What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Gardener position at Trinity Ministries of Jacksonville Florida?
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 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred :
- Experience mentoring or working alongside individuals from diverse or challenging backgrounds, including those in recovery or transition.
- Experience coordinating volunteers or community groups.
Location:
The Farm at Okefenokee — Folkston, Georgia
Join us in growing food, community, and hope in Christ!