What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Gardener position at Trinity College of Jacksonville?
Help Wanted: Experienced Market Gardener with a Heart for Ministry
The Farm at Okefenokee and Trinity Rescue Mission seek a highly skilled and mission-minded Market Gardener to lead our one-acre garden at The Farm Okefenokee in Folkston, Georgia, while living on the property in provided housing.
This role is more than growing crops-it's about cultivating people. The Market Gardener will produce an abundant harvest in a gospel-centered environment that integrates faith, work, and restoration.
Key Responsibilities
The Farm at Okefenokee - Folkston, Georgia
Join us in growing food, community, and hope in Christ!
The Farm at Okefenokee and Trinity Rescue Mission seek a highly skilled and mission-minded Market Gardener to lead our one-acre garden at The Farm Okefenokee in Folkston, Georgia, while living on the property in provided housing.
This role is more than growing crops-it's about cultivating people. The Market Gardener will produce an abundant harvest in a gospel-centered environment that integrates faith, work, and restoration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and cultivate a productive one-acre garden to provide an abundant yield of southern crops that support ministry outreach and community impact.
- Oversee all aspects of crop production, including planting, maintenance, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Develop and maintain high-quality compost and soil health practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Train and mentor staff, volunteers, and community participants in sustainable gardening practices while modeling Christ-like character.
- Help ensure The Farm is a place of both physical nourishment and spiritual growth.
- Extensive experience in market gardening with a proven record of successful crop production.
- Expertise in composting techniques, soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Strong knowledge of southern crops and regional growing conditions.
- Ability to teach and inspire others with patience, humility, and grace.
- Hardworking, dependable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- A passion for integrating faith and work through practical ministry.
- Personal faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a growing, maturing relationship with Him.
- Active membership and participation in a local church of like faith and doctrine.
- Alignment with the gospel-centered mission, vision, and values of Trinity Rescue Mission and willingness to participate in prayer, worship, and ministry life.
- Experience mentoring or working alongside individuals from diverse or challenging backgrounds, including those in recovery or transition.
- Experience coordinating volunteers or community groups.
The Farm at Okefenokee - Folkston, Georgia
Join us in growing food, community, and hope in Christ!
