Farmer + Hospitality Assistant

FARMER + HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT

Job Title:

Farmer + Hospitality Assistant (Part-Time) Reports to: Wayne (Property Manager) for daily operations, Trisha (Farm Lead) for farm tasks

Location:

Limestone Fields, Lake Limestone, TX Schedule:

20-30 hours/week, flexible + variable

Compensation:

$24/hour

Role Purpose:

You split your time between maintaining our one acre working farm and supporting property operations. This is a hybrid role for someone who loves variety - one day you're growing vegetables, the next you're preparing for an event. You help wherever needed most.

Primary Responsibilities:

Farm Maintenance (~15 hours/week): Implement seasonal planting plan with support from Farm Lead Vegetable bed production and maintenance (planting, weeding, fertilizing) Pest management and prevention (organic+ practices, no chem) Irrigation management Harvest - wash, pack, and store products Composting and soil care Support Farm School chef residencies (setup farm for guests) Lead occasional guest farm tours (when requested) Feed and care for chickens, ducks, and two mini cows Property Maintenance (~10 hours/week): Grounds upkeep (mowing, edging, landscaping, trail maintenance) Pre-arrival property walkthroughs (check for anything out of place) Supply inventory and restocking (linens, amenities, firewood) Event setup/breakdown support (tables, chairs, lighting, signage) Minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks Equipment operation (tractor, mower, tools) Schedule & Workload (flexible hours based on needs): Morning-focused for farm tasks (watering, harvesting) Afternoon flexibility for property tasks More property/event hours during peak season More farm hours during growing/planting season Event weekends: Additional hours for setup/breakdown

Qualifications:

Must Have:

Gardening or farming experience (even home garden level counts) Comfortable with outdoor physical work Self-directed and reliable Flexible schedule availability Can operate tractor, mower, basic equipment (or willing to learn) Nice to

Have:

Small-scale farming or permaculture knowledge Landscaping or grounds maintenance experience Equipment operation experience (tractors, mowers, power tools) Hospitality or guest service mindset

Success Metrics:

Farm rows maintained daily (no wilted plants, weeds controlled) Property always "show-ready" (guests arrive to immaculate grounds) Event setups happen smoothly and on-time Equipment properly maintained and stored Pre-arrival walkthroughs catch issues before guests notice 5S standards maintained (tools returned, areas organized)

Physical Requirements:

Lifting 50+ lbs (soil bags, equipment) Bending, kneeling, reaching (farm work) Standing/walking for extended periods Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain (Texas weather) Operating machinery (tractor, mower, power tools)

To Apply:

Tell us: Your gardening/farming experience Your property maintenance or grounds experience Why you want this role Your availability (days/times you can work)