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Rally House Farm is a small family owned urban hydroponic farm based in Nashville Farmers Market.Our mission is to be a year-round source for our community of local sustainable high quality produce through innovation and advanced technology. Our specialties are culinary herbs and leafy greens including mini- and full-head lettuces, arugula, mustard greens, and kale.

We are proud to grow leafy greens locally here in Nashville with less water, less time, less space, and with no harmful/synthetic pesticides or herbicides then conventional soil based farms. We do this using 256 vertical, hydroponic, 7 foot growing towers in a modified 320 square foot modified shipping container.

We want to foster a close relationship with our community with outreach and education in order to better meet the community needs for fresh produce and create a conversation about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of local sustainable food.

What to Expect

Although this a part-time position, our goal is to cultivate individuals into the next generation of urban farmers and sustainable agricultural advocates.This job is can also provide candidates with the practical skills and working knowledge in hydroponic farming one cannot gain by reading a book.

This job will have extensive hands-on experience operating and maintaining a small sustainable hydroponic container farm.This is done using direct mentorship education and training. Teaching and learning are integral parts of our mission, and we do regular check-ins with to make sure that people are learning what they want, and so that feedback can flow both directions.

This position will provide you with many opportunities for learning and skill building, but how much you get out of it will in large part be up to you and how actively you pursue these opportunities.

Hours and duration of the job will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings/afternoon. Generally this is a part time job at around 16 hours a week. Unlike conventional soil based farm internships that require a commitment for a 9 month season a hydroponic farms have no season so there are many opportunities to participate in seeding transplanting and harvesting experience and proficiency in a controlled environment every week. .

Qualifications and Skills

Candidates are 18 years old or older. Interested in sustainable agriculture. Prior experience with hydroponics a plus but not required.

We are looking for people who have a big heart and love to:

• Problem solve
• Use tools and technology
• Willingness to learn and work hard
• To learn via observation and questioning in addition to "direct" teaching
• To teach and share their knowledge
• Grow food
• Help Make A Difference

We are looking for you if you are:

• Punctual
• Polite
• Dedicated
• Driven
• Self-Starter
• Environmentally conscious
• Good with people of all ages, colors, genders, religions, sexual orientations and abilities

BENEFITS

• Education and hands on experience operating a hydroponic farm. Candidates will benefit from training and hands on experience that can include but not limited to; good agricultural practices, crop planning, seeding, nutrient dosing, transplanting, harvesting, cleaning,community education and marketing.
• Compensation will be start at around $10/hr and will increase to $15/hr once the candidate is able to work independently (hopefully 2-4 weeks depending on experience level and ability to learn)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

Experience:

• Agriculture or Culinary: 1 year (Preferred)

Hours per week:

• Less than 10

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 3PM

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Company's website:

• www.rallyhousefarms.com

Company's Facebook page:

• @RallyHouseFarms

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