Greenshire Eco Farms Permaculture Garden Co-Manager Job Vacancy in Canada

Opportunity: Permaculture Garden Co-Manager
Organization: Greenshire Eco Farms
Website: http://www.greenshireecofarms.com
Location: Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

Greenshire Eco Farms (est. 2009) of Lindsay, Ontario is looking for
one or two people to co-manage our award-winning permaculture gardens.
The successful candidate(s) will live on the farm (unless you live
close enough to commute regularly). Responsibilities will include but
are not limited to all garden tasks, giving tours, attending
Greenshire operations

meetings, going to farmers’ markets, exhibiting
at events and selling/delivering to restaurants.

This position does not pay a cash salary. In return for a commitment
and completion of labour during the 2014 growing season we are
offering a 3.0% ownership in our 100-acre property and business.* A
further 0.25% ownership may be offered each year for the next 4 years
to new partners signing stewardship commitments beyond their
probationary period. Greenshire land and business have been valued at
$500,000 and your 3% ownership share has a value of $15,000. All hours
worked will count as sweat equity towards your $15,000 partnership
share. Sweat equity is calculated at minimum wage. Payment for labour
logged after completion of payment for ownership share will occur
through profit-sharing based on percentage of total labour logged by
all Greenshire partners.

*Note: Potential partners living on the farm under this arrangement
agree to a six-month probationary period, after which time Greenshire
owner-partners will decide whether to extend tenancy and approve the
new partner into the ownership. In addition, there is an annual
operational fee for all owner-partners of $40/month or $480 per year.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Preference
will be given to candidates who can pay some portion of their
ownership share in cash upfront and small amounts monthly.

Requirements:
• You are a graduate of a permaculture design course OR have
equivalent experience. This opportunity is perfect for those who want
to own land but can’t afford to on their own, and would like to join
an existing permaculture operation and burgeoning eco-community with
tailored payment options.
• If living on-farm, you are responsible for paying rent and
utilities; amount negotiable.
• You embrace the idea of living in a sociable community and the
concept of ‘tiny houses’ as you will share housing with another
partner and her toddler and an intern who is a potential partner.
(Unless you live off the farm.)
• You are organized and log garden data for further analysis.
• You are clean and tidy (your self and your habits).
• You are a team player but you also work well on your own.
• You have a passion for clean food, soil, water and air.
• You know your strengths and weaknesses, and are willing to
contribute through strengths and work on your weak areas.
• You will have taken a food safety course OR be willing to do one.
• You are enthusiastic and take initiative.