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Farm Assistant

Build real farming skills while helping grow food for South Florida communities.

Location: Miami-Dade County, Florida + some regional travel

Job Type: Part-time, approximately 30–35 hours/week

Compensation: $20/hour | W-2 | Overtime eligible

Term: September 2026 – June 30, 2027

About Neighborhood Farms USA

Neighborhood Farms USA is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to strengthen the connection between people, food, and the land, one neighborhood at a time. We build and support neighborhood-scale farms and gardens, train new farmers through hands-on agricultural education, and help move fresh, locally grown food to the communities that need it.

This year, we are establishing 11–12 growing sites across Florida, training 40 Floridians in hands-on food production, and expanding fresh food access for more than 1,000 residents.

About the Position

We are looking for a dependable, motivated Farm Assistant to work alongside our Head Farmer at the Neighborhood Farms USA Mini Farm at Florida International University and at growing sites throughout South Florida. This is a hands-on position for someone who wants to build real farming skills by doing the work every day. You will participate in the full growing cycle, preparing soil, starting seeds, planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, washing, and packing, while also helping us build new gardens and support workshops and community events. If you are early in your farming or horticulture career and want a full South Florida growing season of practical production experience, this position is designed to give you that opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare growing beds; seed, transplant, weed, trellis, cultivate, and maintain vegetable crops.
• Start seeds, care for seedlings, and help manage nursery plants through field planting.
• Help build new growing sites, including bed construction, soil preparation, irrigation installation, and first plantings.
• Monitor irrigation systems and assist with basic repairs and troubleshooting.
• Harvest, wash, pack, and prepare produce for distribution.
• Assist with workshops, farmer-training sessions, volunteer days, and community events.
• Travel with the Head Farmer to community gardens and other NFUSA-supported growing sites as needed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Some hands-on growing experience from a farm, community garden, serious home garden, horticulture program, volunteer position, or similar experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in learning production farming as a craft.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work outdoors and perform physical farm work in South Florida conditions.
• Comfort using basic tools and willingness to learn bed construction, irrigation installation, and other practical farm skills.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a small team.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• A specific degree is not required. We care more about reliability, curiosity, willingness to learn, and your interest in doing this work well.

Experience That’s a Plus

• Previous farm, garden, nursery, landscaping, or horticulture experience.
• Interest in regenerative agriculture and local food systems.
• Irrigation or basic farm equipment experience.
• Community garden or volunteer experience.
• Food-safety or horticulture training.
• Spanish language skills.

Schedule, Location & Travel

Approximately 30–35 hours per week, primarily based at the NFUSA Mini Farm at Florida International University in Miami, with some travel to new and partner growing sites. Some flexibility may be required around planting, harvest, installations, workshops, and community events. Mileage and approved travel expenses are reimbursed. Some weekend availability for special events will be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20/hour.
• Three paid holidays.
• Five days of paid time off after a 90-day introductory period.
• Mileage and approved travel reimbursement.
• Health insurance is not currently offered.
• This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond the current grant period will depend on renewed funding.

Interested? We’d Like to Hear From You

Please email your resume to thais.thiesen@nfusa.org with "Farm Assistant Application" in the subject line.

Rather than a formal cover letter, please briefly answer these questions in the body of your email:

1. Why are you interested in this position and in learning more about production farming?
2. Tell us about any farming, gardening, horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or other relevant hands-on experience you have.
3. What are you hoping to learn or become better at through this position?
4. Please confirm that the location, travel, 30–35 hour weekly schedule, and starting compensation of $20/hour work for you.

A few thoughtful paragraphs are plenty. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and the position will remain open until filled.

Neighborhood Farms USA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and are glad to discuss reasonable accommodations at any point in the process.

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Head Farmer

Help turn a growing network of community agriculture projects into organized, measurable impact.

Location: Miami-Dade County, Florida + statewide travel

Job Type: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week

Compensation: $35/hour | W-2 | Overtime eligible

Term: September 2026 – June 30, 2027

 

About Neighborhood Farms USA

Neighborhood Farms USA is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to strengthen the connection between people, food, and the land, one neighborhood at a time. We build and support neighborhood-scale farms and gardens, train new farmers through hands-on agricultural education, and help move fresh, locally grown food to the communities that need it.

