Harvest Manager

Overview

Medium Farm is seeking a full-time Harvest Manager to lead harvest operations for a small, diversified market farm in Healdsburg.

Start:
March 30 (mid April at latest)

Term:
Full-time through Oct/early Nov (Part-time in Winter), with potential to become Full-time year-round

Pay: $20–$25/hr DOE, with biannual raises or added-responsibility increases

• Plan and run efficient harvests
• Wash, pack, and deliver produce; maintain harvest facilities
• Update weekly harvest lists
• Supervise and train 1–2 part-time workers
• Deliver orders to restaurant customers (Sonoma County & SF)
• Additional farm tasks may include crop planning, greenhouse work, seeding/transplanting, hand cultivation, compost, chicken care, and operating small machines (BCS, string trimmer)

Flexible hours; often independent work

Team-based work on harvest and delivery days

SF Deliveries:
Nov–June:
Thursdays, July–Oct:
Mondays & Thursdays

Valid driver’s license required

• 2–5 years experience in agriculture, gardening, or landscaping preferred
• Efficient, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working both independently and leading a small team
• Strong communication skills and good humor

• Lift up to 50 lbs; repetitive carrying, bending, kneeling
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather (35–95°F)
• Able to manage personal safety and self-care in outdoor work

• On-farm access to the Russian River
• Fresh eggs, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit
• Flexible scheduling
• Possible space with hookups for RV/camper van on farm property

Medium Farm is a 1+ acre, pesticide- and herbicide-free farm growing specialty produce for restaurants using a mix of intensive market gardening, low-till and Bob Cannard’s “Green String” philosophy (50% for people, 50% for nature).