Farmer + Hospitality Assistant
FARMER + HOSPITALITY ASSISTANTJob Title: Farmer + Hospitality Assistant (Part-Time)Reports to:Wayne (Property Manager) for daily operations, Trisha (Farm Lead) for farm tasksLocation:Limestone Fields, Lake Limestone, TXSchedule:20-30 hours/week, flexible + variableCompensation: $24/hourRole 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 LeadVegetable bed production and maintenance (planting, weeding, fertilizing)Pest management and prevention (organic+ practices, no chem)Irrigation managementHarvest - wash, pack, and store productsComposting and soil careSupport Farm School chef residencies (setup farm for guests)Lead occasional guest farm tours (when requested)Feed and care for chickens, ducks, and two mini cowsProperty 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 tasksEquipment operation (tractor, mower, tools)Schedule & Workload (flexible hours based on needs):Morning-focused for farm tasks (watering, harvesting)Afternoon flexibility for property tasksMore property/event hours during peak seasonMore farm hours during growing/planting seasonEvent weekends: Additional hours for setup/breakdownQualifications:Must Have:Gardening or farming experience (even home garden level counts)Comfortable with outdoor physical workSelf-directed and reliableFlexible schedule availabilityCan operate tractor, mower, basic equipment (or willing to learn)Nice to Have:Small-scale farming or permaculture knowledgeLandscaping or grounds maintenance experienceEquipment operation experience (tractors, mowers, power tools)Hospitality or guest service mindsetSuccess 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-timeEquipment properly maintained and storedPre-arrival walkthroughs catch issues before guests notice5S standards maintained (tools returned, areas organized)Physical Requirements:Lifting 50+ lbs (soil bags, equipment)Bending, kneeling, reaching (farm work)Standing/walking for extended periodsOutdoor work in heat, cold, rain (Texas weather)Operating machinery (tractor, mower, power tools)To Apply:Tell us:Your gardening/farming experienceYour property maintenance or grounds experienceWhy you want this roleYour availability (days/times you can work)