This year, we are establishing 11–12 growing sites across Florida, training 40 Floridians in hands-on food production, and expanding fresh food access for more than 1,000 residents.

 

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Farmer to lead the agricultural side of our growing statewide program.

You will operate our demonstration Mini Farm at Florida International University, help design and establish new growing sites, provide technical support to community gardens and partner projects, and help train the next generation of growers.

This is a working farmer position. You will spend most of your time in the field planting, building, troubleshooting, teaching, and keeping sites productive. You will also serve as NFUSA’s lead grower, executing crop plans, making production decisions, supervising our Farm Assistant and interns, and helping establish strong agricultural practices across the sites we support.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage our intensive production Mini Farm at Florida International University, including crop planning, succession planting, soil fertility, irrigation, pest management, harvest, and bed turnover.
• Lead the agricultural build-out of new farms and gardens, from bed layout and soil preparation through irrigation and first plantings.
• Visit and support NFUSA partner sites, helping troubleshoot soil, irrigation, pest, crop health, and production issues.
• Lead hands-on workshops and training for beginning farmers, interns, volunteers, and community participants.
• Supervise the Farm Assistant and help direct interns and trainees working across NFUSA sites.
• Coordinate harvest and production records and help manage produce distribution to the FIU College of Hospitality, student food pantry, and community partners.
• Contribute field observations, photos, and practical growing knowledge to NFUSA educational materials, social media posts and case studies.

Who We’re Looking For

• Several seasons of hands-on production growing experience in a market garden, small farm, intensive vegetable operation, or comparable setting.
• Working knowledge of soil health and fertility, crop and succession planning, irrigation, organic or regenerative pest management, and post-harvest handling.
• Practical experience constructing growing beds, preparing soil, installing drip irrigation, and working with farm tools and equipment.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot production problems independently.
• Comfort teaching agricultural skills and working with people who are new to farming.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable vehicle for site travel.
• Ability to perform sustained physical farm work outdoors in South Florida conditions.
• A specific degree is not required. Demonstrated farming ability and hands-on production experience matter most.

Experience That’s a Plus

• Professional vegetable production in South Florida or another subtropical climate.
• Regenerative or organic farming experience.
• Experience supervising farm crews, interns, or beginning farmers.
• Community garden or educational farm experience.
• Teaching or agricultural training experience.
• Spanish language skills.

Schedule, Location & Travel

This is a full-time position averaging approximately 40 hours per week. Some additional hours will be required during the November–April peak growing season and will be paid at applicable overtime rates. The position is based at the Neighborhood Farms USA Mini Farm at Florida International University in Miami, with regular travel to partner projects and new growing sites throughout Florida. Mileage and approved travel expenses are reimbursed. Some weekend availability for special events will be required.

 

Compensation & Benefits

• $35/hour, with overtime eligibility.
• Three paid holidays.
• Five days of paid time off.
• Mileage and approved travel reimbursement.
• Health insurance is not currently offered.
• This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond the current grant period will depend on renewed funding.

Interested? We’d Like to Hear From You

Please email your resume to thais.thiesen@nfusa.org with "Head Farmer Application" in the subject line.

Rather than a formal cover letter, please briefly answer these questions in the body of your email:

 

1. What about this position made you interested in working with Neighborhood Farms USA?
2. Tell us about your hands-on farming or production-growing experience, including what and where you have grown.
3. What experience do you have teaching, supervising, or working with beginning growers, volunteers, or community members?
4. Please confirm that the location, statewide travel, schedule, and starting compensation of $35/hour work for you.

A few thoughtful paragraphs are plenty. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and the position will remain open until filled.

 

Neighborhood Farms USA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and are glad to discuss reasonable accommodations at any point in the process.

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Program Assistant

Help turn a growing network of community agriculture projects into organized, measurable impact.

