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Farm and Market Assistant
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$40,230 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Growth
- Balance
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Appreciation About the Community Food Program The Community Food Program (CFP) addresses food access challenges at the root level by connecting farmers and community.
Job Details:
Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs Location(s): In Person; West Sacramento MFM stops, Riverfront Farm and Woodland Headquarters.Classification:
Non-exempt, part-time (20-25 hours per week), temporary positionPay:
$19.50- 26.
DOE Benefits:
Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except those required by law.Qualifications:
Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Belief in and commitment to CLBL's mission and work. Detail oriented, organized and enjoys problem solving. Inspired by localized food systems and equity and a strong interest to pursue a career in farming or community based work. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and engaging individuals and communities across cultural and racial boundaries. Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work. Proof of good driving record for to drive mobile farmers market truck Detail oriented with the ability to work outdoors, during the farm and mobile market season (August-November). Able to safely perform physically demanding agricultural work outdoors, including walking on uneven terrain, lifting and carrying materials, and working for extended periods in hot weather typical of California's Central Valley, in accordance with the organization's Heat Illness Prevention Plan. Able to work within a team or independently as the situation demands. Able to work outside in hot and rainy weather conditions. Able to lift 40 lbs. plus. Able to work evenings and/or weekends are required by program needs. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and engaging individuals and communities across cultural and racial boundaries. Able and willing to be flexible with tasks assigned. Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and/orSkills:
Associates degree or equivalent work experience in Ag, Education, Environmental Science or related field. Knowledge of or strong interest in local food systems. Outreach and marketing skills. An ability and willingness to be flexible with tasks assigned. Friendly, enthusiastic, enjoys engaging with the public, and has a positive attitude. To Apply If you meet the qualifications of this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to HRtoGO at hr@hrtogo.com by the end of day on Friday, August 14th, 2026. The hiring committee will begin reviewing qualified applicants on Monday, August 17th, 2026.- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- The Center for Land-Based Learning provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay:
$19.50- $26.