow the farm production schedule and oversee crew daily tasks. Activities include bed prep, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, harvest, washing and packing produce, building, driving deliveries, managing crew members and delivering farm education through farm field trips and classroom visits. This position will work 7am-3pm (with potential for after-hour deliveries) Monday-Friday Jan 6th-November 31st . If production manager excels, they may be offered permanent employment with the farm for the next growing season.
Farm Work
- Preps beds, Plants, cultivates, harvests, cleans, packs and delivers produce
- Soil fertility management
- Maintains professional relationships with buyers for robust farm sales.
- Supports with maintenance and care of farm equipment, CCOF certification and record keeping.
- Oversees crew daily field work.
- Participates in farm to school education with fieldtrips.
- Potential to help with floral design.
Skills and Qualifications
- At least four years of farming experience with leadership experience
- A love for farming and physical labor with high motivation (background in sports a plus).
- Interest in farming as a career.
- Enthusiasm for successful cultivation of high-quality produce.
- Can work outside and adapt to variable weather conditions and has physical stamina.
- Can lift equipment and materials necessary to complete farm tasks and activities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Basic plumbing, carpentry, and small engine maintenance skills a plus
- Comfortable in demanding, high paced, fun work environment.
- Enjoys working with children a plus.
- Interest in both flowers and veggies a plus.
Hours:
40 hours a week January 6th – Nov 30th Potential for housing.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience $20-23/hour
How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter:
Attn: Malaika Bishop
malaika AT bluebirdfarm.net
Application deadline: rolling until filled
Start date: Jan 6th 2025
Farmer Job Description
Reports to: Malaika Bishop, farm owner
Job status: Full time seasonal hourly employee
Location: 13075 Woolman Lane Nevada City, CA 95955 and 11153 Cement Hill Rd. Nevada City CA 95959
About the Farm
Located in Nevada City, CA, Bluebird Farm established in 2001, specializes in high quality, nutrient dense, greens, culinary herbs, microgreens and floral design and fresh seasonal flowers. We are dedicated to using organic and sustainable growing methods to enhance the health of our land, build rich soil and provide the most delicious and beautiful food and flowers possible. We grow on 2 acres and sell to restaurants, grocery stores, through veggie and flower shares, food hubs and direct to customer.
Summary of Position
The farmer joins a crew of 4 other farmers that work with the farm owner to do everything needed to run the farm. Activities include, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, harvest, washing and packing produce, building, floral design, farm field trips and driving deliveries. This position will work 7am-3pm (with potential for after hour deliveries) Monday-Friday through the end of November. If farmer excels, they may be offered permanent employment with the farm for the next growing season.
Farm Work
- Plants, cultivates, harvests, cleans, packs and delivers produce and flowers
- Maintains professional relationships with buyers for robust farm sales.
- Supports with maintenance and care of farm equipment, CCOF certification and record keeping.
- Participates in farm field trips
- Supports with floral design
Skills and Qualifications
- Farming experience a plus.
- A love for farming and physical labor with high motivation (background in sports a plus).
- Interest in farming as a career.
- Interest in floral design a plus.
- Enjoys working with kids.
- Enthusiasm for successful cultivation of high-quality produce.
- Can work outside and adapt to variable weather conditions and has physical stamina.
- Can lift equipment and materials necessary to complete farm tasks and activities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic plumbing, carpentry, and small engine maintenance skills a plus
- Comfortable in demanding, high paced, fun work environment.
Hours: 40 hours a week Jan 6th until 11/30/25
Compensation: Employee is non-exempt. $17/hour
How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter:
Attn: Malaika Bishop
malaika AT bluebirdfarm.net
Application deadline: rolling until filled
Start date: Jan 6th.
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