Agrihood Farmer

About the role

Carnes Crossroads, an award-winning agrihood community of more than 3,600 homes in Goose Creek, South Carolina, is seeking a dedicated, full-time Agrihood Farmer. The farmers are hired by CCMC, the company that manages the Property Owners Association (POA) and Farm, and work in conjunction with Convivial Foodscapes, LLC. You’ll have the support of an experienced consulting team, a dedicated farm crew, and an engaged resident community while helping shape one of the country’s leading examples of community-supported agriculture. We grow six acres of organic vegetables and fruit that are distributed to residents through a retail Farm Share program. In addition to overseeing production, we also maintain a You-Pick Garden and Farm Store for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support Farm Director in all aspects of vegetable, fruit & herb production, including but not limited to seeding, planting, pest, disease and fertility management, field cultivation, irrigation planning, installation & repairs, harvesting and post harvest handling, record keeping, upholding product and food safety standards
• Support Farm Share program
• Provide tours of the Farm Store and Farm
• Provide friendly customer service both in person and by phone
• Assist POA team with events as needed

Why CCMC and the Carnes POA?

If you’re seeking a new workplace home where engagement and purpose matter, CCMC may be the company for you. From our guiding principles to our company culture, we emphasize integrity, respect, service and community. At CCMC, we build community by bringing people together in the neighborhoods where they live and in the offices where we work. Simply put, we create experiences that connect people.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Company-matching 401k contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, holiday, medical and volunteer time
• Employee assistance program
• Professional education opportunities

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work in various weather conditions, stand for extended periods of time, and repeatedly lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Occasional evenings and weekend work 3–4 times a month
• At least 1 year of organic vegetable production experience on a similar or larger scale
• Timely and dependable
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for local and sustainable agriculture
• Problem solver focused on continuous improvement, open to feedback and willing to take action

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with farm equipment (operating a tractor, maintenance & repair)
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Pay

$65,000