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About Homefront Farmers

Homefront Farmers is a family-owned business, founded in 2011. Our core business focuses on helping bring all the benefits of an edible organic garden to peoples' lives. We design, build and maintain custom at-home gardens with the goal of helping people produce their own food organically. We design beautiful, functional raised bed gardens that are built to last, season after season, and provide our clients with all the guidance and help they need to maintain it all season long.

Homefront Farmers has a staff of organic gardening professionals (Homestead Managers) who are passionate about what we do for our 200+ clients and consider it a labor of love to serve our clients and provide them with the joy of growing! We are based on a beautiful 11-acre farm in Redding, Connecticut.

Job Postings

Homestead Manager (Organic Gardening Team Member)

Homestead Manager

As a member of our gardening team, you will plant and maintain a number of home vegetable gardens. We will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure your assigned gardens are productive, healthy, and beautiful. Days can be long and challenging. However, we have a supportive, collaborative work environment and like to have fun, too.

Qualifications

Professional experience in farming, gardening, or landscaping (1 year preferred- however, we will train right candidates)
A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
The ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 40 lbs.
A valid driver’s license
A willingness to work as part of a team, or independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
A passion for organic gardening and sustainability

Compensation

This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position, with entry level pay of $42,000. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, optional health insurance (after 2 months), 401(k) (after 6 months), and use of a company vehicle during the garden maintenance season.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter, resume, and two professional references to jobs@homefrontfarmers.com with “Homestead Manager Application” in the subject line.

Senior Manager (Organic Gardening Team Manager)

Senior Manager

Location: Redding, CT (Serving Fairfield, Litchfield, & Westchester County)
Reports to: Client Operations Director (COD), who reports to Owner, Rob Kaye

Compensation: Starting at $55,000 per year
Benefits: Company health insurance (after 3 months), 401(k) (after 6 months), 2 weeks vacation, select Federal holidays, and Fridays off in January & February.
Note: Vacation blackout period April through June.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager (SM) is a key leadership role at Homefront Farmers, requiring an experienced grower with at least 5 years of growing experience and 3 years of managerial and customer service experience. The SM is responsible for mentoring and managing a team of Homestead Managers (HMs) and ensuring the highest level of organic gardening practices and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable (LMA)

Staff Oversight: Manage and mentor 3-4 Homestead Managers (HMs), ensuring they are confident in providing white-glove service to clients.
Training: Provide one-on-one guidance to HMs, answering questions, offering advice, and helping troubleshoot gardening challenges.
Expert Guidance: Serve as the go-to person for gardening tips, client service guidance, and operational support.

Staff Meetings and Development

Monday Staff Meetings: Work with other Senior Managers to organize and lead weekly staff meetings that discuss priorities, plantings, and troubleshooting for pest, disease, and client challenges.
Training: Ensure Homestead Managers are trained, attentive, and tested on seasonal best practices.
Off-Season Responsibilities: Organize staff training during the off-season (December-March), ensuring high-quality, engaging content is provided.
Professional Development: Research and recommend development opportunities in organic horticulture and client service for Homestead Managers.

Client Care and Gardening Expertise

Client Relationships: Oversee and care for some of the company’s most important gardens.
White-Glove Service: Ensure clients receive personalized, expert-level service catered to their individual garden needs.
Garden Feedback: Conduct weekly visits to at least one garden per HM, providing constructive, solutions-focused feedback.

Off-Season Responsibilities

Inventory Management: Oversee tool and supply inventory in the off-season, ensuring accuracy and proper budgeting for the upcoming year.
Soil Scheduling: Plan and organize soil testing, amendments, and additions, primarily during the off-season (December-March).
Hiring: Assist with recruiting and hiring new Homestead Managers by interviewing, vetting, and conducting trial workdays.

Qualifications

Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in organic gardening or farming
- 3+ years of managerial and customer service experience
Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- In-depth knowledge of organic gardening practices and client service
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Background check required

How to Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to jobs@homefrontfarmers.com.

Homefront Farmers is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Homefront Farmers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.