Lokelani 'Ohana is seeking a farmer who is passionate about organic gardening

Lokelani 'Ohana is seeking a farmer who is passionate about organic gardening to join a 19 year old biodynamic farm on Maui.

Qualities:

• Mature with good social and communication skills
• Have Excellent management skills with all people and farm function
• Well organized
• Works well in a warm, humid, rainy environment
• Willing to learn about the native plants and biodynamic farming principals

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating work with the gardening calendar, implementing overall organic practices maintaining soil health, planting, harvesting, compost building, preparation applications and record keeping
• Participate with interviewing, training, and working with the farm crew
• Coordinating deliveries of produce for markets and food hubs for distribution.(possible CSA)
• Organize inventory, materials, tools, and supplies
• Have a good relationship with farm equipment i.e., maintenance, and manage repairs
• Knowledge and maintenance of the irrigation system. Our water comes from mountain river water. We have a sand filtration system with a fifteen thousand gallon water tank
• Removing invasive species, pest management
• Work is 5-6 days per week, 5 to 6 hours a day, could be more if you have experience and ability to run an internship program, offer farm tours, and teach classes (would increase the compensation)
• Network with the Maui community, i.e.: attend Maui Farmers Union meetings

In exchange for a 40 hour week

We offer:

• Private cottage at the farm with utilities
• Food from the farm
• Salary of $600 a month
• Lokelani ‘Ohana sponsors ongoing education in biodynamic agriculture

There is a communal farm kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor enclosed shower (see the stars at night!).There will be a one-month orientation period provided by the present farm manager. We are a drug free zone and any smoking is not allowed on the property.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20