Assistant Garden Manager – Red Gate Gardens
Last Updated On: March 24th, 2025 at 09:11AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:19020 State Hwy 36 west
Red Bluff
Red Bluff, CA, California, 96080
Primary Contact: Audrey Pascone
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 9257682935
Email: audrey@redgateranchrb.com
Website: https://www.redgateranchrb.com
Internship information
General Farm Description: The Red Gate Gardens began in Spring of 2012 with two double dug garden beds and a large vision. The vision was to grow healthy food alongside our children, friends, and families in a way that supports the land. We grow a wide variety of herbs and vegetables and are continually expanding our growing space to accommodate more CSA veggie options than ever before. We practice a low-till method of farming and have roughly blending the practices we’ve learned from the John Jeavons, Grow BioIntensive Method, as well as the No-Till style of farming as taught by our fellow farmers at Singing Frogs Farm. We are pleased to announce that our vegetables are now Certified Organic as of April 2024!CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 4/1/25
Internship Ends: 4/1/26
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: none
Minimum Length of Stay: 1 year
Internship Details:
We are looking for an experienced individual who will assist the owners in fostering a hardworking and fun working environment that will contribute to our local food community in a positive way while building ecology and healthy soil. The Assistant Garden Manager (AGM) is responsible for leading our field team on daily harvests and work plan execution. The candidate is someone who wants to grow into a management position at the farm which will eventually include full management of the field crew and the farm’s production. The candidate is someone who loves to farm but doesn’t want the additional complications of owning his/her own business. We are looking for someone to grow as we grow…while growing!
General Expectations
This position requires individuals who have a high capacity for getting things done while always keeping the bigger picture in mind and staying one step ahead of the needs of the crew.
- Must bring a positive leadership attitude and experience leading a team.
- Must lead by example by ensuring all tasks are completed according to the SOPs and our Health and Safety Plan.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with crew members and leaders as well as offer constructive criticism graciously.
- Must be prepared each day with weather- and job-appropriate clothing and water bottle.
- Must be willing to do what it takes to help the farm succeed, remaining flexible and open to change is a must.
Accountability & Responsibilities:
The AGM will be included in a weekly meeting to check in with the owners to discuss schedule, plans, and tasks for the week for which the AGM will be responsible for leading. The owners are still actively farming, and the AGM will work closely with the owners. The AGM is not responsible for employee reviews or hiring. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Harvest Lead: ensures proper bunch sizes and techniques are used during harvest for consistency and food safety protocols.
- Work Plan Lead: ensures SOP’s are followed for irrigation, weeding, mulching, feeding, soil tests, foliar/fertigation, bed turns, transplanting, use of seeders (Jang 5, EarthWay).
- Recording: ensures that all inputs, plantings, and direct seedings are recorded and labelled accurately and regularly.
- SOP’s: Assist in finalizing our Standard Operating Procedures.
- Marketing: the position does not require working the farmers markets unless an emergency arises. Coverage at our seasonal Farm Stand on Wednesday afternoons may be required.
- Attend and assist with execution of all CSA events and when scheduled, including one Sunday per year for our Fall Potluck.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits
All scheduling needs fluctuate based on the needs of the field, our vegetable CSA program, and our farmers market schedules. Start times begin as early as 5am in peak mid-Summer heat and as late as 9am during peak cold.
- Peak Season: 32-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, March through November.
- Off Peak: 18-20 hours per week, December-February. Winter hours will be negotiable based on each season’s staffing needs. It is our goal to grow the AGM position to full time, year-round position.
Compensation & Benefits: $23-25 per hour depending on experience.*
- Paid Time Off (PTO): After 6 months of employment, 3 days (24hrs) of PTO will be issued and 3 days of PTO will be issued every 6 months thereafter with a cap of 10 days of PTO.
- Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas Days are paid holidays in addition to PTO.
- Sick Pay: Sick pay accrues at 1hr for every 30 hours worked capping at 40hrs per year (5 days/year.)
- Employees are required to receive shares of our vegetable CSA to ensure quality of vegetables.
- A $150 annual stipend (taxable) is provided yearly to help with work gear costs and to cover the cost of a vacuumed wall water bottle. You must provide your own work gear including work boots, waterproof boots, work clothes and hats, and water bottle that is able to keep water cool. The stipend is issued 90 days after hire and yearly thereafter on June 1st.
- Gloves and rain gear are provided as well as all safety gear.
- We strive to provide a comfortable break space for our team, and we provide high quality electrolytes (LMNT) for our crew to ensure adequate hydration all year.
*Bilingual Spanish/English speakers are a plus and may be considered for a higher rate of pay.
Educational Opportunities: We provide educational experiences both on the job and off farm for dedicated employees who commit to our farm for more than one season.
Skills Desired: • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a productive market garden, preferably Certified Organic. • Ability and willingness to perform physical work with a good attitude in a variety of weather conditions. • Must be able to lift 50lb occasionally and 30lb regularly without strain. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience managing a field crew desired. • Reliable, on time, proactive and prepared – daily. • Strong organizational skills and attention to details and efficiencies. • Experience with running small tractors and machinery (esp. BCS walk behind tractor) preferred. • Experience with Jang & EarthWay seeders. (We currently use the JP5 & EarthWay) • Familiarity or experience with crop planning software, Excel, or other record keeping tools preferred. • Must have knowledge and adhere to organic practices or be willing to learn • Candidate must have some level of ability to speak and understand Spanish or a willingness to learn Spanish and use tech as a tool for communication. • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Meals: No
Stipend: $150 per year (taxable) for required work wear
Housing: No
Preferred method of Contact: email