Location: South Florida | Hybrid + statewide travel

Job Type: Part-time, approximately 20 hours/week

Compensation: $25/hour | W-2 | Overtime eligible

Term: September 2026 – June 30, 2027

About Neighborhood Farms USA

Neighborhood Farms USA is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to strengthen the connection between people, food, and the land, one neighborhood at a time. We build and support neighborhood-scale farms and gardens, train new farmers through hands-on agricultural education, and help move fresh, locally grown food to the communities that need it.

This year, we are establishing 11–12 growing sites across Florida, training 40 Floridians in hands-on food production, and expanding fresh food access for more than 1,000 residents.

About the Position

We are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Program Assistant to help coordinate and document a growing network of community agriculture projects across Florida. This is not a desk-only administrative position. Some days you will work remotely organizing program records, coordinating schedules, and following up with partners. Other days you may be at a farm, garden, training session, or community event helping with logistics, working with participants, taking photos, and making sure we have the documentation we need. Our work this year is supported in part through State of Florida funding, which means good documentation is essential. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys both keeping things organized behind the scenes and being part of the work happening in the community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• • Help coordinate activities across NFUSA farms, gardens, farmer-training programs, and partner projects throughout Florida.

• • Coordinate scheduling, registration, materials, sign-in, logistics, and participant follow-up for workshops and events.

• • Collect and organize records supporting grant reporting, including attendance records, completion certificates, expenditure documentation, timesheets, and site photos.

• • Maintain organized partner files including agreements, W-9s, insurance certificates, reports, and other required documentation.

• • Follow up with staff and partner organizations to collect missing information and keep deadlines on track.

• • Capture photos and short video and help gather program updates for social media, newsletters, educational materials, and other NFUSA communications.

• • Assist the Executive Director and program team with scheduling and general coordination.

• • Attend site visits, workshops, farm events, and community programs throughout the season.

Who We’re Looking For

• • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• • Excellent follow-through and the ability to keep track of multiple projects, deadlines, documents, and outstanding requests.

• • Clear, friendly written and verbal communication.

• • Comfort communicating with farmers, nonprofit partners, schools, community organizations, volunteers, and program participants.

• • Comfort working with spreadsheets, shared drives, calendars, email, and digital records.

• • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for getting things completed.

• • Willingness to travel to farms, gardens, workshops, and community events.

• • Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable vehicle for program travel.

• • A specific degree is not required.

Experience That’s a Plus

• • Nonprofit, community organization, or educational program experience.

• • Program, workshop, or event coordination.

• • Grant reporting, compliance, or recordkeeping experience.

• • Strong writing and communication skills.

• • Comfort taking good photos and short videos with a phone.

• • Social media or newsletter experience.

• • Interest in agriculture, sustainability, local food, food access, or community development.

• • Spanish language skills.

Schedule, Location & Travel

Approximately 20 hours per week with a hybrid schedule combining remote work and in-person site visits, meetings, workshops, and events. Travel within Florida is required. Some weekend work is required during workshops and community events, particularly during the November–April growing season. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed.

Compensation & Benefits

• • $25/hour.

• • Three paid holidays.

• • Five days of paid time off.

• • Approved travel reimbursement.

• • Health insurance is not currently offered.

• • This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond the current grant period will depend on renewed funding.

Interested? We’d Like to Hear From You

Please email your resume to thais.thiesen@nfusa.org with "Program Assistant Application" in the subject line.

Rather than a formal cover letter, please briefly answer these questions in the body of your email:

1. What interests you about Neighborhood Farms USA and this position?

2. Tell us about a role where you were responsible for keeping multiple projects, people, deadlines, or documents organized.

3. What experience do you have with community programs, events, nonprofit work, grant documentation, communications, or similar work?

4. Please confirm that the hybrid schedule, approximately 20 hours per week, occasional weekend work, Florida travel, and starting compensation of $25/hour work for you.

A few thoughtful paragraphs are plenty. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and the position will remain open until filled.

Neighborhood Farms USA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and are glad to discuss reasonable accommodations at any point in the process.